Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry: wine bar sideboard in family room connects to galley kitchen. This custom cabinetry built-in has two wind refrigerators installed side-by-side, one having a hinged door on the right side and the other on the left. The countertop is made of seafoam green granite and the backsplash is natural slate. These custom cabinets were made in our own award-winning artisanal cabinet studio. This Bay Area Custom home is featured in this video: http://www.billfryconstruction.com/videos/custom-cabinets/index.html

Spacious Newly-Completed Boca Kitchen with Aqua Accents

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Photography by IBI Designs ( http://www.ibidesigns.com/)

Glenview Classic

Dual Concept Design

A mix of white painted and stained walnut cabinetry, with brass accents in the hardware and lighting - make this kitchen the showstopper in the house. Cezanne quartzite brings in color and movement to the countertops, and the brass mosaic backsplash adds texture and great visual interest to the walls.

Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Carlton HomeA

Distinctive Domain

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Une maison familiale transformée en colocation

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Elegant traditional kitchen for the most demanding chef! Side by side 36" built in refrigerators, custom stainless hood, custom glass & marble mosaic backsplash and beyond!

Campbell House

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

C. Marie Hebson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Retirement Dreams - Expansive Gourmet Kitchen

Urbana Design Studio

This expansive light filled kitchen is designed to easily entertain. Cabinets - Farrow & Ball Pigeon along with a walnut island by Schmidtz Woodworks Countertops - Esmeralda Quartzite from DaVinci Marble Pendants - Visual Comfort Modern Line Faucet - Principle Faucets Pedal Bifold Window at Kitchen Sink: La Cantina

Mossy Rock

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Virginia AIA Honor Award for Excellence in Residential Design | This house is designed around the simple concept of placing main living spaces and private bedrooms in separate volumes, and linking the two wings with a well-organized kitchen. In doing so, the southern living space becomes a pavilion that enjoys expansive glass openings and a generous porch. Maintaining a geometric self-confidence, this front pavilion possesses the simplicity of a barn, while its large, shadowy openings suggest shelter from the elements and refuge within. The interior is fitted with reclaimed elm flooring and vertical grain white oak for windows, bookcases, cabinets, and trim. The same cypress used on the exterior comes inside on the back wall and ceiling. Belgian linen drapes pocket behind the bookcases, and windows are glazed with energy-efficient, triple-pane, R-11 Low-E glass.

Atlanta Estate Home

Joel Kelly Design

Emily Followill
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and green benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, white cabinets and green benchtop.

Deep Sea Kitchen - Pelican Developers

Pelican Developers

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and green benchtop.

Tiny Kitchen

Charmaine Wynter Enterprises

When other firms refused we steped to the challenge of designing this small space kitchen! Midway through I lamented accepting but we plowed through to this fabulous conclusion. Flooring natural bamboo planks, custom designed maple cabinetry in custom stain, Granite counter top- ubatuba , backsplash slate tiles, Paint BM HC-65 Alexaner Robertson Photography

Retirement Dreams - Laundry room

Urbana Design Studio

The large La Cantina Bifold window opens the kitchen to the backyard and extends the countertop out.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Mountain Contemporary Hideaway

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

Alternate view of the kitchen from the lounge. Kitchen cabinets are custom made, shaker inset doors and shaker 5 piece inset drawers. General cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Downy", while the refrigerator, freezer and hood are finished in Sherwin Williams "Jogging Path." Glass in the upper cabinets are a mixture of Narrow Reed and Thin Chord. The kitchen cabinets on the perimeter are capped with Pental Quartz in "Sage," the quartz also serves as a backsplash flush up to the window sill on the sink wall. Kitchen sink is a 36" Kohler Whitehaven Apron Front with Brizo Litze Pull Down with Angled Spout and Knurled Handle in stainless steel. Island cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Hardware" and finished with a decorative butcher block top made from maple, hickory and walnut and finished with clear stain. Matching paneled Thermador refrigerator and freezer sit on either side of the 36" Thermador gas range and hood insert. Backsplash on the range wall is Sonoma Tilemakers 3"x9" Montage in "Cinnabar Glossy," grout is Ardex in "Organic Earth." Floors in the kitchen and lounge are custom 7" Hickory planks with a natural finish.

Modern Kitchen Island

Resolution: 4 Architecture

A Marble-Wrapped Island Adds a Natural Element to the Minimal White Kitchen
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Seaside Retreat

Oak Hill Architects

Ocean inspiration is evident in the Seaside Retreats kitchen. The custom cabinets are painted a stormy blue and the back splash is a node to the ocean waves.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Green Benchtop Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!