Beautiful handmade backsplash tile, vegetable sink and over the counter microwave sit under a magnificent brick barrel ceiling trimmed with mahogany beams, trim and corbels.

Granville Island Getaway

Troico

Photo of a small kitchen in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, panelled appliances, cork floors, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Nos conceptions et réalisations de cuisines

Cuisines Turini

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Monterey

Warren French Interiors

Waterside Apartment overlooking Falmouth Marina and Restronguet. This apartment was a blank canvas of Brilliant White and oak flooring. It now encapsulates shades of the ocean and the richness of sunsets, creating a unique, luxury and colourful space.

Projet Villiers

Agence Aurore de Charette

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and orange floor.

Oak with Cream

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Dug Wilders Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and orange floor.

Other Kitchens

Luis Carlos Torres, CKD

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine dans une maison de ville

Raison Home Romain CARBONNEL

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

RISTRUTTURAZIONE E CONSERVAZIONE di un appartamento nobiliare nel centro storico

Carlotta Franceschi Architetto

Dettaglio del camino in cucina. Cornice verniciata in color grigio blu, pannello copri camino antico con immagini orientali.
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Bologna with an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors and orange floor.

Luttrells, New Forest

RVI Architectural Design

New arch doorway to remodel kitchen space and open important connection to the garden. Kitchen uses a pale cool tone palette to balance the warm terrcotta floor tiles and the vibrant natural colours outside.

Home Staging en Casco Viejo

User

Cocina con distribución en L. En tonos blancos, con ventana y acceso a la terraza.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Bilbao with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and orange floor.

North Scottsdale Ranch Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Bridgewater Drive

Hunter Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, orange floor and white benchtop.

Un cocon à la campagne

ab-dco

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Grenoble with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Brique et bois

Cuisines TUCCERI

Briques rouges, bois naturel, plan de travail grand et fonctionnel. Une cuisine agréable et pratique ouverte sur les salon !
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Refrigeration drawers

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Warmth, strength, texture and taste. This kitchen surely does make an impact with an arched brick ceiling, brick columns and brick walls featuring an inset gas fireplace. The furniture-like base cabinets sit below stained custom cabinets with glass doors and glass apothecary drawers. The appliance lineup includes SubZero Designer Series refrigeration, refrigerator drawers, Wolf range, over the counter microwave, an integrated trash compactor and integrated dishwasher. In this traditional kitchen design, the leather floor and the mahogany beams, crown molding and corbels create a traditional Tuscany feel.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Quarry Road

West & Reid Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Orange Floor 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!