Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Awendaw Retreat

St. Pierre Construction

Modern kitchen featuring white oak flooring, full marble waterfall island, custom inset cabinetry, La Cornue cooking range, plaster walls and ceiling with rounded corners on wall and trim, rounded plaster range vent hood, handmade Moroccan zellige tile backsplash, Farrow & Ball paint, and custom light fixtures from Urban Electric Company.

Cambridge Renovation

Stella Noir

Renovated kitchen with mix of wood, white and dark painted finishes.
Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen

Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.

Photography by Nathan Schroder.
Mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Carmel Valley Estate

Evens Architects

Rural Italian Estate in Carmel Valley, by Evens Architects - Kitchen and Breakfast Room
Design ideas for a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and panelled appliances.

Sullivans Island Mix

Jill Howard Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Blue and White Delightful Kitchen Remodel

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC., LAKE GENEVA, WI.,- kitchen remodel featuring blue and white cabinetry from Plato Woodwork and tile from Bella Tile and Stone. Custom cabinetry is painted with Benjamin Moore Arctic White Uppers and Moody Blue Bases. Hardware is from Schaub in a natural bronze finish

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, Wolf range and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash, expansive windows and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, built-in shelves for spices and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

Paint and Stain combo

Kitchen Works, Inc.

Larry Page Sr.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island and terra-cotta floors.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

3 pièces - Paris 11

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

French Farmhouse

JEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGN

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Range Mosaic Backsplash

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

These clients asked for double sinks, a barrel-vaulted ceiling with herringbone brick inlay, double ovens, and a custom backsplash and we delivered.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!