Garden Apartment in a West Hampstead Mansion

White kitchen with a yellow worktop. Photo by Chris Snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, yellow benchtop and a peninsula.

Appartement Penchienatti

Ludily

L’objectif de cette rénovation a été de réunir deux appartements distincts en un espace familial harmonieux. Notre avons dû redéfinir la configuration de cet ancien appartement niçois pour gagner en clarté. Aucune cloison n’a été épargnée. L’ancien salon et l’ancienne chambre parentale ont été réunis pour créer un double séjour comprenant la cuisine dinatoire et le salon. La cuisine caractérisée par l’association du chêne et du Terrazzo a été organisée autour de la table à manger en noyer. Ce double séjour a été délimité par un parquet en chêne, posé en pointe de Hongrie. Pour y ajouter une touche de caractère, nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisé un travail remarquable sur les corniches ainsi que sur les cimaises pour y incorporer des miroirs. Un peu à l’écart, l’ancien studio s’est transformé en chambre parentale comprenant un bureau dans la continuité du dressing, tous deux séparés visuellement par des tasseaux de bois. L’ancienne cuisine a été remplacée par une première chambre d’enfant, pensée autour du sport. Une seconde chambre d’enfant a été réalisée autour de l’univers des dinosaures.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Open Floor Plan Kitchen - Franksville

Callen Construction, Inc.

This open floor-plan kitchen consists of a large island, stainless steel appliances, semi-custom cabinetry, and ample natural lighting.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, yellow benchtop and vaulted.

Varley Residence 1, Unionville

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, yellow benchtop and coffered.

World Traveler Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The owner of this home wished to transform this builder basic home to a European treasure. Having traveled the world, moved from San Francisco and now living in wine country she knew that she wanted to celebrate The charm of France complete with an French range, luxury refrigerator and wine cooler. The design process was a collaboration with the home owner, designer and contractor.

Himalaya Kitchen

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Bright and airy kitchen with ample storage. Featuring built in refrigerator, large island pendant lighting, and island seating.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Beautiful Craftsman Style Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Mart

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Brookfield

Noel Dempsey Design

Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Jackson Design & Remodeling

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Philly Rowhouse Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Chic Modern Kitchen

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Sleek and Minimal Modern Kitchen
Inspiration for a modern eat-in kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, white splashback, with island and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen

Michael Lyons Architect

Photo of a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and yellow benchtop.

Professor's Row Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects

New butler's pantry with slate floors and high-gloss cabinets.
Contemporary galley kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, concrete benchtops, white appliances, black floor, yellow benchtop and slate floors.

KITCHEN Meridian Kessler Two Tone Green and White Transitional by CCG, Inc.

Central Construction Group, Inc.

Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Palo Alto Multi-generational Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Miromesnil - Paris 8ème

Globaleo Bois

Mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Appartement Bolivar

Florquin Studio

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, pink benchtop and no island.

Coursan Kitchen

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with Pink Benchtop and Yellow 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!