Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown 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.

Styling & Staging to Sell

Style with The House of Strauss

Josh Cann Photography
Traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, with island, pink floor and pink benchtop.

Cheery Open Concept Kitchen

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Open concept kitchen with seating area, open to farmhouse table great room. Photos by SJIborra
Small country galley open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and yellow benchtop.

Lost Tree Luxury

Joy R. Dabill Interior Design

Ron Rosenzweig
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

The wood flooring wraps up the walls and ceiling in the kitchen creating a "wood womb": A complimentary contrast to the the pink and sea-foam painted custom cabinets, brass hardware, brass backsplash and brass island. Windows were intentionally placed on both ends of the kitchen to create a cozy space.

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

Central Construction Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a 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.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

Battery Park Apartment

J_spy Architecture | Design

This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

RPV 3

de la Rosa Construction Co.

Photo ⓒ Luis de la Rosa
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, blue floor and yellow benchtop.

Квартира на Самолетной

Дмитрий Зырянов

Дмитрий Зырянов
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, yellow benchtop, yellow cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Classic Shaker Collection

Jonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with white cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Santa Barbara Hope

Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Santa Barbara with medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and yellow benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Design Focus

This Santa Barbara styled kitchen incorporates enough working space for two to work with ease. The butler's pantry/breakfast area works well for entertaining and for quick breakfasts and snacks. Note the pot filler, shelf behind the cook top, wire door fronts in the island, and back splash detail. Photo: Martin King

Valley Lo

KitchenLab Interiors

KitchenLab Interiors’ first, entirely new construction project in collaboration with GTH architects who designed the residence. KLI was responsible for all interior finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and design including the stairs, casework, interior doors, moldings and millwork. KLI also worked with the client on selecting the roof, exterior stucco and paint colors, stone, windows, and doors. The homeowners had purchased the existing home on a lakefront lot of the Valley Lo community in Glenview, thinking that it would be a gut renovation, but when they discovered a host of issues including mold, they decided to tear it down and start from scratch. The minute you look out the living room windows, you feel as though you're on a lakeside vacation in Wisconsin or Michigan. We wanted to help the homeowners achieve this feeling throughout the house - merging the causal vibe of a vacation home with the elegance desired for a primary residence. This project is unique and personal in many ways - Rebekah and the homeowner, Lorie, had grown up together in a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Lorie had been Rebekah's babysitter and was like an older sister growing up. They were both heavily influenced by the style of the late 70's and early 80's boho/hippy meets disco and 80's glam, and both credit their moms for an early interest in anything related to art, design, and style. One of the biggest challenges of doing a new construction project is that it takes so much longer to plan and execute and by the time tile and lighting is installed, you might be bored by the selections of feel like you've seen them everywhere already. “I really tried to pull myself, our team and the client away from the echo-chamber of Pinterest and Instagram. We fell in love with counter stools 3 years ago that I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on, thank god, because then they started showing up literally everywhere", Rebekah recalls. Lots of one of a kind vintage rugs and furnishings make the home feel less brand-spanking new. The best projects come from a team slightly outside their comfort zone. One of the funniest things Lorie says to Rebekah, "I gave you everything you wanted", which is pretty hilarious coming from a client to a designer.

JJ Roussseau

Estelle GRIFFE

Ici les portes miroirs agrandissent l'espace et reflètent el ciel de cette cuisine sous les toits. La dureté du verre est atténuée par un motif gravé, inspiré des motifs de al crédence.

Kitchen

James

Small modern galley separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Elford Street

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Black and white classic transitional kitchen with pops of polished brass hardware. Beautiful glass uppers, quartz counters and white beveled herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen Aid appliances. Photos: Dasha Armstrong Cabinetry: Cabico Cabinetry Designer: Heather Stewart

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!