Stunning LEDs combined with a mirror toe kick create the illusion that the island is floating. wow
Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen

Porth Architects, Ltd.

The kitchen is open to the dining room. It is aurmented by a large pantry. Roger Wade photo.
Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

J. Anderson Contracting

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Fine Fixtures

Incomparable craftsmanship emphasizes the sleekness that Sutton brings to the modern kitchen. With its smooth front finish, this fireclay sink is as dependable as it is durable, and it will add reassuring warmth and style to your kitchen for years to come.

Multiple Houston Heights New Orleans Style Homes

HSPartners

Kitchen and Living View
Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island and brown floor.

Boulder Country Club Remodel

Van Matre Construction, LLC

William Horton, www.horton.com/architecture
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and multiple islands.

East Northport Sugar

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This Birch kitchen was designed with Galleria Custom cabinets in the Hamilton door style. Featuring a Sugar White Enamel finish, the Alaska White granite countertop adds some sugar to this already gorgeous kitchen.

Kitchens

Affordable Granite Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Apopka Custom Home

Empire Custom Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and with island.

Shore Style White and Pewter Kitchen

Design Line Kitchens

Nettie Einhorn
Photo of a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and with island.

Stylish in Huntington Station

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This maple kitchen was designed with Starmark Inset cabinets in the Dewitt door style. Featuring a Marshmallow Cream Tinted Varnish finish along with Bianco Romano Granite countertops, this kitchen provides a jolt of style to this beautiful home.

Awe inspiring in Washington D.C. 1

Budget Bath, Inc.

Photos by Jill Hughes
Expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and with island.

West LA Remodeling Kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

East Memphis Manor

Shapiro & Company Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Manassas Kitchen

Graves Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Converted a small, builder grade kitchen into a roomy, smart and well defined space by removing unnecessary closets and partitions
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Whitmore Lake New Build

Exclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek

A beautifully crafted traditional/craftsman style kitchen with white shaker cabinets and a reclaimed wood finished island, this custom decorative wood hood ties everything in together.

Boulder Country Club Remodel

Van Matre Construction, LLC

William Horton, www.horton.com/architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and multiple islands.

Contemporary Home

User

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Manassas Kitchen

Graves Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Laurie

Dwell House LLC

Country single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Plywood Floors 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!