Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Windstone Partners

This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and beaded inset cabinets.

Exclusive Fireclay Kitchen Sinks

Chambord France (USA)

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and green floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Ridgefield CT

DM A+D

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts

Masters Touch Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Glass Door and Open Display Cabinets

PB Kitchen Design

Mustard color cabinets with copper and teak countertops. Basque slate floor from Ann Sacks Tile. Project Location Batavia, IL
Design ideas for a small country galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, yellow cabinets, copper benchtops, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, shaker cabinets and red benchtop.

Radnor Lake

User

Marty Paoletta
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and with island.

Eastport Victorian Kitcehn

Tina Colebrook Architect

The existing quirky floor plan of this 17 year old kitchen created 4 work areas and left no room for a proper laundry and utility room. We actually made this kitchen smaller to make it function better. We took the cramped u-shaped area that housed the stove and refrigerator and walled it off to create a new more generous laundry room with room for ironing & sewing. The now rectangular shaped kitchen was reoriented by installing new windows with higher sills we were able to line the exterior wall with cabinets and counter, giving the sink a nice view to the side yard. To create the Victorian look the owners desired in their 1920’s home, we used wall cabinets with inset doors and beaded panels, for economy the base cabinets are full overlay doors & drawers all in the same finish, Nordic White. The owner selected a gorgeous serene white river granite for the counters and we selected a taupe glass subway tile to pull the palette together. Another special feature of this kitchen is the custom pocket dog door. The owner’s had a salvaged door that we incorporated in a pocket in the peninsula to corale the dogs when the owner aren’t home. Tina Colebrook

Park oak

MSF llc

Traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, slate floors and black floor.

Traditional Mediterranean Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Cristopher Nolasco
This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen Designs

bhh Partners Planners / Architects

Post and Beam Kitchen With Slate Floor, Stone Accents and Granite Counter Tops
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Denver with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Otter Tail Hunting Lodge

David Heide Design Studio

This northern Minnesota hunting lodge incorporates both rustic and modern sensibilities, along with elements of vernacular rural architecture, in its design. Photos by Susan Gilmore

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, dark wood cabinets and slate floors.

St James' Drive

David Butler Photography

David Butler
This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, granite splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted, orange cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Pietra Di Cardoso Grigio In-Side Collection

Ollin Stone

The great traditional Italian architectural stones: Porfido, Piasentina, Cardoso. These materials have been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

Wynnewood Garden Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Springlake Ave. Hinsdale Kitchen

Plain & Posh

When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.

Brookline

Lisa Davis Interiors

Custom Made Shaker/ Contemporary Built-In Wall Storage System
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bright & Fresh First Floor

Unpatterned

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, green floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Plywood Floors and Slate 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!