This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, blue floor and white benchtop.

"The Lantern" a lakeside home

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle - Townville, SC
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and blue floor.

A Kitchen With Country Charm Harvests Style and Comfort

Village Home Stores

Beaded door kitchen cabinets painted white paired with Cambria Swanbridge quartz tops and a blue gray subway tile backsplash. A classic and clean look for a farmhouse style kitchen. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Navy Blue

Ola Jachymiak Studio

The idea was to create functional space with a bit of attitude, to reflect the owner's character. The apartment balances minimalism, industrial furniture (lamps and Bertoia chairs), white brick and kitchen in the style of a "French boulangerie". Open kitchen and living room, painted in white and blue, are separated by the island, which serves as both kitchen table and dining space. Bespoke furniture play an important storage role in the apartment, some of them having double functionalities, like the bench, which can be converted to a bed. The richness of the navy color fills up the apartment, with the contrasting white and touches of mustard color giving that edgy look.

A Kitchen With Country Charm Harvests Style and Comfort

Village Home Stores

Oyster Bay Cove

Cornerstone Kitchen Cabinets, Inc.

Brighton cabinets in an inset concealed hinge frame
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Light Box to Recessed Lights

Home Remodeler Inc.

This kitchen needed a lighting upgrade. The florescent tube light hidden behind the light diffusers was not enough light.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and blue floor.

"The Lantern" a lakeside home

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle - Townville, SC
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and blue floor.

Kitchen Remodel

User

kitchen before renovation. Cabinets we're removed, backsplash was removed. new appliances were installed. The electric stove was replaced by a gas stove with a vented hood. the refrigerator was moved to allow more cabinet space. The only thing which was left was the original tile floor.

Дизайн дома в стиле прованс

Marina Chlenova

Large midcentury kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and wood.

Beautiful Blue Kitchen

Linden Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen was installed by one of LKB's amazing local builders using Showplace Cabinetry. This island has a 1” Slim Shaker Door in oak wood with Hale Navy Blue Paint in matte finish, with the perimeter in 1” Slim Shaker Door in maple wood with white paint in satin finish. The cabinetry hardware is LKB Select Crystal Hardware with Signature Satin Brass trim.

Cranz Nest

Маюми Чечина

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Allandale 1954 Renovation

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

Leonid Furmansky
Small midcentury galley kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and blue floor.

Wansworth Traditional Kitchen

The Wood Works

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary luxury refurbished family home North London

Sue Ellinas

In contrast to the main open plan kitchen, diner, super room this prep kitchen is perfect for entertaining keeping the clutter out of the way while you look after your guests in the main family room. Dark shaker units look classic and are practical with plenty of storage.

Квартира с павлином

Света Пахомова

Photo of a modern kitchen in Yekaterinburg with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, blue floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Studio Terra Cotta Kitchenette

R. Apple & Co.

Basement kitchenette space with painted terra-cotta cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Navy Blue

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Wansworth Traditional Kitchen

The Wood Works

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Квартира с павлином

Света Пахомова

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Blue Floor 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!