Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hopkinton Hickory Farmhouse

3W design, inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Open Concept Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling and Waypoint Living Spaces Island

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, we removed walls and created a vaulted ceiling to open up this room. We installed Waypoint Living Spaces Maple Honey with Cherry Slate cabinets. The countertop is Baltic Brown granite.

Rokwell kitchen remodel

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

JOSEPH & BERRY - REMODEL DESIGN BUILD white and calm colors for best entertainment center at the house. The new way to cook! For this open space dining area-kitchen concept we used white colors to "open" up the space to make the room look larger and brighter. We used gorgeous white subway tiles, quartz counter top and kept extensive storage space in the kitchen island to help keep the kitchen organized.

Reforma integral de una vivienda en Bilbao

Marina Acosta Interiorismo

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bilbao with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Shorewood Eclectic Kitchen

Gabor Design Build

Eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Alex Beckett Project: Open-Plan Kitchen

Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens

Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Room
Design ideas for a modern open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive

Emily Roose Interiors

A mountain modern designed kitchen complete with high-end Thermador appliances, a pot filler, two sinks, wood flat panel cabinets and a large counter height island. The kitchen is open to the dining room and the great room as well as connected to the large exterior deck through large glass sliders. The 10 foot custom walnut dining table was designed by principal interior & furniture designer Emily Roose. The great room linear fireplace has a custom concrete hearth and is clad in black metal as well as rusted steel columns. In between the rusted steel columns are Modular Art Panels that were custom painted and are lit with LED strips running down behind the rusted steel columns. The fireplace wall is clad in custom stained wood panels that also hides away the TV when not in use. The window off of the prep sink counter slides back to act as a pass through out to the BBQ area on the exterior large deck. Photo courtesy © Martis Camp Realty & Paul Hamill Photography

Воспоминания о море

Anastasia Safonova

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Clementine House

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Essex with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Tile Inlay

MAC Flooring & Interiors

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with white cabinets, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

King Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Desk with Mail Cubbies
Mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Peninsula with Glass Front Cabinet

Orren Pickell Building Group

Kitchen Perimeter Cabinetry to be Brookhaven I; Door style to be Vista Plastic; Finish to be Vertical Boardwalk High Pressured laminate; Interior to be White Vinyl; Hardware to be Inset Integrated Hardware from Brookhaven. Kitchen Refrigerator Oven Wall Cabinetry to be Brookhaven I; Door style to be Vista Veneer; Finish to be Java on Cherry; Interior to be White Vinyl; Hardware to be Inset Integrated Hardware from Brookhaven. Kitchen Island Cabinetry to be Brookhaven I; Door style to be Vista Plastic; Finish to be Vertical Gulf Shores High Pressured laminate; Interior to be White Vinyl; Hardware to be Inset Integrated Hardware from Brookhaven. NOTE: Where Back painted glass is noted, finish is to be Matte White. Kitchen Perimeter and Oven Wall countertops to be 3cm Caesarstone London Grey with 1 UM sink cut outs, eased edge and no backsplash. Kitchen Island countertop to be 3cm Caesarstone Raven with 1 UM sink cut outs, eased edge and no backsplash.

Частная баня в Подмосковье

ART BURO 365

В бане есть кухня, столовая зона и зона отдыха, спальня, туалет, парная/сауна, помывочная, прихожая.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Radiant Oak

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Dug Wilders Photography
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Just Renovated - City Center Oasis

Emina Durmo

High end custom made kitchen. White MDF varnished cabinetry with soft close hinges. Wood effect work-top and shelving. High end stainless steal appliances.

Дом на Кедровой

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Flag Day House

Heart of the Home

Bernard Cigrand Home (Father of Flag Day) in Batavia, Illinois. This home was saved y the current owners and completely rehabbed.
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Family Farmhouse

Lenton Company, Inc.

This kitchen features a new island with walnut butcher block and a custom seat. We replaced the cooktop and double oven with a slide in range and hidden coffee/ microwave storage. A custom wood hood matches the island countertop, while the quartz countertops compliment the upper cabinetry. New shaker doors are highlighted with champagne bronze hardware. The green and white cabinetry give the space a warm inviting feel. Photos by Brian Covington

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Brown 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!