An inviting kitchen and living space for family and friends to gather.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Parkway Cucina

Julie Deuble

Bright, open kitchen and refinished butler's pantry Photo credit Kim Smith
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and brown floor.

Kulinary Delight

Brilliant Design Concepts

The custom bifold doors open out to create space that is easily accessible to the main kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Ranch House Kitchen & Living Renovation

SpiritOceans

Opened galley style kitchen to family room. Custom and purchased cabinet combo.
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Trash can and paper towel storage

CDH Designs LLC

After going through the tragedy of losing their home to a fire, Cherie Miller of CDH Designs and her family were having a difficult time finding a home they liked on a large enough lot. They found a builder that would work with their needs and incredibly small budget, even allowing them to do much of the work themselves. Cherie not only designed the entire home from the ground up, but she and her husband also acted as Project Managers. They custom designed everything from the layout of the interior - including the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms; to the exterior. There's nothing in this home that wasn't specified by them. CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834

Historical Lincolnwood Kitchen

Petrick Architecture

Robin Subar Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Beach Kitchen Project

Boheen & Co

We were called to update a kitchen that had not been touched since the 1950's. It needed some serious modernization with new appliances and lighting as a start. The most meaningful change was to open up the kitchen to the rest of the house. We opened up the wall that ran where the sink currently is. The homeowner wanted a fresh, light, "Old Florida" feel. We created this design by layering in light blues, grays, and natural elements of stone and wood. To keep it feeling light and clean, Stainless Steel is used for all the metal finishes.

Wandsworth Project

Make My House Home

A complete renovation of the ground floor of a victorian property in Wandsworth south london. We opened up the back of the hous eto create one big open plan space moving the kitchen and bringing in large sliding doors to connect the outside with inside. A large shaker style kitchen with modern handles and traditional glass light fittings.

Walnut and Black Modern Kitchen Remodel

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

#Seaside Beauty

Angie Keyes CKBD

This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.

ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with granite benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

Ash Nature Kitchen

Poggenpohl Kitchens Hawaii

Natural ash wood, book matched. Satin mirror glass wall cabinets. Mirror tile backsplash. Thermador appliances. Poggenpohl cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and with island.

Chapel Trail - Full Kitchen remodeling

A2Z Kitchen & Bath Gallery Corp.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Country Kitchen

Ryan Davis Contracting

The square patterned porcelain tiles make a simple statement in this country styled kitchen. Extensive counter space makes entertaining and alike a breeze. The recessed ceiling lights and center ceiling light illuminate this kitchen with ease.

Contemporary Kitchen

Louise Stapleton Interiors

Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Bradford Woods Kitchen Project

Beahm & Son, Ltd.

This French Provincial style kitchen was a different project for us. We had to move outside of our comfort zone and really push ourselves to meet the customer's needs. With such a style, there are many unique details, and products that made this a fun project to take on.

Ptarmigan Ranch Log Accented Home

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Rustic Contemporary Kitchen, 10 foot island, hand made Sonoma Tile Wroks crackle finish tile
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Tuscan Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Porcelain 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!