Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, brown floor, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, multi-coloured benchtop and marble splashback.

Dreamy White Kitchen in Crownsville

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project complete changed the entire first floor of the home and created a whole new layout for the family to live in. To start the wall into the old dining room was taken down and the kitchen was expanded into that room, windows were taken out and two new French doors were put in to open up onto a deck that connect the kitchen and the new dining room space from the outside. A half wall that separated the former eat-in kitchen area and the old kitchen space was also removed to create the new dining room space. The entire back half of the house has been transformed into an entertainers dream space. In the new kitchen two islands were installed to further help the flow of the space and keep the cooking and prepping area separate from the eating and entertaining space. Light and bright finishes along with a little bit of sparkle from the island lights and iridescent back-splash really finish off the space and make it feel special. Photo Credit: Paper Camera

Fairview

Leslie Minervini

Chuck Schmidt
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white cabinets and brown floor.

Kitchen, Black and White, Modern Kitchen, Stainless Steel Hood, Double Ovens

W.C. Meek Design and Construction Ltd.

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and multiple islands.

Craftsman Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional Kitchen with an Industrial Edge and Double Islands

Amazing Spaces

We anchored the design with dark stained maple cabinetry on both islands and sprinkled the same color around the window trim and wall cabinets that flank the custom metal range hood. Photo: Jim Furhmann

Illuminated Coffered Kitchen

Carrington Interior Redesign

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Calgary, New Build, Opulence

Superior Cabinets

Designer: Carrie Hoffman – Superior Cabinets Calgary Home Builder: Augusta Fine Homes Calgary Kitchen, Butler’s Pantry, Vanities, Ensuite and Laundry: Maple Cabinets, Heather Mist Finish, (MARCA Collection), Chateau (top) and Windsor (bottom) Doorstyles, Victorian Crown Moulding, Hardware Richelieu 81820838150 (stained to match cabinetry), Countertops (stone, color unknown), Flooring Tile (color unknown).

The Miacomet Project

ARCHIA HOMES

Peter Stames
Large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Madison Falls Kitchen

Rhonda Ferguson, Interiors Refined LLC

Flooring- Arizona Tile Essence 8x48 Mahogany Backsplash- Arizona Tile Cementine Retro and Arizona TIle Concerto Pearl Glossy Countertops- Arizona Tile Mont Blanc Quartzite Cabinet Hardware- Hardware Resources Katherine Dark Brushed Antique Copper Delta Cassidy Pull-Down in Venetian Bronze Pottery Barn Flynn Oversized Recycled Glass Pendants

Kitchen Fixtures & Countertops

ELEMENTS

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Rustic Kitchen

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Moveable Baking Cart Kapalua Ironwood Maui Remodel

Interior Design Solutions Maui

Interior Design Solutions www.idsmaui.com Greg Hoxsie Photography, Today Magazine, LLC Ventura Construction Corp.
Tropical kitchen in Hawaii with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Elegant Colonial Kitchen in Point Ridge Farms-Camp Hill, PA

Excel Interior Concepts & Construction

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multiple islands, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Traditional White Kitchen with Natural Wood Slab Top

Maraya Interior Design

Old world charm, modern styles and color with this craftsman styled kitchen. Plank parquet wood flooring is porcelain tile throughout the bar, kitchen and laundry areas. Marble mosaic behind the range. Featuring white painted cabinets with 2 islands, one island is the bar with glass cabinetry above, and hanging glasses. On the middle island, a complete large natural pine slab, with lighting pendants over both. Laundry room has a folding counter backed by painted tonque and groove planks, as well as a built in seat with storage on either side. Lots of natural light filters through this beautiful airy space, as the windows reach the white quartzite counters. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Vance Simms, Contractor

Polished Perfection

Feinmann, Inc.

Feinmann transformed this once cramped, disconnected, first-floor living space into a grand contemporary kitchen with room for dining, cooking, and entertaining. The homeowners specifically wanted to create a connected and modern kitchen with great lighting, room for two cooks, and more counter and storage space. Our solution was to bump out their home’s side entrance and remove the walls between their kitchen, family, and sunroom. These changes allowed us to create a space with open site lines and an entire wall of windows that offers ample natural light and a full view of the back yard.

Kitchens

Syros Construction

Custom Stainless steel cabinet's and custom built stainless steel sink. Wall mounted stainless steel faucet for 2 million $ home renovation in New York City.

Kitchen, Stainless, Large Island, Modern, Double Ovens

W.C. Meek Design and Construction Ltd.

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Rice University Design

Kitchen & Bath Decor & More

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and multiple Islands 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!