Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Seeley Main Home

User

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen & Master Suite Addition

A&E Construction and Design Center

Sleek, Modern Kitchen and Master Suite Addition. Bright whites, flat panel cabinets and drawers, matte black hardware with and black stainless steel appliances. Calacatta Idillio quartz countertops and oversized porcelain tiles are used for backsplash. Eco-friendly wide plank bamboo flooring beautifully contrasts the white and adds warmth.

Lumberton Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Joseph Clymer

Red Coat Reative
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laguna Niguel Kitchen Remodel - Offenheiser

Burgin Design • Remodel

Nick Reeves Photogaphy
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Galena Forest Transitional

Suncrest Design & Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Centennial Kitchen Remodel

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Lumberton Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Joseph Clymer

Red Coat Reative
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fallon

KC Custom Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen & Laundry Room in Harrisburg, PA

Stacey Kocevar Designs, LLC

By removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, we were able to open the space up and even incorporate a laundry room on the first floor, in what was a sun porch prior to the renovation. The original kitchen was small, with very little storage and even less counter space. The new space has plenty of organized storage, display cabinets, a properly vented hood for the gas range, greatly increased amount of counter space, and even a large island with storage, as well as seating for 4. There is also plenty of room for a dining table to truly make this an eat-in kitchen. The new windows allow for great views from the kitchen, as well as providing plenty of natural light. This all white kitchen as the perfect amount of "pop" with the blue and white glass accent tile, especially the accent under the hood.

Glen Una

Kitchen Design Services

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Heart & Home

CORINNE GAIL INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laguna Niguel Kitchen Remodel - Offenheiser

Burgin Design • Remodel

Nick Reeves Photogaphy
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

WPH2111 Kitchen Renovations

Tim

The awesome new Platinum accent strip on my kitchen backsplash!
Small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Seaview Residence

Maltom, Inc.

This is an example of a small l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Galena Forest Transitional

Suncrest Design & Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen Renovation - Glen Waverley

Damco Kitchens

Pictured here is the designer and project manager of this renovation, Ajay and Steven, with our happy customer.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Timnath Custom Home

Interior Design Concepts

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Somerset, NJ Kitchen

Tom Hartman LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Bamboo 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!