This kitchen boasts warm and cool tones from the orange accent colors to the pale blue subway tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Sleek Sate VS Timeless Timber

Schmidt Beaconsfield

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Yoneyama Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Full remodel of existing kitchen, including new black tile floors, flat panel white cabinets, white and black marble countertops
Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen 4

Kitchen Designs and More

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Appartement 3 pièces à Nogent-Sur-Marne

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Rénovation totale d'une cuisine et création d'un coin repas
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oviedo Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen remodel by designer Greg Flassig. With Puppy!
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen Renovation

Denver Design Group

This kitchen remodel respects the mid-20th century lines of the home while giving it a 21st century freshness. photo by Myndi Pressly
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Arts & crafts craftsman

Millwork Designs Corp.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen Island - Bright Large Kitchen Remodel (Northbrook, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

We recently completed an extensive kitchen remodel and expansion project in Northbrook that involved demolishing the entire 15′ wall that separated the living room and kitchen, as well as a former tea closet. Our client’s vision was to create a more open and modern space that would seamlessly connect the living and dining rooms. To achieve this, we transformed the tea closet into a stunning wet bar, and installed a new, custom-designed island that perfectly complements the space. In addition, we replaced the existing tile flooring, cabinetry, and appliances with brand new ones, resulting in a fresh and contemporary feel throughout the entire kitchen.

Emerald & Copper Craftsman

Mom's Design Build

Built-in space used as a 'catch all' and charging station, complete with mail slots, open shelving, plenty of outlets and a home phone!
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Snoqualmie Renovation

Dacobi Builders

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak Brook Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

These homeowners came to us to update their kitchen, yet stay within the existing footprint. Their goal was to make the space feel more open, while also gaining better pantry storage and more continuous counter top space for preparing meals and entertaining. We started towards achieving their goals by removing soffits around the entire room and over the island, which allowed for more storage and taller crown molding. Then we increased the open feeling of the room by removing the peninsula wall cabinets which had been a visual obstruction between the main kitchen and the dining area. This also allowed for a more functional stretch of counter on the peninsula for preparation or serving, which is complimented by another working counter that was created by cornering their double oven on the opposite side of the room. At the same time, we shortened the peninsula by a few inches to allow for better traffic flow to the dining area because it is a main route for traffic. Lastly, we made a more functional and aesthetically pleasing pantry wall by tailoring the cabinetry to their needs and creating relief with open shelves for them to display their art. The addition of larger moldings, carved onlays and turned legs throughout the kitchen helps to create a more formal setting for entertaining. The materials that were used in the kitchen; stone floor tile, maple cabinets, granite counter tops and porcelain backsplash tile are beautiful, yet durable enough to withstand daily wear and heavy use during gatherings. The lighting was updated to meet current technology and enhance the task and decorative lighting in the space. The can lights through the kitchen and desk area are LED cans to increase energy savings and minimize the need for light bulb changes over time. We also installed LED strip lighting below the wall cabinets to be used as task lighting and inside of glass cabinets to accent the decorative elements.

Appartement familial Montreuil

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Historic Stanton Park Renovation in Capitol Hill, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Rustic San Antonio Remodel

Finishing Touches Interior Design

Photo by: atg.photography
This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Kitchen and Dry Bar Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

Our creative design solution started with carefully planning the practical storage capacity of every cabinet and how they would be used in the work flow of the kitchen. Our design team skillfully customized the many storage solutions developed by Dura Supreme Cabinetry to maximize the chef’s functional use of her space. The kitchen backsplash features Gris Claro Soho Masia 3”x12” tile in a stunning herringbone pattern above the range, and otherwise in rows of tiles laid horizontally at a 50-percent offset, meaning that each tile joint aligns with the center of the tile above and below it.

Cat Mountain Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

Amy Gritton Photography
Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cocina

HAPPYNEST

María de Miguel
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Newport Coast III

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Ceramic 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!