Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

San Benito Designer Kitchen Remodel

W. B. Jordan, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Simple Kitchen with Sage Accents

New England Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Familia Domus

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Sleek and spacious kitchen catered for entertaining and large family occasions.
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Sophisticated Suburban

JN Interior Spaces

Michael J Lee Photography
Transitional kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Casa Santander

Canexel Construcciones

Cocina de estilo abierto que combina con el comedor y, a su vez, con el salón. Una gran isla preside el espacio central. Los tonos del mobiliario buscan además guardar la coherencia con los tonos de suelo, vigas vistas y techo.

White Macaubas Whimsical

Aria Stone Gallery

This beautiful new build colonial home was enhanced by the choice of this honed White Macaubas quartzite. This is an extremely durable material and is perfect for this soon to be mother of 3. She accented the kitchen with a turquoise hexagon back splash and oversized white lanterns

Casey Kitchen

henhouse

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

A Hidden Delight Kitchen Design

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville is stunning on the surface with hidden treasures behind the kitchen cabinet doors. Crystal Cabinets with contrasting white and dark gray finish cabinetry set the tone for the kitchen style. The space includes a full butler's pantry with a round, hammered metal sink. The cabinetry is accented by Top Knobs hardware and an Ocean Beige quartzite countertop. The white porcelain tile backsplash features Ann Sacks tile in both the kitchen and butler's pantry. A tall pantry cabinet in the kitchen opens to reveal amazing storage for small kitchen appliances and gadgets, which is perfect for an avid home chef or baker. The bottom of this cabinet was customized for the client to create a delightful space for the kids to access an understairs play area. Our team worked with the client to find a unique way to meet the customer's requirement and create a one-of-a-kind space that is perfect for a family with kids. The kitchen incorporates a custom white hood and a farmhouse sink with a Rohl faucet. This kitchen is a delightful space that combines style, functionality, and customized features for a show stopping space at the center of this home.

Colorful & Organized Small Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

The in-law suite kitchen could only be in a small corner of the basement. The kitchen design started with the question: how small can this kitchen be? The compact layout was designed to provide generous counter space, comfortable walking clearances, and abundant storage. The bold colors and fun patterns anchored by the warmth of the dark wood flooring create a happy and invigorating space. SQUARE FEET: 140

Rhapsody in Blue

Sycamore Kitchens & More

"We would LOVE a FUNCTIONAL Blue and White kitchen please!" stated the clients who longed for a kitchen that the whole family can cook in. Kristin, our Senior Designer was only too happy to oblige. Using an inset cabinetry selected by the client, Kristin worked her magic. She created an expansive Blue island complete with a prep sink so "no more waiting in line to use the sink!" In addition, the cooktop was relocated from the island to provide additional prep and entertaining space. Plus, an intimate seating area was created. Of course, a beautiful shade of blue was selected for the island. On the perimeter of the kitchen, the refrigeration was separated to provide easy, quick access to the abundance of fresh vegetables needed for each meal, and were paneled to be pleasing to the eye. A speed oven and a convection oven are perfect for the wonderful baked breads, cakes, cookies and casseroles created by this family. A wine area took the place of a desk creating a drink station while entertaining. A beautiful quartzite with rich blue veins was painstakingly selected to tie in the entire space and a textured subway tile completed the look. Rhapsody in Blue= Family Harmony!

Cottonwood Traditional Home

Kyle Aiken

Traditional Cottonwood Utah Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Charlotte Home

CHD Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Victorian Modern - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

Looking from the kitchen out the back addition of glass and steel that bathes the space in light. Alexander Jermyn Architecture, Robert Vente Photography.

Traditional Home Design

Dale Davis Interior Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

park City Remodel Project

Artisanal Stone, LLC

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Novi Kitchen

Exclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lost Mine Kitchen

Limekiln Hill Studio

Built-in paper towel holder, breadbox. Susan Siburn
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

White Transitional Kitchen

Kathy Tracey Design LLC

A kitchen hutch to support the kitchen table! Brett Beyer Phototgraphy
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Saddle Hill English Inspired Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

Our clients came to us with their vision and an ask to create a timeless family space grounded in their English roots. What resulted was just that: an open and bright English-inspired kitchen featuring custom inset-cabinetry in three painted finishes, aged brass hardware, a large range alcove with built-in shelving, oversized island with plenty of prep space with oversized brass bell pendants and a 12' floor to ceiling pantry. While carefully designed and expertly crafted, the kitchen is "no -fuss" in personality and quite livable for the family which were two must-haves characteristics for the homeowners. To achieve the look and flow, the former posts in the kitchen were removed and two 24' steel beams were installed to support the second floor. All beams, new and old, were sanded down and refinished with a custom stain. We created an opening into the dining room, letting light stream through throughout the day and creating sight lines from room-to-room for this busy family. Modifications were made to the framing of adjacent rooms to allow for the floor-to-ceiling pantry to be installed. New paint, refinished floors, new appliances, and windows were also a part of the overall scope.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Dark Hardwood 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!