Dustin Halleck
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island and grey floor.

Waterside Penthouse Remodel

Interiors Unlimited

Luxurious waterfall peninsula attaches to a second kitchen peninsula to create a maximized storage area across from the dining room.
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Calistoga Vacation Home

Wit Interiors

The black paint on the kitchen island creates a contrast to the white walls and benefits from the warmth of the wooden countertop and wall shelving. The fan over the stove is recessed in a drywall or a clean modern look. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Davis Rockwell Residence. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

This Transitional Shaker style kitchen used soft grays on the upper cabinets & ceiling paint to coordinate with the Barn wood island finish. The natural Alder cabinets with a Chocolate Glaze help to increase the warmth. We used 3 different Caesarstone colors for countertops that also integrates the family table to seat up to 8 people. Open cubbies above are used to display art and mood lighting. Photo Credit: PhotographerLink

Refined Rustic Kitchen

Fiorito Interior Design

The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like rusted or aged metal. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

New Home Construction in Bonsall

Contemporary Design Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

French Country

Parker & Associates Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, with island, panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Two to One Renovation in La Grange

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

Imagine the surprise of LaMantia designer Gina Mazzone, CKD, CBD when she arrived for a first appointment to find this LaGrange Ranch home had two existing kitchens back-to-back. How very unusual! Upon further investigation she also found a “powder room” without a sink. This was just the challenge that Mazzone excels at…and excel she did! Read more about this project on our blog: http://lamantia.com/two-to-one-renovation-la-grange/

Spanish Oaks Residence

Paula Ables Interiors

This open kitchen/living concept was great for the homeowner that loves to cook, but still wants to be a part of the action in the house. Interior Designer: Paula Ables Interiors Architect: James LaRue, Architects Builder: Matt Shoberg Homes

Tuscan Riverfront

Browdy & Browdy

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, porcelain splashback and travertine floors.

Moorland Lantern

Cunningham | Quill Architects

Photo by Paul Burk
Kitchen in DC Metro with porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and no island.

Eclectic Interest

Modern Kitchen Design

photo by Mark Karrer
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, travertine floors, grey floor, quartz benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Spanish Villa

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Mediterranean Kitchen

Tile-Stones

Entertain in your kitchen with travertine flooring and granite counter tops sold at Tile-Stones.com.
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Modern Cypress - Gold River Shades of White Kitchen

Nar Design Group

A celebration of lightness and height. This sophisticated kitchen remodel brings the beautiful outdoors inside in the most modern way with its subtle combination of shades and textures. Light travertine tile floors and warm white walls create a soft background for the linear pattern Cypress cabinets that run the perimeter and extend to the highest point of the sloped ceiling. A pair of wall cabinets have fold-up doors in coffee glass. Engineered quartz counters repeat the warm white as does the custom painted i-beam table base. Easily accessible storage space behind the stainless tambour doors cleanly conceals multiple small appliances. A large Galley sink makes multi-tasking a breeze with its adjustable accessories. The iconic artichoke pendant adds a touch of the mid-century modern charm. Photo credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Custom Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created these beautiful home designs! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Modern Urban meets vintage flair with dark teal painted refrigerator cabinetry and walnut island and back wall cabinetry. Shelves across windows with iron brackets. Custom wood vent hood made to look like metal.

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

©Teague Hunziker
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and black benchtop.

Neo traditional kitchen in Porter Ranch

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A Neo traditional kitchen, the raised panel cabinets made from Elder wood with a deep mid. tone stain finish. Notice the design of the raised panel, clean lines and the lack of ornamental features in the cabinets. The main focal point of the kitchen is the island and its very noticeable leathered finish dark countertop. An extremely new large window was framed in to provide a huge amount of natural light and allow the kitchen user to enjoy the wonderful view that porter ranch has to offer.

Eclectic Interest

Modern Kitchen Design

photo by Mark Karrer
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, porcelain splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Travertine 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!