We took a dark dated kitchen and turned it into a modern bright space that makes cooking at home a pleasure again. While we didn’t change the layout, we were able to get additional space by adding a dry bar and accessible lower corner cabinets, which were previously unusable. The lower oak laminate cabinets help to ground the space and compliment to upper matte white cabinets. We used gold/brass and green accents throughout which coordinate well with the hardwood floors and the new cabinetry. We extended the peninsula countertop to create a functional breakfast bar and work space. By adding LED under-cabinet lights, we brightened up the work space. And the addition of the 2 modern Japanese green glass pendants with its soothing design creates a calm zen atmosphere. We also updated the look of the nearly living room fireplace by matching the mantle to the countertops and the hearth to the backsplash to tie into the look helping to visually bring the rooms together. Overall it’s now fresh, light and airy. Fully transformed.

Wisper Bay Kitchen

Splendid Home Design

We were more than thrilled when our Wisper Bay clients came to us looking to continue the remodel process in the downstairs area of their Palm City home. We had just finished their upstairs master bathroom and were officially in love with the design as well as our working relationship with this lovely couple. To have them trust us to now take on an even larger project, double the size of the first, was such a huge nod of confidence and we could not have been happier to oblige. The downstairs had great space but lacked the personality and warmth the clients wanted. It felt dark, lacking natural light and did not reflect their taste or match the look of what we had just completed upstairs. The goal was to continue the flow that was created upstairs and making the entire home feel uniform and continuous. We added a 12’ set of French doors, new waterproof vinyl flooring, removed the many walls enclosing the existing kitchen, and reconfigured the space to make more sense. We went with a two tone look featuring all new Dura Supreme cabinets, replaced all the appliances to include a Fulgor Milano gas range making the kitchen a true chefs dream. We also added a huge island with quartz countertops, making entertaining and cleaning a breeze.

Elford Street

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Black and white classic transitional kitchen with pops of polished brass hardware. Beautiful glass uppers, quartz counters and white beveled herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen Aid appliances. Photos: Dasha Armstrong Cabinetry: Cabico Cabinetry Designer: Heather Stewart

Ristrutturazione chiavi in mano in Lunigiana

Premiato Mobilificio Srl

Installazione nuova cucina.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Beautiful Craftsman Style Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Mart

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

New kitchen, new location!

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

These wonderful pictures cannot begin to tell the story of the major transformation that took place for this project. A tiny dark kitchen, space wasting playroom and confining dining room were all masterfully reworked into this beautiful, spacious, bright and" fun-to-work/eat- in" kitchen with inviting dining room.

Rutherford

William Jackson Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and timber.

Townhouse Remodel

JanaCarolyn Design

Side view of finished kitchen remodel.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Glencoe Glam

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

This new construction home tells a story through it’s clean lines and alluring details. Our clients, a young family moving from the city, wanted to create a timeless home for years to come. Working closely with the builder and our team, their dream home came to life. Key elements include the large island, black accents, tile design and eye-catching fixtures throughout. This project will always be one of our favorites.

Rutherford

William Jackson Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and timber.

Ristrutturazione chiavi in mano in Lunigiana

Premiato Mobilificio Srl

Installazione nuova cucina.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Glencoe Glam

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Зеленая угловая кухня под потолок со столешницей с еврозапилом

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Превратите свою кухню в рай с нашей элегантной угловой кухней красивого нефритового оттенка. Разработанная для удобства, она оснащена столешницей с бесшовным соединением еврозапила. Темная гамма добавляет элегантности, что делает ее идеальной для кухонь среднего размера. Увеличьте пространство для хранения и приготовления пищи с угловой кухней до потолка.

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Middleton Kitchen Remodel

Bella Domicile

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Calming Neutrals with Gold Accents

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Beautiful Craftsman Style Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Mart

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Logan Square Stunning Modern Kitchen

Renovision Road

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Robinson Design Studio

TRADITIONAL GALLEY KITCHEN WITH WHITE APPLIANCES. HAAS CABINETRY, WHITE ENGINEERED QUARTZ COUNTERS
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Wisper Bay Kitchen

Splendid Home Design

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Yellow Benchtop 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!