Photo Credits: Sean Knott
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Handleless Plum Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A contemporary, handleless kitchen in a 1960's home extension. Plenty of clean lines, minimalist aesthetic and a bold vibrant colour.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen with Beautiful Beams | Knutsford Barn Conversion

Russell Hutton | Makers of Fine

High vaulted ceilings with lime-washed beams create a sense of grandure making this large bespoke kitchen feel light and spacious. A large faux mantle over the range cooker lead the eye upwards while the central island makes the most of the rooms length. With generous space around the island this kitchen was designed for entertaining and large family gatherings. The bi-fold dressers either side of the mantle were an essential on our customers wish-list, enabling every-day kitchen tools to be tucked away quickly and easily.

Küche In Othmarschen

Das Küchenreich Rohrmann GmbH

Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, purple cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and purple benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen with Beautiful Beams | Knutsford Barn Conversion

Russell Hutton | Makers of Fine

Bold Orange Backsplash

Susan Jablon

Beautiful bright orange subway tile makes a statement in this modern kitchen. Cabinets in two different colors with stainless steel appliances are given a finished look with bold orange glass mosaic tiles. The tiles are set vertically for a unique twist.

Playful Purple Kitchen

The Remodel Group

An intricate and colorful kitchen backsplash tile uses a white contrasting grout to show it's detail.
Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tampa, FL Condo

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Side Return Extension

Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki Large sliding pocket door, painted in blackboard paint gives the children a fun creative feature and makes doing the shopping list a breeze

Kitchen

Nicholas Vanburgh Ltd

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Purple Passion

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

By removing a dividing wall and adding patio doors into the garden a cramped kitchen and an unused dining room were combined to create this large kitchen diner. Donna's favourite colour is purple and so there was no question what colour her new kitchen would be. The striking veining found within this Riverwhite granite complement the bold painted Mulberry and Graphite units perfectly.

Grey Oaks- Pantry

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: G Design Studio, LLC. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Hackney, London

K&I Kitchens

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, purple cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Complete refurbishment of a large property - circa 1920's plus many extensions

Deborah Law Interiors

Jonathan Little Photography
Expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Purple Island

Homestead Woodworks

Photo of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

Lee

HALLETT & Co.

A traditional townhouse from 1999 was transformed from its cumbersome footprint into a mindful living space with an expansion of the kitchen, a redesign of its interior doorways, and the addition of an exterior balcony. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Harrogate

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Handleless Plum Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A contemporary, handleless kitchen in a 1960's home extension. Plenty of clean lines, minimalist aesthetic and a bold vibrant colour.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Purple Cabinets and with Island 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!