This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Brazilian Cherry

Floor Crafters Hardwood Floor Company

Inspiration for a kitchen in Denver with medium hardwood floors and red floor.

Outdoor BBQ Island

Tile Outlet & Granite

Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brick floors, with island, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, red floor and grey benchtop.

Mount Lawley Kitchen & Cabinetry

Retreat Design

Another 2018 example of Black Fenix NTM © being used to great effect for this extensive whole house renovation! For this renovation in Mount Lawley a combination of white laminate, walnut effect laminate and black Fenix © were used to create contrast and drama in the kitchen area. Arrital's walnut effect laminate has been a popular door finish this year! It is very competitively priced and has come up beautifully on all the projects it has featured. The walnut colour assists to soften an area when used in the same space as black Fenix ©. To further soften this kitchen area, Caesarstone's rugged concrete was used on the breakfast bar providing a gray backdrop for the rest of the kitchen. Retreat Design provided the cabinetry for all areas of this whole house renovation, including study nooks and an outdoor BBQ area. The cabinetry pricing was kept competitive through the use of white laminate cabinetry coupled with feature cabinetry to higher specification in areas such as the kitchen.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Black + Rose Gold Kitchen

Plush Design Interiors

A small and dysfunctional kitchen was replaced with a luxury modern kitchen in 3 zones - cook zone, social zone, relax zone. By removing walls, the space opened up to allow a serious cook zone and a social zone with expansive pantry, tea/coffee station and snack prep area. Adjacent is the relax zone which flows to a formal dining area and more living space via french doors.

Ortega Forrest

The Underwood Butcher Block Co.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Eastside Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Best of Winter 2019

Charleston Home + Design Mag

Design ideas for a beach style open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais

Ateliers YOMA

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and beige benchtop.

South Castle Rock Kitchen

Friends In Cabinetry, LLC

Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen in Denver with multiple islands, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Dream Cottage with a View

Mary Hannah Interiors

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Maison Paulette

Studio Mariekke

Studio Mariekke
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Sleek Contemporary Kitchen

Cabinet Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

The Harpenden Project

Folds Inside Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, red floor and black benchtop.

RAVISHING RANCHO SANTA FE HOME

ARTO

Major heart eyes for this fridge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and red floor.

Avocado Ranch

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Bennett Project

The Pentland Kitchen Company

Due to the property being a small single storey cottage, the customers wanted to make the most of the views from the rear of the property and create a feeling of space whilst cooking. The customers are keen cooks and spend a lot of their time in the kitchen space, so didn’t want to be stuck in a small room at the front of the house, which is where the kitchen was originally situated. They wanted to include a pantry and incorporate open shelving with minimal wall units, and were looking for a colour palette with a bit of interest rather than just light beige/creams.

Kitchen with Purple Floor and Red Floor 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!