Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and an undermount sink.

Warson Woods

Karen Korn Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1950's kitchen hindered our client's cooking and bi-weekly entertaining and was inconsistent with the home's mid-century architecture. Additional key goals were to improve function for cooking and entertaining 6 to 12 people on a regular basis. Originally with only two entry points to the kitchen (from the entry/foyer and from the dining room) the kitchen wasn’t very open to the remainder of the home, or the living room at all. The door to the carport was never used and created a conflict with seating in the breakfast area. The new plans created larger openings to both rooms, and a third entry point directly into the living room. The “peninsula” manages the sight line between the kitchen and a large, brick fireplace while still creating an “island” effect in the kitchen and allowing seating on both sides. The television was also a “must have” utilizing it to watch cooking shows while prepping food, for news while getting ready for the day, and for background when entertaining. Meticulously designed cabinets provide ample storage and ergonomically friendly appliance placement. Cabinets were previously laid out into two L-shaped spaces. On the “top” was the cooking area with a narrow pantry (read: scarce storage) and a water heater in the corner. On the “bottom” was a single 36” refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A peninsula separated the kitchen and breakfast room, truncating the entire space. We have now a clearly defined cool storage space spanning 60” width (over 150% more storage) and have separated the ovens and cooking surface to spread out prep/clean zones. True pantry storage was added, and a massive “peninsula” keeps seating for up to 6 comfortably, while still expanding the kitchen and gaining storage. The newly designed, oversized peninsula provides plentiful space for prepping and entertaining. Walnut paneling wraps the room making the kitchen a stunning showpiece.

Contemporary & Modern Rye Home

Touijer Designs

Custom Breakfast bar with storage above, a built in microwave in the middle and storage below. This is the perfect place to make your espresso in the morning!

New Project

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Baltimore Row Home Kitchen Remodel

Jillian Lare

Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and black floor.

WPB Condo

HomeLife Interiors Inc

This is an example of a modern galley kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Inset Face Frame - Vaughan

Devix Kitchens

Inset face frame kitchen cabinets
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Two Tone White Gloss & Matte Grey

Kitchen Land

Contemporary Kitchen Design | White Glazed Slab and Grey Matte finish doors by Luxor | Caesarstone Quartz waterfall countertop | Grey Slate Hardwood Floors | Designed by Pat Noddle

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

ШАГ В БУДУЩЕЕ

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Анастасия Болотаева, Татьяна Карнишина
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Hamptons meets Rustic

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

90's Townhome Makeover

1st Impressions Design, LLC

Painted trim and cabinets combined with warm, gray walls and pops of greenery create an updated, transitional style in this 90's townhome.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Проект по ул. Кузнецова

K1 Бюро

Лаконичная и сдержанная кухня в черных и белых тонах. Удивительной отличительной чертой этой кухни являются часы, встроенные в стену. А техника Gorenje идеально подошла к фасадам кухни.

North Curl Curl Renovation

LJW Design

A Hamptons inspired design for Sydney's northern beaches.
Large open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and exposed beam.

Franklin Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

White High Gloss Lacquer & Handleless | Störmer German Kitchen

O.NIX Kitchens & Living

This white high-glass lacquer kitchen utilizes a true-lacquered 19mm, with 6 layers of lacquer and lacquered rounded edges. An aluminum horizontal handle-less gola is used to open drawers and doors. Features of this kitchen include: Blum Legrabox deep pan drawers, inner drawers, dishwasher with door panel, grey tinted glass wall units with glass shelves and under-cabinet LED lights, built-in refrigerator with door panel and built-in oven tall units.

New Project

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Большая квартира для большой семьи

Студия SPACE FOR LIFE

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

KITCHEN RENOVATION

Natasha Habermann Studio

Photo of a small modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, no island and black floor.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Black 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!