Baroque Flooring by Global Direct – Beautiful, Durable, Responsible
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Reface

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

Design By: Maria Jean Southwest Kitchen and Bath Kitchen Reface: Showplace Cabinets Covington Door Style Maple Pint Grade Graphite Base Cabinets Dorian Gray Wall Cabinets

Doylestown Home Remodel

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Although this remodel retained the original floorplan, we completely updated this entire entry/family room/dining area/kitchen to bring it up to date with current design trends. We built created a built-in dining table of matching wood to keep the design consistent. We also completely revamped the fireplace to give it a more modern appeal.

A 1931 Tudor kitchen updated in style

MDB Design Group

The original arched doorways to the laundry and breakfast room were updated with a softer curve arch. The warm tones of the walls and ceiling contrast with the stainless steel appliances and the white cabinets and unify the 3 spaces. JRY & Co.

Verona Kitchen Remodel

Stephanie Lang

The owners of this stunning home in Verona WI wanted to update the kitchen area to feel more connected to the living and dining rooms. James Dresser the original architect of this home, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, had created interesting lines and beautiful windows focusing the view. We wanted to update the kitchen and dining room in keeping with this original intent. Using modern materials and keeping the focus on design created a new space that feels as if it has always belonged. Photo: S. Lang

Green Mountain Family Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

The homeowners opened the wall at the beginning of the old kitchen. It opened the entire house up. You can now see into the dining room and from the front door you can see most of the common spaces. Photographs by: Libbie Martin with Think Role

residenza 6 sassari

Palcrí Matera

gianfranco fara architetto colonne forni e frigo combinato, in rovere
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Transitional White Kitchen

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Galiano Showhome in Hillcrest in Airdrie

Shane Homes Ltd.

Eymeric Widling
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Verona Kitchen Remodel

Stephanie Lang

This stunning backsplash was designed using nine different tiles in three different sizes. The desire was to create a slate backsplash to connect to the fireplace surround in the living room, which is visible from the kitchen. The natural colors of the stone and accents of grey-green glass provide movment and complement the soft green quartz countertop with a suede finish. Photo: S. Lang

Duplex | Stephanie Kasel Interiors

Stephanie Kasel Interiors

Stephanie Kasel Interiors 2017
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Green Mountain Family Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

Rollouts in pantries are not only good for food storage. They can also be used to store appliances you use weekly but not daily. Photographs by: Libbie Martin with Think Role

Classic Cherry Kitchen

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This homeowner had a very traditional house with lots of dark and cherry wood. They wanted to make sure that the kitchen reflected the same style as the rest of the house. The copper is so warm and rich and it turned out beautifully!

Casa R&G - NZEB

Architetto Michele Abbate

Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Doylestown Home Remodel

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Facelift

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Suburban Minimalist Kitchen

Beautiful Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Project

Ardy's Gallery Of Window Coverings

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Crawford Dr.

360 Construction & Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Slate Splashback 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!