Photo of a transitional kitchen in Houston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black benchtop, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, multiple islands, brown floor, an undermount sink and marble splashback.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a small country galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Chabot Whole House Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo Credit: Treve Johnson Photography
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mondrian Mid-Century

Moderne Builders

This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cherry Laude Kitchen

Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home Design

www.nestkbhomedesign.com Photos: Linda McKee With an open concept kitchen, this large kitchen island makes entertaining a breeze.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse in Petaluma

PK Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home 155 - Two-Toned Contemporary

Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple

Get the look: The sleek modern lines and balanced combination of natural materials found in the Noe Valley inspired kitchen design, will bring a warm contemporary look to any home. Through the use of two-toned frameless touch-latch cabinetry, this design is uncluttered and timeless. By incorporating durable materials such as quartz countertops and walnut cabinetry, the Noe Kitchen can easily handle the day to day wear and tear of family life while retaining a sophisticated yet inviting look. Paired with your choice of modern lighting and options for open shelving, NOE is a versatile design that can bring life back to the heart of every home; your kitchen. Get this look and more at Skipp.co

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.

Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen Our client was inclined to transform this kitchen into a functional, Finnish inspired space. Finnish interior design can simply be described in 3 words: simplicity, innovation, and functionalism. Finnish design addresses the tough climate, unique nature, and limited sunlight, which inspired designers to create solutions, that would meet the everyday life challenges. The combination of the knotty, blue-gray alder base cabinets combined with the clean white wall cabinets reveal mixing these rustic Finnish touches with the modern. The leaded glass on the upper cabinetry was selected so our client can display their personal collection from Finland. Mixing black modern hardware and fixtures with the handmade, light, and bright backsplash tile make this kitchen a timeless show stopper. This project was done in collaboration with Susan O'Brian from EcoLux Interiors.

Kitchen With a Walk-In Pantry

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Sink: Blanco, Undermount Double Basin Silgranit in White. Countertop: Cambria quartz in Ironsbridge.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

White & Grey Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Ann Arbor, MI

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Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback and light hardwood floors.

REFORMA INTEGRAL E INTERIORISMO REYES

SMG Arquitectura y Reformas

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

The Elevated Cottage

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

The custom Butler's Panty showcases high gloss navy cabinetry, which conceals both a Scotsman Ice Maker and Sub Zero Refrigerator Drawers. The custom mosaic backsplash is created from gold harlequin interlocking pieces.

Kitchen remodels

Bené Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

South Miami New Kitchen

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White and black new kitchen remodel in Miami, Florida.
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

A rustic, brick-white-blue take on the farmhouse kitchen. Custom-cut brick backsplash, trendy blue island with a beautiful Cambria quartz countertop, and shaker cabinets combine with the dark hardwood floor and exposed beam to form a cozy and inviting ensemble.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops 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!