Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Los Feliz Duplex

Dworsky Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Interno C&I

km429architettura

Photo of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with porcelain floors, beige floor, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and grey benchtop.

Full Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel-high end

Blues Brothers Construction Inc.

On this high end kitchen you can see the finishes we installed: long and narrow island with sitting area and cabinet space. two color cabinets concept, hidden built in fridge, large wine cellar, built in double oven and microwave ini the island, pot filler above the range and a large hood to complement it. an under-mount stainless steel sink with a long stretchable faucet, full grey glossy look backsplash, white quartz countertop with thick grey veins, bright floor to reflect light back into the room, and a bunch of can lights in the ceiling among pendant lights above the island and a custom made sitting area we created out of cabinets to make a bench look like

Modern Farmhouse | Home

Meriwether Design Group

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a farmhouse sink, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Medfield Renovation

Winslow Design

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Glamour White Shaker Carlsbad Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Simple kitchen gets a sprinkle of glamour. We like to think of this simple kitchen remodel as an elevated white shaker kitchen. We incorporated old and new into this space. The plan was to keep the existing appliances and then due to the age of the existing appliance which were failing in the old kitchen, we upgraded with a wolf flush induction cooktop, a cove dishwasher that we paneled and subzero columns. The finishing touch was the elegant chandelier and island in quartzite. The result is a kitchen that is loved by the family and by us! . . .

Arlington Ridge Modern Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Class Romantic Ranch

KBG Design

Large scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classic Kitchen Design by- Dawn D Totty Interior DESIGNS Ringgold, GA.

Dawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNS

Wow factor personified in this now light & bright transitional kitchen design. This custom top to bottom space showcases - Solid Brass Pendants Quatzite Counter Tops- in Sea Pearl Backsplash - full wall of granite Viking Cooktop Thermador Warming Drawer Thermador Double Ovens Thermador cooler All Appliances fitted for cabinet finish Open Concept Shelving 48 Custom Larder Custom Window Treatments Brizo Brass Faucet 3 Sided Glass Cabinet Mounted Directly Onto Granite Custom Hand Crafted Brass Hardware Chrystal & Solid Brass Chandelier Cabinet Mounted Gas Fireplace Custom Designed Ba Stools New Glass Entry Doors Custom Stained Hardwood Flooring Glass Top Breakfast Table with velvet chairs Custom Hand Embroidered Cafe Kitchen Towel Kitchen Design by- Dawn D Totty Interior DESIGNS

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Malibu Midcentury Kitchen Handmade Tile Backsplash

Hive Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Light & Bright Modern Home

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ultra Contemporary Cabinetry with Hidden Traditional Kitchen Furniture

Chamber Furniture

The flush contemporary central fumed oak outer doors retract fully to reveal traditional shaker kitchen furniture behind. One end features a Gaggenau Wine Cabinet and a Drinks Cabinet and at the other end, doors open into a utility & storage cabinet behind.

Heinrich Remodel

BigFoot Concepts

Champagne Glass Backsplash, Quartz counters, and Stainless appliances
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tanasi

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, white cabinets and beige floor.

Brushed Oak and Metallic Panels

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen & Bath

GreenBuild Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Style Renovation

Chic & Co.

This small size kitchen has been refurbished from A to Z. The only thing that was kept was the 10 year old cabinets that we're still in great shape. We changed all the hardware on the cabinetry for the square matte black finish that you see which made it look more farmhouse and modern. We changed and enlarged the window above the sink to add more natural light. We worked on a marble look slab behind the stove, surrounded by a white rustic decorative brick to add a more rustic and trendy feel. (The look before was an old brown and beige glass tile backsplash which was dated and darkened the room). All the counters we're changed from old beige laminate, and overused wood butcher block counter on the island - to all white quartz with dark grey veins. All lighting fixtures we're changed with brass and black glass pendants. sink was changed to undermount and our clients chose a beautiful simple black faucet. The island was covered with barn wood to go and get a more rustic feel, old color is a very dark brown which darkened the small kitchen.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Beige 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!