ilir rizaj photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

The Heart of the Home - In Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Natural Rift-Cut White Oak Modern Kitchen Dining Hutch

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This earthy cottage kitchen boasts a stunning rift-cut white oak dining hutch, showcasing the linear grain pattern that characterizes this type of oak. The hutch's beauty is further enhanced by the rift-cut white oak wall paneling that surrounds it. With its glass doors, the upper cabinetry not only adds a touch of elegance to the space, but also provides the perfect setting to display your fine china and glassware with grace and beauty.

Beachy Boho Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

This property is located in the beautiful California redwoods and yet just a few miles from the beach. We wanted to create a beachy feel for this kitchen, but also a natural woodsy vibe. Mixing materials did the trick. Walnut lower cabinets were balanced with pale blue/gray uppers. The glass and stone backsplash creates movement and fun. The counters are the show stopper in a quartzite with a "wave" design throughout in all of the colors with a bit of sparkle. We love the faux slate floor in varying sized tiles, which is very "sand and beach" friendly. We went with black stainless appliances and matte black cabinet hardware. The entry to the house is in this kitchen and opens to a closet. We replaced the old bifold doors with beautiful solid wood bypass barn doors. Inside one half became a cute coat closet and the other side storage. The old design had the cabinets not reaching the ceiling and the space chopped in half by a peninsula. We opened the room up and took the cabinets to the ceiling. Integrating floating shelves in two parts of the room and glass upper keeps the space from feeling closed in. The round table breaks up the rectangular shape of the room allowing more flow. The whicker chairs and drift wood table top add to the beachy vibe. The accessories bring it all together with shades of blues and cream. This kitchen now feels bigger, has excellent storage and function, and matches the style of the home and its owners. We like to call this style "Beachy Boho". Credits: Bruce Travers Construction Dynamic Design Cabinetry Devi Pride Photography

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colorful & Cozy in Chappaqua NY

Amazing Spaces

This project incorporated the main floor of the home. The existing kitchen was narrow and dated, and closed off from the rest of the common spaces. The client’s wish list included opening up the space to combine the dining room and kitchen, create a more functional entry foyer, and update the dark sunporch to be more inviting. The concept resulted in swapping the kitchen and dining area, creating a perfect flow from the entry through to the sunporch. The new kitchen features blue-gray cabinets with polished white countertops and a white island with a dramatic Cielo Quartzite countertop. The soffit above features stained shiplap, helping to create the boundary of the kitchen. Custom window treatments and rattan chairs make the space feel casual and sophisticated. The new dining room features a family heirloom dining table and newly refinished chairs.

Peninsula --> Island Kitchen Remodel

Designs by BSB

This modest kitchen renovation in Lilburn, GA including removing a short peninsula and transforming the space to allow for an island. This greatly improved not only the flow of traffic but also the function of work zones. There was an awkward deep corner with a hutch display that yielded to unfunctional counter space and poor storage. This area was redesigned to be the wall ovens & refrigerator thus allowing more counter space where it was needed -- by the cooktop. The shallow island features a Zebrawood Island Top with a mineral oil finish, practical and beautiful for food prep! The backside has a soft elliptical arch to increase the top size and allow for a stool for long prep or quick snacks. The unique monochromatic mosaic backsplash by SOHO Tile creates a beautiful backdrop that compliments with the leathered Fantasy Brown Quartzite counter tops.

Blue and Gray Kitchen with living spaces

Gayla Olson Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Classic American Kitchen

Nancy Serafini Interior Design

Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse effect

Kitchen & Bath Designs by Leah LLC

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Falmouth Cape Cod Kitchen with Fireplace

Main Street Kitchens at Botellos

This coastal kitchen in Falmouth MA on Cape Cod has Dura Supreme Maple Homestead Linen White cabinets, mother of pearl backsplash, and Viatera "Minuet" countertops. A gas fireplace adds warmth to the room on cold winter days. Marguerite Stools from Ballard Designs. Katie Globe Pendant from Visual Comfort. Photos by Dan Cutrona Photography.

интерьер квартиры на Спиридоновке

TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович

студия TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback and no island.

Hampstead Basement Flat

The Wood Works

Paul M Craig
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

LORIDON Builders & Remodelers, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

South Baton Rouge Kitchen Remodel

Spencer's Contracting LLC

South Baton Rouge Kitchen Remodel: If the kitchen space was a blank slate - how could it be designed to function best for the owners? Asking this question at the beginning and collaboration with the owner and designer that desired a beautiful end product was what contributed to the success of this project. We began with a center island cooktop that "cramped" the room for preparing meals and a relatively small refrigerator space. For an owner that loves to cook and entertain, we needed to increase the available space for cooking and food storage. In the end, we relocated the gas range to the side wall along with increasing the island size to allow room for meal preparation along with bar style seating for loved ones to "watch and test taste" while keeping good conversation close by the cook in action. We also were able to accommodate the owner's desire to increase the refrigerator/ freezer space without losing cabinet storage. Installing floor to ceiling cabinetry with accessory lighting gives this space the sense that good design and quality craftsmanship are necessary ingredients for another successful project by Spencer's Contracting.

Prospect Kitchen Remodel

BAS1S Architecture

Ryan Trupp Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Beachy Boho Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

Winter Park Lakehouse Kitchen

KBF Design Gallery

Eclectic open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Albany Park Kitchen Remodel

Daluca Construction

Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Bright, White, Family Friendly Kitchen

Amazing Spaces

Photo: Jim Fuhrmann
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Mosaic Tile 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!