Coffee bar cabinet with retractable doors in open position. Internal lighting & wall-mounted pot filler. Countertop within cabinet detailed to include concealed drain. Microwave built-in below countertop without the use of a trim kit. View through kitchen pass-through to living room beyond. Leathered-quartzite countertops and distressed wood beams.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

Natural walnut cabinetry, quartzite stone countertops and backsplash and a large picture window all make this mid-century modern kitchen a celebration of nature.

Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable family kitchen is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working kitchen makes it all a breeze! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Camelback Mountain Residence

True North Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Upscale Kitchen Rennovation - Chateau Blanc Quartzite

CLASSIC GRANITE & MARBLE

Mitch Allen
Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Macaubus White Quartzite Kitchen Island Countertop

Arizona Tile

Macaubus White Quartzite @ Arizona Tile, natural stone quartzite from Brazil, looks like a vein cut Italian marble. It is installed on a kitchen countertop. Arizona Tile carries Macaubus White in natural stone quartzite slabs.

The UnTuscan

Sklar Studios

Tuscany goes Modern – SAY WHAT? Well you can't beat the amazing downtown and Pacific views from this fabulous pad which is what sold the pair on this property. But nothing, and I mean nothing, about its design was a reflection of the personal taste or personalities of the owners – until now. How do you take a VERY Tuscan looking home and infuse it with a contemporary, masculine edge to better personify its occupants without a complete rebuild? Here’s how we did it…

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Farmhouse

The Design Studio

Country kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Luminescent Luxury with Leathered Taj Mahal and Swarovski Crystal Hardware

Lauren Levant Interior

This is a traditional kitchen, yet the materials make it extraordinary: mosaics of natural seashell in a herringbone motif have been applied into the inside of the rich walnut cabinetry, creating a luminescent texture to the upper level areas. Beyond the rich walnut, the oven section and the custom hood accents are finished in a soft metallic gold lacquer. For the work tops, leathered quartzite creates a light but rich surface that begs to be touched. Metallic bronze glazed subway tile, grouted with glittering silica creates a dramatic backsplash that challenges the definition of traditional design. On the cabinetry, custom bronze hardware by Edgar Berebi is inset with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, producing an opulent layer of detail that feels like jewelry. Shimmering cut glass and crystal chandeliers finish off the luxe look in a way that feels glamorous and timeless. Dave Bryce Photography

Custom Home in Riley

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, quartzite benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

Riebl Residence, New Floor

Designs Australia

Victorian style galley kitchen in paint finish 2 pack satin enamel to match porters paint absolute white. Paneled and beaded drawers and doors. Alpine white reconstituted quantum quartz stone bench top with lambs tongue to front edge. Hand made ceramic tiles to splash back. Hidden pull out chopping board above dishwasher. Fridge wall size: 4m wide x 2.8m high x 0.6m deep Sink wall size: 5m wide x 0.9m high x 0.7m deep Materials: 2 pack satin enamel paint finish to match porters paint absolute white. Alpine white reconstituted quantum quartz stone bench top. Hand made ceramic tiles.

Stratford Dr.

Capstone Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and travertine floors.

$55,000 La Cornue 24k gold plated French oven

MILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography

$55,000 La Cornue 24k gold plated black French oven stove. Custom hand carved stone hood. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances and travertine floors.

Farrow & Ball Lichen Green Painted Ash kitchen

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

A traditional solid ash kitchen painted in Farrow & Ball's Lichen green, perfect for this beautiful Arts & Craft style house. The original kitchen at the back of the house was small and unappealing so the clients desired that the kitchen be recited to the front of the house in a rarely use reception room. Idesign designed and completed the project in the summer of 2021.

Kitchens

KN Remodeling

Photo of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and black benchtop.

Quail West 2

Kunstlerstone dba Coastal Stone

Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with quartzite benchtops, travertine floors, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

This stunning walnut kitchen is now perfectly aligned with the aesthetic of its surroundings in a marvelous mid-century modern home. After previous renovations in the 90’s strayed from the home’s original intention, a new owner saw the potential and vowed to restore it to its glory. Walnut cabinets, quartzite countertops and travertine floors brought his vision for the kitchen to life. Newly vaulted ceilings, a bar area that replaced an outdated fireplace, and an indoor grill upgrade, are welcome enhancements; while repurposed vintage lion’s head hardware and natural materials root the kitchen into the home’s mid-century modern aesthetic.

Anthem, Stonemark

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Travertine Floors 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!