This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, blue splashback, grey benchtop, exposed beam and grey cabinets.

Compact range hood, slides in for light duty

Steveworks LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Randall: Sioux Falls

HELMÜT

Miele Built-In Coffee Maker with Walnut Interior Mug Station
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wilmington Court - Kitchen

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Renovated kitchen with distressed timber beams and plaster walls & ceiling. Huge, custom vent hood made of hand carved limestone blocks and distressed metal cowl with straps & rivets. Countertop mounted pot filler at 60 inch wide pro range with mosaic tile backsplash. All appliances concealed behind wood panels. View to custom steel barn door at Laundry beyond.

Bonin Architects-The Point Residence

Bonin Architects & Associates

Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates www.boninarchitects.com Photos by John W. Hession
Transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Aramore - Buckhead

Designer Deanna

Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Victorian Farmhouse

Living Stone Design + Build

Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops and panelled appliances.

Dallas | Whiterock | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We introduce to you one of our newer services we are providing here at Kitchen Design Concepts: spaces that just need a little reviving! As of recent, we are taking on projects that are in need of minimal updating, as in, spaces that don’t need a full-on remodel. Yes, you heard right! If your space has good bones, you like the layout of your kitchen, and you just need a few cosmetic changes, then today’s feature is for you! Recently, we updated a space where we did just this! The kitchen was in need of a little love, some fresh paint, and new finishes. And if we’re being honest here, the result looks almost as if the kitchen had a full-on remodel! To learn more about this space and how we did our magic, continue reading below: The Before and After First, see what an impact new finishes can make! The “before” image shows a kitchen with outdated finishes such as the tile countertops, backsplash, and cabinetry finish. The “after” image, is a kitchen that looks almost as if its brand new, the image speaks for itself! Cabinetry With the wooden cabinetry in this kitchen already having great bones, all we needed to do was our refinishing process that involved removing door and drawer fronts, sanding, priming, and painting. The main color of the cabinetry is white (Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005) and as an accent, we applied a deep navy blue that really pops in this space (Sherwin Willaims Naval 6244). As a special design element, we incorporated a natural wooden band across the hood which is subtle but adds an element of surprise. Countertops The original countertops in this space were a 12×12 tile with cracks and discolored grout from all the wear and tear. To replace the countertops, we installed a clean and crisp quartz that is not only durable but easy to maintain (no grout here!). The 3cm countertops are a Cambria quartz in a grey-tone color (Carrick). Backsplash Keeping things simple, yet classic, we installed a 3×6 subway tile from Interceramic. The crisp white pairs well with all the other finishes of the space and really brighten the space up! To spice things up, we paired the white tile with a contrasting grout color (Cape Grey) that matches the countertop. This is a simple method to add interest to your white backsplash! Fixtures and Fittings For the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen, we wanted pieces that made a statement. That’s why we selected this industrial style faucet from Brizo! The faucet is a Brizo LITZE™ PULL-DOWN FAUCET WITH ARC SPOUT AND INDUSTRIAL HANDLE (63044LF-BLGL). The matte black paired with the luxe gold elements really make a statement! To match the gold elements of the faucet, we installed cabinetry hardware from Topknobs in the same gold finish. The hardware is a Channing pull TK743HB. Lastly, the large single bowl sink (who doesn’t want a large sink?!) is a great functional touch to the kitchen. The sink is a Blanco Precision 16″ R10 super single with 16″ Drainer in stainless steel (516216).

Newhaven Kitchen with Classical Design

Newhaven Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island and brown benchtop.

My Houzz: Playful Bohemian Flair for a Nashville Live-Work Home

Caroline Sharpnack

Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2017 Houzz
Transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

East Danforth Reno

Greening Homes Ltd.

White Ikea cabinetry lines the center kitchen floor plan.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lyndhurst Luxury

Alliance Architecture Ltd

New kitchen achieved through wall alterations. A bakers scullery lies behind the kitchen's back wall.
Design ideas for a large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a triple-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Texas Ranch House in the Hill Country

Geschke Group Architecture

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Alabama Customer Home | Lulamae Model

Clayton Homes

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Rustic Cabin

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

Country kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Shady Glen

LoneStar Design Build

Squint Photo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

West Village Modern - New York

Cullman and Kravis

Transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

New Heights

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Victoria Highfill, Photography by MelissaMMills.com
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Louvered Cabinets 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!