Barry Griffin
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kirkside, Los Angeles

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

This large, devout family in West LA hired us to make their new construction, storybook traditional home dreams come true. And we had such a joy in working with them and love the end result. Small touches of contemporary lighting and art make the space feel updated and fresh, while materials and forms of the furnishings lent themselves to a truly timeless result. The basketweave backsplash lends beautiful interest while not competing with the cabinet design. We love a good traditional design, and had a wonderful time with this project and these clients.

Willow Way Home

Lange Custom Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Montclair Danby marble island

Eastern Surfaces, Inc.

Montclair Danby marble island with mitered edge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with marble benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

9 Peak Eight Circle - Kitchen

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Pinnacle Mountain Homes
This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and panelled appliances.

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User

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and panelled appliances.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Design + Build

JP Design & Build Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Lakewood Remodel

Domotics

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Ortiz (Waypoint) Zelmar Kitchen Remodel

Zelmar Kitchen Designs & More, LLC

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Southwestern Dream Kitchen

EURO Design Build

Ken Vaughan
Design ideas for a small single-wall separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Perry Kitchen

Griffin Customs, LLC

Barry Griffin
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

New Mediterranean

Omni Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Ashburn Kitchen & Family Room

Synergy Design & Construction

For their renovated kitchen, our clients wanted a rustic contemporary style, mixing vintage inspired materials with classic clean lines. We created a “Modern-day Farmhouse” look for them, complete with apron sink, vintage furniture and lighting, hand-scraped hardwood, and glazed white cabinetry.

Banquette Seating

APEX Design Build

Traditional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Kitchen Remodel Dated to WOW

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The kitchen was stuck in the 1980s with builder stock grade cabinets. It did not have enough space for two cooks to work together comfortably, or to entertain large groups of friends and family. The lighting and wall colors were also dated and made the small kitchen feel even smaller. By removing some walls between the kitchen and dining room, relocating a pantry closet,, and extending the kitchen footprint into a tiny home office on one end where the new spacious pantry and a built-in desk now reside, and about 4 feet into the family room to accommodate two beverage refrigerators and glass front cabinetry to be used as a bar serving space, the client now has the kitchen they have been dreaming about for years. Steven Kaye Photography

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.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets 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!