A custom range hood crafted of precast stone coordinates with handpainted tiles on the backsplash of the range niche in this Spanish Revival Custom Home by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri.

Street of Dreams Tuscan Villa

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions Sallie Elliott, Allied ASID Exclusively Faux
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

Colorado Lodge

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Chandler Arizona - New Stacked Cabinets

Ray of Light Custom Cabinets

Oak cabinets, refinished with onyx stain. Added stacked upper cabinets with glass
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

A British client requested an 'unfitted' look. Robinson Interiors was called in to help create a space that appeared built up over time, with vintage elements. For this kitchen reclaimed wood was used along with three distinctly different cabinet finishes (Stained Wood, Ivory, and Vintage Green), multiple hardware styles (Black, Bronze and Pewter) and two different backsplash tiles. We even used some freestanding furniture (A vintage French armoire) to give it that European cottage feel. A fantastic 'SubZero 48' Refrigerator, a British Racing Green Aga stove, the super cool Waterstone faucet with farmhouse sink all hep create a quirky, fun, and eclectic space! We also included a few distinctive architectural elements, like the Oculus Window Seat (part of a bump-out addition at one end of the space) and an awesome bronze compass inlaid into the newly installed hardwood floors. This bronze plaque marks a pivotal crosswalk central to the home's floor plan. Finally, the wonderful purple and green color scheme is super fun and definitely makes this kitchen feel like springtime all year round! Masterful use of Pantone's Color of the year, Ultra Violet, keeps this traditional cottage kitchen feeling fresh and updated.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Phoenix Rustic Kitchen

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Pat Kofahl
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Short Hills Transformation

SEK Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and beige floor.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

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Donald Bowles Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel

Naturally Creative, inc.

KraftMaid Cabinetry. Vintage cream color painted cabinet on Cherry wood. Island in a brown stain on Birch wood. Pompeii Quartz countertop. Vintage style kitchen. Traditional kitchen.

Mine Hill Bi-Level Kitchen Remodel

Gr8 Kitchens

We designed and remodeled a small and cramped kitchen by opening up the walls and adding additional prep space and seating by incorporating an Island into the design. Starmark Cherry Inset cabinetry was used in this design. The homeowner wanted a Tuscan feel so they chose a tumbled tile for the backslash along with grape vine themed sink and door hardware. Gr8 Kitchens is a StarMark cabinetry authorized dealer.

Martis Camp Lot 339

Nicholas Sonder Architect

Vance Fox Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Lake of the Isles Sleek

Lind Nelson Construction Inc.

Photographer, Morgan Sheff
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Old World Kitchen

Central Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Rustic Kitchen Design

Tukasa Creations, Inc.

Sam Ferris
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Big Hill Ranch Kitchen remodel

Wall Street Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Nob Hill Kitchen: Dining Corner

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Modern Ranch

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom French Contemporary Home

Cook Designs

View of kitchen though to wine room from breakfast
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Stone 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!