Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Portland Exectutive Home

Plush Couture Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen

Capital Design Cabinetry

Large arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Streeterville Co-op

Eva Quateman Interiors

White and black kitchen Warner Straube
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Tonbridge Crittall Extension

YES Glazing Solutions

Photo of a large eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and recessed.

Reforma de cocina en Barcelona por Meine Kuchen

Julen Esnal Photography

Reforma de cocina a cargo de la empresa Meine Kuchen en Barcelona. Fotografías: Julen Esnal
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Kirribilli Renovation

Braeside Building & Joinery

Kitchen with views to the Sydney Opera House
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, white floor, recessed, white cabinets, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Casa BS

ADA Arredi | Design | Arte

Cucina con ante in legno, si sviluppa ad L: con una zona colonne e pensili e un piano lineare dove vi è la zona operativa di piano cottura e lavello. Base lavello costituita da due cassettoni per contenere i cestini rifiuti per raccolta differenziata, lavello in ceramica sottopiano e miscelatore nero con doccino.

ULTIMO - Bostonia in White

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, limestone benchtops, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Malibu Belgian Farmhouse

JTID Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Reforma de cocina en Barcelona por Meine Kuchen

Julen Esnal Photography

Reforma de cocina a cargo de la empresa Meine Kuchen en Barcelona. Fotografías: Julen Esnal
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Mediterranean Kitchen Remodel in Honolulu

O'Donnell Construction

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

vintage è bello

michele volpi - studio interior design

due sono le caratteristiche che andranno ad influire sul risultato finale dell'appartamento attualmente oggetto di studio. La prima è la volontà da parte del progettista di rendere omaggio mediante il suo recupero, al pavimento in graniglia decorata, presente in tutte stanze, escluso il bagno. La seconda è la volontà dei giovani proprietari nel voler uno stile degli arredi che ricordi un design anni 50, anche se con i necessari adeguamenti alla vita contemporanea e con qualche concessione ad un gusto più contemporaneo.

Styled to Perfection

MASSIMO interiors

Massimo Interiors was engaged to style the interiors of this contemporary Brighton project, for a professional and polished end-result. When styling, my job is to interpret a client’s brief, and come up with ideas and creative concepts for the shoot. The aim was to keep it inviting and warm. Blessed with a keen eye for aesthetics and details, I was able to successfully capture the best features, angles, and overall atmosphere of this newly built property. With a knack for bringing a shot to life, I enjoy arranging objects, furniture and products to tell a story, what props to add and what to take away. I make sure that the composition is as complete as possible; that includes art, accessories, textiles and that finishing layer. Here, the introduction of soft finishes, textures, gold accents and rich merlot tones, are a welcome juxtaposition to the hard surfaces. Sometimes it can be very different how things read on camera versus how they read in real life. I think a lot of finished projects can often feel bare if you don’t have things like books, textiles, objects, and my absolute favourite, fresh flowers. I am very adept at working closely with photographers to get the right shot, yet I control most of the styling, and let the photographer focus on getting the shot. Despite the intricate logistics behind the scenes, not only on shoot days but also those prep days and return days too, the final photos are a testament to creativity and hard work.

Chalet moderno sulle Alpi

DOTS Architects

Legno di larice spazzolato anche per la cucina, costruita su misura con accostamenti contemporanei: il piano di lavoro è in pietra grigia, mentre l’alzata è rivestita in gres porcellanato che riprende le tinte della pietra. Gli elettrodomestici, il lavello e la rubinetteria hanno una finitura di acciaio che ne sottolinea l’aspetto moderno e funzionale.

Kitchen

Alessandro Frasson

Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

South London Kitchen renovation

Upper Fifth Street Design Ltd

Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Tonbridge Crittall Extension

YES Glazing Solutions

This is an example of a large eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and recessed.

COCINA CON ISLA

e20 Arquitectos

Cocina con encimera e isla de piedra natural comunicada con el comedor y el salón de la vivienda. Espacios abierto y continuos con luz e iluminación natural.

Classic Blue 2020

Giulia Sorcioni

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops and Recessed 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!