Photography by Sara Eastman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Beavercreek Kitchen Renovation

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Landenberg, PA

Stone Creek Custom Kitchens & Design

Custom kitchen in the south western suburbs of Philadelphia. Design and photography by Steve Simpson.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen with Unique Storage

Designs by Martina

Unique corner to hide the TV and create a double door pantry cabinet. Photography: SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Butler Pantry

Chaffey Building Group

Photo of an arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California

John Malick & Associates

Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Island - Bright Large Kitchen Remodel (Northbrook, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

We recently completed an extensive kitchen remodel and expansion project in Northbrook that involved demolishing the entire 15′ wall that separated the living room and kitchen, as well as a former tea closet. Our client’s vision was to create a more open and modern space that would seamlessly connect the living and dining rooms. To achieve this, we transformed the tea closet into a stunning wet bar, and installed a new, custom-designed island that perfectly complements the space. In addition, we replaced the existing tile flooring, cabinetry, and appliances with brand new ones, resulting in a fresh and contemporary feel throughout the entire kitchen.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Congress Park Denver Square

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a circa 1904 Denver Square in Congress Park. We remodeled the kitchen, powder room and the entire basement. In the photos, look for the vintage dining room sideboard that we were able to save and move into the kitchen. We added french doors to an exterior patio in the dining room where it used to sit.

Mandy

Enfort Homes

Mandy's timeless white oak kitchen features a 48" wolf range, 3 burnished brass jumbo pendants, a custom board & bat range hood, geometric square backsplash that gives LOTS of texture, 44” @Kohler Prolific sink, two dishwashers, custom panel Sub-Zero refrigerator, and hidden pantry.

Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room

Harbour Towne Construction

A large kitchen island, with a built in microwave drawer, adds additional seating and counter space for cooking and entertaining guests at the same time.

East Vancouver Heritage Revival

Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Biltmore Revival

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

PROJECT OVERVIEW: This 1929 Tudor style home was perfect for a couple that loves to collect antiques, but the original kitchen that came with it didn’t work for their family lifestyle. The original floor plan included a small, irregular shaped kitchen with a very large brick fireplace, small nook area, and rear porch entryway, all compartmentalized by load bearing walls. The new design boasts a large kitchen defined by a 24’ fridge and freezer tower wall paneled to match perimeter cabinetry and flanked by double arched entries to both the new butler’s pantry and dining room. WHAT MAKES THIS PROJECT UNIQUE: Besides eliminating all the large, load bearing walls that divided the overall space, both floors and ceilings had to be aligned to bring the space together. On either end of the long, paneled tower elevation, arched doorways lead to a new butler’s pantry on the left (which then leads into the dining room) and a newly created hall with floor to ceiling bookshelves on the right (which also leads into the dining room). Archways, butler’s pantry, and hall all match kitchen cabinetry. Even retro light switches and receptacles were designed into matching paneling. DESIGN CHALLENGES: The homeowners wanted a large, family friendly kitchen and better flow between the kitchen and dining room. To achieve this 18’ X 19’ family sized kitchen with a clean ceiling, 31 lineal feet of load bearing wall had to be suspended at 9’. Back-to-back steel C- channels bolted together and a steel I Beam were installed to carry the load of 11” thick brick, 2 ½ story walls.

Biltmore Revival

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Toronto Mid Down Summer Hill Home

AC Interiors Design & Build

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Alta Vista, Malibu, Vineyard, UT | Studio McGee

Hallmark Floors

Parade Home in Vineyard, Utah designed by Studio McGee. This home features Hallmark Floors Alta Vista, Malibu. Learn more about Alta Vista at: https://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/alta-vista-hardwood-collection/

GE Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher

Custom Distributors

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with stainless steel appliances, with island, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Sacramento Chic Entertainer

Nar Design Group

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

Built-in pantry cabinets with pull-out organizers.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Porcelain 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!