Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, no island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, white splashback, slate floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

‘East Hampton, NY’

Design Depot

Small transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen - Contemporary Glass House Wiltshire

Fowler Architecture & Planning

The kitchen has a contemporary farmhouse feel with wooden worktops, and a purple/plum Aga to match the units. The bi fold doors open onto the terrace and bring plenty of light in.

Brookhaven Raised Panel Cherry Cabinet Kitchen with Two-Level Island

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan Brookhaven raised panel Cherry cabinet kitchen with granite counters and slate tile flooring. Two-level center island.

Custom Island

Tin Cup Enterprises

Athena Kratzer
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with black cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

Irvine: White Kitchen with Built-in Desk

Pacific Coast Custom Design

For this kitchen remodel we used custom maple cabinets in a swiss coffee finish with a coordinating dark maple island with beautiful custom finished end panels and posts. The countertops are Cambria Summerhill quartz and the backsplash is a combination of honed and polished Carrara marble. We designed a terrific custom built-in desk with 2 work stations.

Kitchens

FCS Cabinets

Large transitional galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Lashley

Living Stone Design + Build

Ray Mata
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

White Pantry with Antique Table

Maraya Interior Design

Old World Mix of Spanish and English graces this completely remodeled old home in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. All new painted cabinets throughout, with glossy and satin finishes mixed with antiques discovered throughout the world. A wonderful mix of the owner's antique red rugs over the slate and bleached walnut floors pared with an eclectic modern art collection give a contemporary feel to this old style villa. A new pantry crafted from the unused 'maids room' attaches to the kitchen with a glossy blue island and white cabinetry. Large red velvet drapes separate the very large great room with the limestone fireplace and oversized upholstery from the kitchen area. Upstairs the library is created from an attic space, with long cushioned window seats in a wild mix of reds and blues. Several unique upstairs rooms for guests with on suite baths in different colors and styles. Black and white bath, Red bedroom, blue bedrooms, all with unique art. Off of the master features a sun room with a long, low extra long sofa, grass shades and soft drapes. Project Location Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. John Madden Construction

Bergen County, NJ - Farmhouse - Kitchen

The Hammer & Nail, Inc.

Bergen County, NJ - Farmhouse - Kitchen Designed by The Hammer & Nail Inc. Photography by Peter Rymwid http://thehammerandnail.com #BartLidsky #HNdesigns #KitchenDesign

Project 4

Patti's Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

The rich, dark granite countertops are contrasted by white upper and base cabinets, the stainless steel appliances, and a warm beige subway tile backsplash.

Bethesda, MD Contemporary Galley Kitchen

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA We completely revamped the kitchen and breakfast areas and gave these spaces more natural light. They wanted a place that is both aesthetic and practical and we achieved this by having space for sitting in the breakfast space and the peninsulas on both sides of the kitchen, not to mention there is extra sitting space along the bay window with extra storage. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Kitchen

BC 11 Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Covenant LLC

An open and inviting kitchen featuring a beautiful thick pietra del cardosa countertop. Island offers plenty of open space for cooking and preparation as well as seating.

Manhattan, NY Residence

Artistic Tile

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Granite, Marble and Quartz Countertops

Onyx Marble and Granite

David Fox
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and grey floor.

Blue, White, Orange Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Striking in Black & White

Bobby Sanders -- Sanders Design Build

A beautiful kitchen remodel in Amarillo featuring white cabinetry on the main walls and a dark wood island with curved edges. Oversized metal and glass lanterns hang over the island to enhance the natural light and recessed lighting overhead. The focal point of the kitchen is this custom designed zinc vent hood above the striking harlequin tile patterned backsplash. Other notable items include a Turbo Chef double oven, corner cabinets with open shelving, and a coordinating butler's pantry located adjacent to the main kitchen.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Exposed Wood Beams

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This Modern Farmhouse kitchen has a touch of rustic charm. Designed by Curtis Lumber Company, Inc., the kitchen features cabinets from Crystal Cabinet Works Inc. (Keyline Inset, Gentry). The glossy, rich, hand-painted look backsplash is by Daltile (Artigiano) and the slate floor is by Sheldon Slate. Photos property of Curtis Lumber company, Inc.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Slate Floors 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!