Cuisines Sumela
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Adamant Road Kitchen

JH Design Build

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Proyecto de reforma de una vivienda singular con jardín.

Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño

Fotografía: Pilar Martín Bravo
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel Done in Both Stone and Boulder Color Cabinets

Kitchen Solvers of Emerald Coast

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners decided to update their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new custom cabinets. They went with a mission door by Bridgewood Advantage Series done in Maple. For the base cabinets they went with a stone color while the upper cabinets and pantry were done in boulder. For the countertops they went with a Quartz 3 cm and the backsplash was done in a glass subway tile. Some additional touches we included were a bookcase on the end of the island for cookbooks and a custom hutch/coffee station. To complete the new look we also installed oversized Harlow Glass knobs on the upper cabinets and Bordeaux Cabinet pulls on lower cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Black + Rose Gold Kitchen

Plush Design Interiors

A small and dysfunctional kitchen was replaced with a luxury modern kitchen in 3 zones - cook zone, social zone, relax zone. By removing walls, the space opened up to allow a serious cook zone and a social zone with expansive pantry, tea/coffee station and snack prep area. Adjacent is the relax zone which flows to a formal dining area and more living space via french doors.

Traditional Eastside Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Dream Cottage with a View

Mary Hannah Interiors

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Sleek Contemporary Kitchen

Cabinet Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

The Harpenden Project

Folds Inside Ltd

Contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, red floor and black benchtop.

RAVISHING RANCHO SANTA FE HOME

ARTO

Major heart eyes for this fridge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and red floor.

Avocado Ranch

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Highlands Kitchen - After

Blue Leaf Design Build - Dahlia Interiors

Highlands Kitchen After
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, porcelain floors and red floor.

South Plaza KC Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Portfolio

Ross Thiele & Son

Gail Owens
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white splashback and red floor.

Major Kitchen Remodel - Southlake - Brian

Lone Star Kitchens & Baths, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Acequia Trail

Design Alliance

Real Home Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Albuquerque with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel I Muskego

Rigsby Group, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and red floor.

BAJO SOLEADO

bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with Red Floor 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!