Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

T house 2017

Rightwise

photo by Nick McGinn White inset kitchen with shaker doors and beaded panels Subzero integrated refrigerator Alder island with distressed finish Library Ladder

Cottage kitchen accented with red

J M Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Arts & Crafts Kitchen

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for an arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and with island.

Greenwich Street

Liza Kuhn Interiors

Photo of a small traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Eldorado Stone 2017

Eldorado Stone

This is an example of a transitional open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tallichet Residence

Intexure Architects

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Houston with panelled appliances, red splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and a double-bowl sink.

McFann Residence

SCHROLL CABINETS

Blakely Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an integrated sink, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

High Plain Desert

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, with island and grey floor.

34 Turret Grove - Clapham

I.D Studio17

http://www.maltwoodlondon.co.uk

Custom Kitchen Cabinetry 881

Kitchen Appeal

Kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry. High-end style meets form meets function.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

MINI APPARTEMENT PARIS 05

NIM Architecture

HERVE ABBADIE + FRANCESCA DE MARCHI
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback and panelled appliances.

Taverns in Clark County

Janice's at the Saltbox

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wright Touch

Imagine That Kitchens + Baths

Clients’ Design Objectives: To restore the home, designed by John Howe, chief draftsman for Frank Lloyd Wright, to its original integrity. The kitchen had been remodeled in the 80’s and was an eyesore. Challenges: To maintain the existing footprint of the room, bring in more light, and maintain the mahogany light valance band that encircles all the rooms Solutions: We began by removing the texture from the ceilings, the sheetrock from the beams, and adding mahogany veneer to the trusses which frame the clerestory windows. Mahogany cabinets were installed to match the wood throughout the home. Honed black granite countertops and a glass mosaic backsplash added a feeling of warmth and elegance. Lighting under the new cabinets on the brick wall and the extension of up-lighting over the sink wall cabinetry brightened up the room. We added illuminated floating shelves similar to ones built by Howe and Wright. To maintain the line of the valance band we used a Subzero, chiseling out ½” of tile so we were able to drop it in place, perfectly aligning it with the band. The homeowner loves cooking and eating in the new kitchen. “It feels like it belongs in the house and we think John Howe would have loved it.”

Kitchen Remodel

Moxie Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a large eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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NUS Arquitectura i espais

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Bayerische Architektenkammer

1:20 Innenarchitektur

1:20 Innenarchitektur, Sasha Kletzsch
Photo of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Two Island Contemporary European Style Kitchen with Aster Cucine Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Contemporary two-island European style kitchen with Aster Cucine cabinetry in a combination of Oak and brushed stainless with a modula door style, black absolute honed countertops and stainless steel countertops, and a stainless steel hood.

Rustic Charmer

Kitchen Choreography

Jason Hulet Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and travertine splashback.

Projet Bertha

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and with island.

Kitchen with Red Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!