This is an example of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orlando with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Williams Residence Interior Design & Remodel

DARCO Design Construction

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Barn

Sarisand Tile

Photographed by the designer, Pete Sandfort. This rustic Kitchen features a tin ceiling, Soap Stone counter tops from Alberene Soap Stone, reclaimed wood cabinets, open shelving, and a feature wall tiled in Thin Brick.

Dark & Stormy

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Metal bars on the muted red brick bring another industrial element to this gorgeous ski home. Metal stools and chairs following the styling of the exposed structural steel beams. View toward the front black door and white walls. Photo by Brice Ferre

Kitchen Renovation

User

A small breakfast bar was incorporated to provide an area for having a coffee or working at a laptop. A newly gibbed ceiling houses led downlights, and the wallpaper under the window gives an added depth to the simple colour scheme. Design by Frances Thompson Kitchen by Alberto Renovations Photography by Liz Evans

Compact kitchen with Steel Grey Granite benches and gloss white cabinetry

Kiwi Kitchens Ltd

Spice and bottle pullouts are an excellent use of a narrow space next to the hob area. It removes all these items from other pantry areas to where they are actually used.

Garneau Up-Down Duplex

ArtHouse Residential

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse gets a Contemporary face-lift: Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Remodel

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

In the kitchen we have updated this farmhouse with new cabinets, countertops, colorful backsplash & LVP flooring.
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

BOLD + Balance: Modern Farmhouse

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Rift-cut white oak cabinets with wood-look luxury vinyl plank floors
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Airbnb Townhome in Charlotte

Sara Chen

Sara Chen
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Sweetgrass Place

Vleeming Custom Homes

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Remodel

Cabinets & Design By Cozette Inc

Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Industrial Modern Complete Home Renovation

Lisa Basaraba

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Dark & Stormy

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photo by Brice Ferre
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hornby renovation

Kiwi Kitchens Ltd

Stainless steel benchtops with Bestwood Melamine Silver Haze cabinetry. The Blum Space Tower pantry is an awesome storage option when there is limited space.

Farmhouse gets a Contemporary face-lift: Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Remodel

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

In the kitchen we have updated this farmhouse with new cabinets, countertops, colorful backsplash & LVP flooring.
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Barn

Sarisand Tile

Photograph by the designer, Pete Sandfort. SoapStone counter tops with an island having two side panels. The Brick is a thin brick tile and the cabinets were made from Trailer wood to match the fireplace surround.

Kiwi Cabins at a Queenstown Holiday Park

Genius Homes

Andy Simmers - Elevated Images
Small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dunedin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

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Granite Transformations

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen with Red Splashback and Vinyl 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!