Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cochran Street

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Cabinetry (Eudora, Harmony Door Style, Perimeter: Bright White Finish, Island: Willow Gray with Brush Gray Glaze) Hardware (Berenson, Polished Nickel)

1154 Washington Street

Benjamin Construction

There are several unique elements to this project, one example being the columns that separate the floating kitchen shelves. The team created these columns and shelves by dealing with an existing condition (the neighbors pipes). The masonry wall that is shown on the interior of the kitchen is also the exterior of the building, so the pipes couldn’t be removed or hidden. There was electrical in that wall, as well, so the team built all of this into the design of the kitchen.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

La cucina affaccia sull'ingresso della casa con una penisola con fuochi in linea della Smeg. Cappa in acciaio sospesa. Pannellatura della cucina in laminato multicolore. Soppalco sopra ingresso con letto ospiti. Scaletta vintage di accesso al soppalco. Piano del top e lavabi in corian. Paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato.

Mr & Mrs Kensington

Paul Alexander Kitchens

Beautiful Matt Lacquered Handless German Kitchen in London apartment. Herringbone Floor through with a large island and built in hob extraction, meaning no chunky bulkhead above, creates that open plan living the client was after.

Pacific Palisades Residence

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hunting Lodge

Nested Tours

Nested Tours
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Penthouse Complete Renovation, Aldgate, London

HouseUP

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Mountain Modern

TKP Architects

Playful colors jump out from their white background, cozy outdoor spaces contrast with widescreen mountain panoramas, and industrial metal details find their home on light stucco facades. Elements that might at first seem contradictory have been combined into a fresh, harmonized whole. Welcome to Paradox Ranch. Photos by: J. Walters Photography

nx510 / nx505 Onxyschwarz samtmatt / Indischrot samtmatt / Nebelblau-Satin

next125

Ein Ambiente voller Kultiviertheit und Individualität und viel Platz zum Verstauen: das ist die Küche mit Fronten in expressivem Indischrot, subtil erfrischt mit einem Akzent in Nebelblau. Dafür, dass man sich in der Küche wohlfühlt fühlt, sorgt die großzügige, offene Planung, die die Grenzen zum Wohnbereich verschwimmen lässt. Dreh- und Angelpunkt der Küche ist die kubische Insel mit integrierter Bar, die die Architektur des Raumes definiert und sich gleichzeitig optisch zurücknimmt. An atmosphere full of sophistication and individuality and lots of storage space: that‘s the kitchen with fronts in expressive Indian red subtly refreshed by a hint of misty blue. The spacious, open planning which blur the boundaries between the kitchen and the living space make you feel good. The cubic island with integrated bar that defines the architecture of the room and at the same time is visually unobtrusive forms the centre of the kitchen.

6074 North Hermitage

THE CREATIVE LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Grey Transitional Kitchen

VMAX LLC

Custom Kitchen by VMAX LLC
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Vibrance

The Hands Of Sean Perry

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

Springfield1 by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

This "butler's pantry" wet bar provides a great backdrop to the dining area. The small prep sink provides another prep space too. And the brick backsplash catches the eye and ties the area to the kitchen.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Eleonore St

MLM INCORPORATED

Photo of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mannington - Antigua - Pacaya Mesquite Cinder

Corona Hardwood

Right side kitchen shot, showing off these beautiful mesquite hardwood floors from Mannington and this amazing island which doubles as a table space for entertaining guests.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Red Splashback and White Benchtop 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!