Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lake House

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Expansive mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Ely Residence - High style on a budget who says you can't get what you want?

Studio Martin & Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Carmel Views Kitchen Remodel

T. A. Wolfson Design

Kitchen, family, living room and powder room complete remodel. Carbonized bamboo floors laid on the diagonal, hemlock cabinetry, slate backsplash with Anne Sacks bronze center tiles, Juperana granite. Photo by Terri Wolfson

The Point Lookout Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Harrell Design + Build

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and slate splashback.

Stow Reno

Allegiance Construction & Development, LLC

Emerson J. Clauss IV
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Craftsman

Spirit Builders

The Craftsman started with moving the existing historic log cabin located on the property and turning it into the detached garage. The main house spares no detail. This home focuses on craftsmanship as well as sustainability. Again we combined passive orientation with super insulation, PV Solar, high efficiency heat and the reduction of construction waste.

Dalston Shaker Style Kitchen

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

Stunning shaker kitchen in muted tones from Farrow and Ball with bespoke Oak internals and many bespoke features including a lovely larder cupboard with solid Oak spice racks and Ladder. A freestanding island unit marks the design with a fantastic polished concrete worktop.

Doylestown Home Remodel

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Although this remodel retained the original floorplan, we completely updated this entire entry/family room/dining area/kitchen to bring it up to date with current design trends. We built created a built-in dining table of matching wood to keep the design consistent. We also completely revamped the fireplace to give it a more modern appeal.

Contemporary Cottage

CMC Design Studio LLC

Rob Spring Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

West Seattle Kitchen

Avenue 52 Designs

Co-Designer: Trisha Gaffney, AKBD | Co-Designer & Cabinetry by: Vawn Greany, CMKBD | Dura Supreme Cabinetry by Collaborative Interiors | Photography by: Dale Lang, NW Architectural Photography |

Croesgoch Kitchen

Cwtch Haus

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Lakewood Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

By removing the wall we not only had room to design a large and more functional kitchen we opened the rooms to each other so they family can gather together. Photographs by: Libbie Martin with Think Role

Shaker Kitchen With Contemporary Flair

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

Clean and modern kitchen remodel. Porcelain tiles have slate look without the maintenance of natural stone. Sapphire Blue Granite counters tie room together. Shaker style Custom cabinetry is combined with sleek stainless hardware to complete the look.

Rough Sawn Kitchen

Wolf Creek Cabinets

Painted Light Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Residential Work

Britta Design Inc

ericrothphoto.com
Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Judicious

MIREWORKS

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hillcrest Kitchen Remodel

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This Kitchen fixtures really complement the style of the home. The iridescent countertops are a stunning focal point, and the copper slate backsplash is full height to give the Kitchen its finishing touch. All of this is complemented by the hammered copper farmhouse sink and glass pendant over it.

Sand Dollar, Estate Home

Northwest Builders Company Ltd.

Welcome to Sand Dollar, a grand five bedroom, five and a half bathroom family home the wonderful beachfront, marina based community of Palm Cay. On a double lot, the main house, pool, pool house, guest cottage with three car garage make an impressive homestead, perfect for a large family. Built to the highest specifications, Sand Dollar features a Bermuda roof, hurricane impact doors and windows, plantation shutters, travertine, marble and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a generator, water holding tank, and high efficiency central AC. The grand entryway is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, and overlooking the pool is the custom built gourmet kitchen and spacious open plan dining and living areas. Granite counters, dual islands, an abundance of storage space, high end appliances including a Wolf double oven, Sub Zero fridge, and a built in Miele coffee maker, make this a chef’s dream kitchen. On the second floor there are five bedrooms, four of which are en suite. The large master leads on to a 12’ covered balcony with balmy breezes, stunning marina views, and partial ocean views. The master bathroom is spectacular, with marble floors, a Jacuzzi tub and his and hers spa shower with body jets and dual rain shower heads. A large cedar lined walk in closet completes the master suite. On the third floor is the finished attic currently houses a gym, but with it’s full bathroom, can be used for guests, as an office, den, playroom or media room. Fully landscaped with an enclosed yard, sparkling pool and inviting hot tub, outdoor bar and grill, Sand Dollar is a great house for entertaining, the large covered patio and deck providing shade and space for easy outdoor living. A three car garage and is topped by a one bed, one bath guest cottage, perfect for in laws, caretakers or guests. Located in Palm Cay, Sand Dollar is perfect for family fun in the sun! Steps from a gorgeous sandy beach, and all the amenities Palm Cay has to offer, including the world class full service marina, water sports, gym, spa, tennis courts, playground, pools, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Offered unfurnished.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Slate Splashback 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!