This kitchen remodel included removing an interior wall creating one large open space connected the kitchen, dining, and living room.
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cold Canyon Remodel

The Cabinet Gallery

Kitchen and master vanity remodel.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Elmhurst Cottage

DESIGN LAB 444

Stephanie Russo Photography
Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Light and Bright Kitchen

Suhr Interior Design

Open kitchen design with white shaker cabinets and a large custom Island. 12x24 gray tile ties in with the stone backsplash and quartz countertop. The navy/blue island anchors the kitchen and adds some needed color. - Shot by Matt Kocourek

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Cortijo

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

All white kitchen with large, central island with custom stainless steel chandelier.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with with island, beige splashback, beige benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and quartzite benchtops.

Custom White Kitchen

Magnolia Home Remodeling Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vacation in the Mountains

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Reclaimed flooring by Reclaimed DesignWorks. Photos by Emily Minton Redfield Photography.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Twin Bridges

Chad Hemphill Construction

Inspiration for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Fence Post Lane Model

Cotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

That '70s House

Meadowlark Design+Build

A galley kitchen and a breakfast bar that spans the entire length of the island creates the perfect kitchen space for entertaining both family and friends. This galley kitchen is part of a first floor renovation done by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bradhurst Full Home Remodel

Pluff Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Condo Kitchen Remodel in Burlington, MA

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen remodel by Showplace was designed by Cathy from our Nashua showroom. These homeowners recently downsized into their new condo and are in the process of remodeling their home! This transitional kitchen remodel features a Showplace Lancaster door with a Gunsmoke finish, granite "white ice" countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Cathy also designed a bathroom vanity for this home.

Ladera

Lewis Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Our Work

Builders Flooring

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

House Remodel - Wynnewood, PA

Cordeiro Construction, Inc

Alcove Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Shades of Grey Kitchen Redmoel

Legacy Construction

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Providence with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

The Hearth & the Home

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Rich dark stain on custom maple cabinets by Wood-Mode. Custom tall oven cabinet

Bay Area Kitchens

Refrigerator niche (partial view) and custom tall oven cabinet with a dark stain on maple, and a French door convection oven.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Stone Tile 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!