Small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Kilmore French Provincial Kitchen

Advanced Cabinetry - New Kitchens and Wardrobes

This french provincial kitchen has all the trimmings: farmhouse butler sink, large chimney breast, detailed capping, reeded pillasters, corbels, turned posts & decorative skirting all finished in a café latte patina paint finish. The kitchen is large in size and provides plenty of storage with 2 pantrys plus an appliance cabinet to keep everything in it’s place.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

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Real Estate Judge

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen Remodel - Missouri City, Tx

Monumental Homes Inc.

The kitchen was completely redesigned. We removed one wall, making a major structural change. Put a new beam for structural support, opening the kitchen. New cabinets with insert doors, new island design, new countertops and backsplash.

Fauxwood Cabinets

Guyton Industries, LLC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, no island and beige floor.

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National Services, LLC

Removed 2-walls to open up kitchen, and add an island with
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

DIY Network’s Blog Cabin Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

This Florida Gulf home is a project by DIY Network where they asked viewers to design a home and then they built it! Talk about giving a consumer what they want! We were fortunate enough to have been picked to tile the kitchen--and our tile is everywhere! Using tile from countertop to ceiling is a great way to make a dramatic statement. But it's not the only dramatic statement--our monochromatic Moroccan Fish Scale tile provides a perfect, neutral backdrop to the bright pops of color throughout the kitchen. That gorgeous kitchen island is recycled copper from ships! Overall, this is one kitchen we wouldn't mind having for ourselves. Large Moroccan Fish Scale Tile - 130 White Photos by: Christopher Shane

Singhko Kitchen Renovations

Singhko Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

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Tier1 Group, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Duquette

Bluestone Building, LLC

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Birmingham with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

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Twenty Five Company

Designed by Pick Your Seat Interiors, Liz Clausen
This is an example of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Greenest little house in America

Canyon Design Build

Photography by Indivar Sivanathan http://www.indivarsivanathan.com/

Currier Kitchens

Currier Kitchens & Baths

Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Capitola Beach House

Frederick Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Southbank

PAUA Architects Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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Matco Remodeling, Builders & Developers

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

House 24 Nedlands

Kensington Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Kostner Street Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Kitchen Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Terrazzo Benchtops 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!