This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and shiplap splashback.

Fort Mill Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

The custom shiplap hood trimmed in stainless steel adds a casual look to this simple, but detail-rich For tMill, SC kitchen design. The dark gray wall cabinets and island add a touch of drama to the otherwise white space. © Lassiter Photography | **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Coastal Kitchen- Bel Air

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Transitional Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This remodel is a stunning 100-year-old Wayzata home! The home’s history was embraced while giving the home a refreshing new look. Every aspect of this renovation was thoughtfully considered to turn the home into a "DREAM HOME" for generations to enjoy. With Mingle designed cabinetry throughout several rooms of the home, there is plenty of storage and style. A turn-of-the-century transitional farmhouse home is sure to please the eyes of many and be the perfect fit for this family for years to come. Spacecrafting

2901 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, VA

Richmond Hill Design + Build

This gorgeous renovation has been designed and built by Richmond Hill Design + Build and offers a floor plan that suits today’s lifestyle. This home sits on a huge corner lot and features over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, a fenced-in backyard with a deck and a 2-car garage with off street parking! A spacious living room greets you and showcases the shiplap accent walls, exposed beams and original fireplace. An addition to the home provides an office space with a vaulted ceiling and exposed brick wall. The first floor bedroom is spacious and has a full bath that is accessible through the mud room in the rear of the home, as well. Stunning open kitchen boasts floating shelves, breakfast bar, designer light fixtures, shiplap accent wall and a dining area. A wide staircase leads you upstairs to 3 additional bedrooms, a hall bath and an oversized laundry room. The master bedroom offers 3 closets, 1 of which is a walk-in. The en-suite has been thoughtfully designed and features tile floors, glass enclosed tile shower, dual vanity and plenty of natural light. A finished basement gives you additional entertaining space with a wet bar and half bath. Must-see quality build!

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Delahow Street 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Before rennovation
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cotton Blue Cottage

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Quincy Lift

GLDESIGN

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wheeler Whole House Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pinecrest Residence

Anders Lasater Architects

photo by Chad Mellon
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Natural lighting showcasing hardwood flooring, pendant lighting fixtures, shaker style cabinets, and concrete countertop texture. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Barton Hills Residence

FLUX COLLABORATIVE

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Complete remodel and addition of 1000sq Tudor home in Altadena

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An original 1930’s English Tudor with only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath spanning about 1730 sq.ft. was purchased by a family with 2 amazing young kids, we saw the potential of this property to become a wonderful nest for the family to grow. The plan was to reach a 2550 sq. ft. home with 4 bedroom and 4 baths spanning over 2 stories. With continuation of the exiting architectural style of the existing home. A large 1000sq. ft. addition was constructed at the back portion of the house to include the expended master bedroom and a second-floor guest suite with a large observation balcony overlooking the mountains of Angeles Forest. An L shape staircase leading to the upstairs creates a moment of modern art with an all white walls and ceilings of this vaulted space act as a picture frame for a tall window facing the northern mountains almost as a live landscape painting that changes throughout the different times of day. Tall high sloped roof created an amazing, vaulted space in the guest suite with 4 uniquely designed windows extruding out with separate gable roof above. The downstairs bedroom boasts 9’ ceilings, extremely tall windows to enjoy the greenery of the backyard, vertical wood paneling on the walls add a warmth that is not seen very often in today’s new build. The master bathroom has a showcase 42sq. walk-in shower with its own private south facing window to illuminate the space with natural morning light. A larger format wood siding was using for the vanity backsplash wall and a private water closet for privacy. In the interior reconfiguration and remodel portion of the project the area serving as a family room was transformed to an additional bedroom with a private bath, a laundry room and hallway. The old bathroom was divided with a wall and a pocket door into a powder room the leads to a tub room. The biggest change was the kitchen area, as befitting to the 1930’s the dining room, kitchen, utility room and laundry room were all compartmentalized and enclosed. We eliminated all these partitions and walls to create a large open kitchen area that is completely open to the vaulted dining room. This way the natural light the washes the kitchen in the morning and the rays of sun that hit the dining room in the afternoon can be shared by the two areas. The opening to the living room remained only at 8’ to keep a division of space.

Texas Farmhouse Kitchen

BreMarie Designs LLC

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Updated Classic Vacation Home

Alicia Shearer Interior Design

Updated SW Florida kitchen with a view from the sink that makes it all worth while. Working with existing floor plan, and cabinet configuration, new wood shaker doors, quartzite counter top, dual sinks with Waterworks faucets, Integrated sinks, custom millwork - shiplap floor to ceiling paneling. Inspired by classic Nantucket cottage design with a vintage Florida bungalow twist.

MODERN COTTAGE TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN SHELVING

Willow Root Collective

Custom open shelving feature a brass rod. Shelving depth for full-size dinner plates. Rod for hanging kitchen accessories. Brass sconce adds warmth to the room.

Contemporary White & Neutral Cottage Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A contemporary white kitchen with rift white oak cabinetry. In the middle of the kitchen is a large kitchen island, on one side of the island there is a water-fall edge quartz countertop, and on the other side of the island, there are black countertop stools that surround the end.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Full custom, inset arch and flat front cabinets. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors.
Design ideas for a large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Shiplap Splashback and with Island 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!