Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.
Expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen- Bel Air

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Design ideas for 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.

River Club Luxury

Blythe Building Company

Modern farmhouse kitchen with shiplap backsplash, blue pendant lights, a butcher block insert on the quartzite kitchen island, plantation shutters, and a custom range hood.

Bright open kitchen

PURE Design Inc.

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Spring Creek Modern Farmhouse

BV Builders

Open concept kitchen with black and white shaker cabinets. The kitchen has black lower cabinets on the island and range wall and white cabinets on refrigerator wall. Reclaimed floating wood shelving sits on either side of the hammered copper hood that matches the hammered copper farmhouse sink. The shiplap backsplash is made from non-combustable materials and is painted with a heat resistant high gloss paint.

MODERN COTTAGE TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN

Willow Root Collective

Warm, inviting kitchen featuring a countertop hutch, open shelving, and granite countertops. Custom open shelves with enough depth for full-size dinner plates. Brass rods for hanging kitchen accessories.

Kitchen

PURE Design Inc.

This stunning relaxed beachouse was recently featured in House and Home Magazine in march 2020. We took a dated and spacially scattered layout, and reinvented the house by opening walls, removing posts and beams, and have given this adorable family new functional and cozy rooms that were not previously usable.

Delahow Street 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Before rennovation
This is an example of 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.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beacon Cape

Costello Fine Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Cape Breton Cottage

Kitchens For Cooking

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Spring Creek Modern Farmhouse

BV Builders

Open concept kitchen with black and white shaker cabinets. The 48 inch Thermador range is paired with the hammered copper hood. The dining room is off the kitchen and opens out onto the covered back deck.

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.

T. Residence

Olinova Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen 12

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Küchentraum in Schwarz mit Holzwand und verstecktem Raum

WeyFra Individualmöbel GmbH

Kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Remodel in Niceville (3)

Randy Wise Homes Inc

This home in Niceville received a whole home renovation. The exterior was updated with a faux window added to the second story to create continuity, Inside, the ceilings were raised, a wall was removed to open the foyer, the kitchen was moved to take advantage of the waterfront views and fireplaces removed from either end of the living area.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen 12

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured 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!