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.

Kitchens

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Kinney Home

Debra Bracken Design

Mantle Hood with cabinets that go to the 10' ceiling. Design includes 48" Wolf Range with spice pull-outs on both sides, a Warming Drawer to the left and a Microwave Drawer on the right.

Elegant Luxury Kitchen with Modern Cabinets

Crown Homes of London

Modern slab white cabinet doors on shadow box cabinets feature sleek hardware and pair elegantly with the white quartz on the islands. The ultra-modern hanging light fixtures add a geometric touch and a splash of warm colour while the stainless-steel appliances compliment the overall aesthetic.

Big Hill Ranch Kitchen remodel

Wall Street Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

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NSD remodeled dated kitchen to create a beautiful, vintage inspired, farmhouse kitchen with classic European touches.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Manhattan, NY Residence

Artistic Tile

Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Rustic Home

PK Designs LLC.

Rustic kitchen with plenty of room for two cooks. The large island affords a place for kids and guests to gather and observe.
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, stone tile splashback and grey floor.

Rural Sioux City

Modern Kitchen Design

Photo by Mark Karrer DutchMade, Inc. Cabinetry was provided by Modern Kitchen Design. The homeowner supplied all other materials.
Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and slate floors.

Evergreen Log Home Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project's final result exceeded even our vision for the space! This kitchen is part of a stunning traditional log home in Evergreen, CO. The original kitchen had some unique touches, but was dated and not a true reflection of our client. The existing kitchen felt dark despite an amazing amount of natural light, and the colors and textures of the cabinetry felt heavy and expired. The client wanted to keep with the traditional rustic aesthetic that is present throughout the rest of the home, but wanted a much brighter space and slightly more elegant appeal. Our scope included upgrades to just about everything: new semi-custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new paint, new light fixtures, new backsplash tile, and even a custom flue over the range. We kept the original flooring in tact, retained the original copper range hood, and maintained the same layout while optimizing light and function. The space is made brighter by a light cream primary cabinetry color, and additional feature lighting everywhere including in cabinets, under cabinets, and in toe kicks. The new kitchen island is made of knotty alder cabinetry and topped by Cambria quartz in Oakmoor. The dining table shares this same style of quartz and is surrounded by custom upholstered benches in Kravet's Cowhide suede. We introduced a new dramatic antler chandelier at the end of the island as well as Restoration Hardware accent lighting over the dining area and sconce lighting over the sink area open shelves. We utilized composite sinks in both the primary and bar locations, and accented these with farmhouse style bronze faucets. Stacked stone covers the backsplash, and a handmade elk mosaic adorns the space above the range for a custom look that is hard to ignore. We finished the space with a light copper paint color to add extra warmth and finished cabinetry with rustic bronze hardware. This project is breathtaking and we are so thrilled our client can enjoy this kitchen for many years to come!

Our Work

Marc Lemoine Architecture, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Wolf Ranges

Baron's Major Brands

Give your kitchen an iconic centerpiece. Wolf gas and dual fuel ranges are unmistakable heirs of the cooking instruments that have been the choice of professionals for eight decades – and are now the favorite of discerning home cooks. Dual-stacked sealed burners deliver exhilarating precision and performance, while the convection oven provides consistent heat for perfect roasting, baking and broiling.

Coto De Caza Kitchen

Vision Interiors

This house had a beautiful old world feel to it and we wanted to the kitchen to follow suit. We expanded the window to bring more natural light into the space and created a large functioning island.

Burlington Remodel

Finely Done, Inc.

Beth Welsh
Design ideas for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

40 French Creek

DRACO

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Clertoma Kitchen

G.M.Braatz Contracting

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Top of the Village

Manchester Architects, Inc.

This petit little kitchen is much larger than it looks! Great appliances, and loads of storage that includes an in-wall pantry cabinet. Open shelving between Kitchen and Dining that allows access from both sides and keeps a feeling of openess. Brent Moss Photography

Evergreen Log Home Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

Kitchen renovation

Greyslate Building Group LLC

Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

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Beyond Kitchens and Bath Inc

Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Slate Floors 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!