Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, with island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, panelled appliances and grey floor.

Long Road Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

SKP Design

The challenge of this project was to bring modern functionality to a kitchen in a historic Cotswald home. A wall between the kitchen and breakfast room was removed to create a larger, more functional space. The homeowner's favorite color red was incorporated into the design and continues the color palette from the rest of the house. Bold design choices celebrate the small space. Dark slate floors contrast with white cabinets. The efficient center island is painted red, and serves as a dramatic focal point. Granite counters are from Pascucci. Homestead Cabinetmakers of Kalamazoo created custom cabinets tailored for the space. A built in china hutch with fluting detail reflects traditional style without being overly ornate. Rejuvenation light fixtures illuminate the space while maintaining traditional style. The wallcovering is vinyl with a raw silk look. Photography: Kristian Walker

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

White Country Classic Kitchen

Caves Kitchens

An open kitchen was a must for these homeowners, so the design featured a galley layout to maximize the amount of space in the kitchen. In order to further open up the kitchen, the designer removed the kitchen’s original soffits to make the space appear even more spacious. The addition of counter top seating allows family and friends to be seated comfortably, and out of the way of people cooking in the kitchen. Creating an upper and lower level in the peninsula optimizes the functionality of the counter top space, so people eating at the bar stools don’t interfere with the cooking zone below.

Kitchens

Keith's Appliances

Photo of a large modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Stately Beach

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

House with a Red Wall

Kohn Shnier architects

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Neubau Kastanienhof

Möhring Architekten

Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, an integrated sink, white splashback, panelled appliances and slate floors.

Green Kitchen

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

The green tones of this kitchen give a modern twist to this traditional home. Beaded board coffered ceiling delineates the kitchen space in this open floor plan.

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.

Castlecrag House, Sydney, Australia

RAAarchitects

All photos copyright Brett Boardman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Napa Ranch House - Pool House

JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)

Adrian Gregorutti
Photo of a country galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BIOCLIMATIQUE

JOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVRE

CUISINE
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Montpellier with with island, glass-front cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink and slate floors.

erin mills project - kitchen

XTC Design Incorporated

Donna Griffith Photography
This is an example of an asian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen

Seabrook Developments Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor and white benchtop.

Amazing Solid Ash Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

It was a real pleasure to install this solid ash kitchen in this incredible living space. Not only do the wooden beams create a natural symmetry to the room but they also provide a rustic country feel. We used solid ash kitchen doors from our Mornington range painted in Dove grey. Firstly, we felt this was the perfect colour to let the natural wooden features shine through. Secondly, it created a more open feel to the whole living space. Oak worktops and bespoke shelving above the range cooker blend seamlessly with the exposed wooden beams. They bring the whole living space together in a seamless way and create a truly unique kitchen. If you like this solid ash kitchen and would like to find out more about our award-winning kitchens, get in touch or book a free design appointment today.

Kitchen Renovation featuring Copper Accents

Lisa Scolieri Interiors

Photo Credit by Lisa Scolieri LLC
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Gamekeeper's Kitchen

Anya Rice Photography

Kitchen design: Winfreys www.winfreys.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Une cuisine de Chef à la maison

JOA France

Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Berrywood Kitchen Refresh

L. Harper Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

All Islands Kitchen with 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!