Referencing the art deco period in which the apartment was build, a curved range hood finished in linear kit kat Japanese tiles forms the focal point of the kitchen. Light timber laminate for full height joinery with dark grey / charcoal ultra matte laminate for below bench cupboards and drawers. Quartzite bench tops in a leathered finish.

Ponte Vedra Residence

User

Adam Cohen Photography
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with matchstick tile splashback, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

Waialae Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartzite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Island size 5’x 3’
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchens

Universal Marble & Granite, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Japalachian

Living Stone Design + Build

Jeff Miller
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen pantry in Other with medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

A Charming Californian Bungalow Transformed

Tennille Joy Interiors

Tennille Joy Interiors Custom Laundry with herringbone tiled splashback and shaker style cabinets.
Photo of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse in Beverly Hills

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Inspiration for an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

The Cape View

Windsor Properties

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Absolute Black Kitchen with Waterfall Edge

Lesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & Tile

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Modern in Martis Camp

Heslin Construction

Country eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

St James White Painted Cabinets

Port City Cabinets

Kitchen Highlights: -White painted cabinets -Custom wood hood -Kitchen with barn door to pantry -Seeded glass doors
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Recent Projects

Marble Treasure Inc.

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Our Work

Moty’s Construction

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchens & Bath

DF Design Build

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Culcatta Quartz Countertop

Gomez Granite Countertops

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Torch Modern Chic

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Wellborn Forest Cabinetry

C&H Kitchen Cabinet Gallery

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Quality Cabinets Kitchens

Discount Cabinet Warehouse

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Slate Splashback 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!