Holly Werner
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Doylestown Home Remodel

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Although this remodel retained the original floorplan, we completely updated this entire entry/family room/dining area/kitchen to bring it up to date with current design trends. We built created a built-in dining table of matching wood to keep the design consistent. We also completely revamped the fireplace to give it a more modern appeal.

Stratton Rustic Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Scott Project

Drew Plott

Scott Kitchen Remodel Lowe's Interior Project Specialist: Drew Plott Cabinet Specialist: Brittany Morris Flooring Specialist: Carl Jarrell Plumbing Specialist: Joe Bell Millwork Specialist: Brandon Williams Lowe's General Contractor: Gillespie Construction

Wells Kitchen

Noble Renovation

Big changes in this kitchen involving removing pantry, changing out windows for super large windows, leveling ceiling at skylight area, moving door ways, adding bar sink , custom cabinets, quarts, farm sink, microwave drawer, hood insert, wolf, sub-zero appliances, new over head lighting, led under-cabinet lighting, led lighting inside cabinets at bar. new hardwoods in the living room. Photography by Bob Fortner

Loe Residence

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Applecross (DDSF17)

Renovation Capital

Kabuki Black granite benches with a stained French Oak island. Shaker doors in 25% Dusty Mule. See album description for more info.
Photo of a large country kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, slate splashback and black benchtop.

2018 | Family Home Update: Kitchen

Robin's Nest Interiors

Another aspect of this Family Home Update involved gutting the Kitchen, making the layout more efficient, expanding the island, updating the custom cabinets and taking them all the way to the ceiling, and installing new appliances, countertops, backsplash and fixtures. The newly refinished floors look amazing against the new rich wood cabinet stain. The slate and ledge-stone backsplash brings the outdoors in. The island provides lots of prep space and is large enough to accommodate 4 leather saddle seat barstools.

Scott Project

Drew Plott

Colonial Farmhouse Restoration - new kitchen with antique ceiling beams

PivkoDesigns

Original, ceiling beams exposed in new kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Prado De Los Gansos Residence

Jule Lucero, Interior & Architectural Designer

The Kitchen cabinets were redesigned to create an architectural focus the this high, flat ceiling. Jule Lucero, Interior Designer based in Honolulu, Hawaii, added built up crown molding, glass inserts, and a crisp, white paint, offset with Oil-rubbed bronze pulls. The copper top table was coated with a poly-urethane to protect the already partially-ozidized finish. The Chairs are from Crate & Barrel.

Chester Road

Omniform

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen for Updated Farmhouse

Bailiwick Interior Design

We enlarged the doorway into this Butlers Pantry to make it feel more like a room rather than a hallway. This also improved the natural lighting into the Dining Room.

Warm Craftsman Kitchen Renovation

A la Carte Home Design

Holly Werner
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hickory Kitchen

Lamar's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Private Residence - Knoxville, TN

Designer Deanna

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Breathtaking views make this Rustic Modern Farmhouse a haven for tranquillity.

Bella Interiors

In order to save money on the project we kept the kitchen layout the same as well as kept the kitchen boxes. The new cabinet doors were built from Alder-wood, then stained and glazed which adds a beautiful depth and richness within the space. Sealine Extra Sette Mari Quartz and slate back splash completed the project.

Gilligan - Modern English Countryside

Inspired Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Genesee Lake Home

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Ryan Hainey Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Slate Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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!