This is an example of a transitional kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Jonathan Higgins House

Douglas R. Schotland Architect

Kitchen of 1780 Jonathan Higgins House, featuring Crown Point Cabinetry with traditional milk-paint finish and original heart pine floors
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and slate splashback.

Craftsman Kitchen

Photo of an arts and crafts kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Michelet _ cuisine

Hedre

L'appareillage des placages de chêne entre les ouvrants confirment l'attention portée aux détails.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Amenagement d'une piece de vie dans un F2 de 40m2

GH Home Relook

This is an example of a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with ceramic floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, no island and black benchtop.

Colonial Park Drive - Kitchen Remodel

Castle Kitchens and Interiors

Kitchen design and photography by Jennifer Hayes of Castle Kitchens and Interiors
Arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

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.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink and slate splashback.

Kitchen

Harrell Design + Build

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and slate splashback.

Feathertop Chalet

Weninger Construction & Design Ltd

Beautiful kitchen with rustic features and copper accents. A custom copper hood fan creates a stunning feature for the home. A slate backsplash, thick countertops, and copper farmhouse sink elevate this kitchen's final look.

Marin Bay Kitchen Designed by Rich Dicola

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, slate floors, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Split-Level Custom Home

Accoya Wood

Accoya was selected as the ideal material for this breathtaking home in West Vancouver. Accoya was used for the railing, siding, fencing and soffits throughout the property. In addition, an Accoya handrail was specifically custom designed by Upper Canada Forest Products. Design Duo Matt McLeod and Lisa Bovell of McLeod Bovell Modern houses switched between fluidity, plasticity, malleability and even volumetric design to try capture their process of space-making. Unlike anything surrounding it, this home’s irregular shape and atypical residential building materials are more akin to modern-day South American projects that stem from their surroundings to showcase concrete’s versatility. This is why the Accoya was left in its rough state, to accentuate the minimalist and harmonious aesthetics of its natural environment. Photo Credit: Martin Tessler

Early California Hacienda

Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

VILLA PARCO AZZURRO P_P | MQ. 250

ArchSIDE

Fotografo: Vito Corvasce
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Green Mountain Family Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

Libbie Martin
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black Mountain Custom Home

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Sawmill style rustic alder kitchen

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Todd Myra Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Plymouth kitchen

Newmyer Distinctive Remodeling

Gene Meadows
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Kitchen with 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!