Drystack stone walls anchor the kitchen. As one of the central focuses of the home, it nourishes the soul as much as the body. Over-sized appliances accommodate gatherings of just about any size and the cabinetry and pantries all engage the fabric of the home so that they feel integral to it's identity. Photography by Kim Sargent Photography

Crocus Hill Residence

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, granite benchtops, a farmhouse sink and slate splashback.

Kitchen

Harrell Design + Build

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Clever Kitchen Storage - DeWitt, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This craftsman style kitchen design is the perfect combination of form and function. With a custom designed hutch and eat-in kitchen island featuring a CraftArt wood tabletop, the kitchen is the perfect place for family and friends to gather. The wood tone of the Medallion cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the dark Cambria quartz countertop and slate backsplash, but it is the excellent storage accessories inside these cabinets that really set this design apart. From tray dividers to magic corner pull-outs, this kitchen keeps clutter at bay and lets the design shine through.

Mid-Century Refreshed

CG&S Design-Build

The materials used for this space include white washed brushed oak, taj mahal granite, custom shaker style cabinets, original pine ceiling, slate backsplash, slate & metal mosiac at the island, a custom cast concrete sink, and a Wolf range. | While the flow of the kitchen worked for the family, the focus was on updating the look and feel. The old cabinets were replaced with new shaker-style custom cabinets painted in a soothing grey, to compliment the new white-washed, brushed oak floor. Taj Mahal granite counter tops replaced the old dark ones. The refrigerator was replaced with a wider 48” Sub-Zero. The built-in pantry in the kitchen was replaced, with pull-out shelving specific to the family’s food storage needs. A 48” dual fuel Wolf range replaced the outdated cooktop and oven. The tones of the new slate backsplash and slate and metal mosaic on the face of the island created cohesion between the pine hues of the remaining original ceiling and the new white-washed floor. Task and under bar lighting also brightened the space. The kitchen is finished out with a unique concrete apron sink. Capitalizing on the natural light from the existing skylight and glass doors, the upgraded finishes in the kitchen and living area brightened the space and gave it an up-to-date feel. | Photos by Tre Dunham

Ceiling beams from barn

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Two islands work well in this rustic kitchen designed with knotty alder cabinets by Studio 76 Home. This kitchen functions well with stained hardwood flooring and granite surfaces; and the slate backsplash adds texture to the space. A Subzero refrigerator and Wolf double ovens and 48-inch rangetop are the workhorses of this kitchen. Photo by Carolyn McGinty

Orange home

homebyn Annamaria Pivetta

cucina con piano cottura a induzione
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Venice with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Decorative bookcase with quartz top

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

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

Lake View - McEwan Custom Homes

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Victorian Kitchen featuring natural stone walls, reclaimed beams, and brick flooring.
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Création cuisine du sol au plafond blanche & bois

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Qui dit rentrée, dit nouvelle cuisine pour M. & Mme M ! Un travail considérable a été effectué pour transformer cet espace de A à Z. L’originalité de cette cuisine se trouve dans l’ouverture créée sur le salon et ses finitions qui vont jusqu’au plafond. À la fois îlot de cuisson, avec sa hotte parfaitement alignée, et coin snack pour deux personnes, ce bloc aux multiples usages allie à la perfection fonctionnalité et élégance. Lorsque les portes des placards s’ouvrent, on y découvre un frigo et un lave-vaisselle discrètement dissimulés, ainsi que de nombreux espaces de rangement. Encore une fois, le mariage du blanc et du bois fait fureur. Il évoque la pureté et la convivialité, deux qualités indispensables dans une cuisine intemporelle !  Comme M. & Mme M vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine ? Contactez-moi dès maintenant pour prendre rendez-vous. Le devis ainsi que la projection 3D sont gratuits et sans engagement.

Gaston Country Home

NW Total Home

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

VILLA PARCO AZZURRO P_P | MQ. 250

ArchSIDE

Fotografo: Vito Corvasce
Design ideas for a 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.

Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Inspiration 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.

Macy Kitchen Remodel

The Burke Company

Ken Vaughn
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, slate splashback, granite benchtops, with island and brown floor.

East River Craftsman

B&B Custom Builders

Beth Singer Photographer, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Detroit with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Eclectic Kitchen

Inspiration for an eclectic separate kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Classic painted kitchen, with Hidden pantry

Timbercraft Custom Built German Kitchens

When it comes to choosing a new kitchen, some homeowners have a very specific brief. But most, like Rosario and John need a little expert guidance. ‘We knew we wanted a contemporary kitchen with modern appliances,’ Rosario explains. ‘But we didn’t know exactly what was available and whether they would suit our needs or style. In general our brief was quite simple – a new kitchen, with up-to-date appliances and a central island where we could gather with family and entertain friends.’ Having researched a number of companies, the couple were impressed by Timbercraft’s high standard of quality kitchens, the variety of designs available and the fact that all products could be customised to their specific needs. Meeting senior designer Áine O’Connor, proved the icing on the cake. ‘Áine really impressed us,’ Rosario says. ‘As well as advising us on the style of kitchen, she also told us how we could make the best use of the space available. Her ideas, including flipping the whole layout, wouldn’t have occurred to us. Yet as it turned out, it makes perfect sense! Equally, her suggestion that we remodel the dining area and create a link to the kitchen, integrating the utility room with what’s known as a ‘priest hole’ has proven absolutely brilliant. The addition of a French door and extended windows means that, with our seating area facing the garden and patio, we have beautiful views over the countryside.’

Aaronson Lake Home - Kitchen

Cravotta Interiors

A true cook's kitchen -light, airy, modern, and easy.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops and slate splashback.

custom dining table

Vicki Simon Interior Design

breakfast area in kitchen with custom concrete and glass dining table. Concrete inserted with chards of auto glass, abalone shell, and other colored natural glass.

Custom Cabinets

Meadowlark Design+Build

Contemporary kitchen in Detroit with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured 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!