Robert P Campbell
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Pennsylvania Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen

Benbow & Associates

Kevin Meechan Photographer
Country eat-in kitchen in Other with soapstone benchtops and multiple islands.

Bella Vista Loft

Wyant Architecture

Kitchen, Photo: Jeffrey Totaro
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, black benchtop, wood, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and brown floor.

Cordell Modern Renovation

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Highland Park Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 Crystal Cabinet Design Awards! A fire in the laundry room of this home left the kitchen with a lot of soot damage from the fire and even more water damage from the sprinkler system. The homeowners had to see it as an opportunity to redesign their kitchen to create the kitchen they really wanted. They’d been dreaming of a “classic” look that wouldn’t age. After eliminating a triangular bump into the back wall of the kitchen, the space has a much more open feeling. The traffic is able to flow better from the kitchen to the eating area and around two large islands. The hood became a great focal point of the kitchen and houses extra workspace, which allows for easy preparation of every day meals as well as food for entertaining. We were able to achieve a unique, customized look by mimicking a door style the homeowner had once fallen in love with and using it in an inset application. With paint grade material and a Frosty White finish paired with black granite and white subway tile, the kitchen is timeless. Details are aplenty from an eleven foot wide hood to a refrigerator and freezer built into a nook, framed in crown, to tall glass display cabinets. The two large islands command attention and provide ample work space, including a clean up station with a farm sink flanked by two dishwashers.

Atlanta Estate Home

Joel Kelly Design

Emily Followill
Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and green benchtop.

Palm Residence in New York

Michael Rust-Architect LLC

Crown Point Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Red Cloud Residence

Otto/Walker Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Breakfast Nook

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Wadlow Kitchen Remodeling

EA Home Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis

Laurel Haven Homes

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Shiloh Cabinetry: Modern Country Kitchen - Xenia, OH

The Kitchen Place

Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multiple islands, green splashback, an undermount sink, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Moros Fabrication

Large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Seven Fields Residence: First Floor Remodel

Evalia Design, LLC.

Eclectic Kitchen Design | This kitchen design features granite countertops, Kountry Kraft custom cabinetry, and an open layout to maximize the space. Follow us and check out our website's gallery to see more of this project and others! Photos: Ed Rieker

Kennebunkport Modern Farmhouse

e4 Interior Design, LLC

e4 Interior Design This farmhouse was purchased by the clients in the end of 2015. The timeframe for the renovation was tight, as the home is a hot summer rental in the historic district of Kennebunkport. This antique colonial home had been expanded over the years. The intention behind the renovation was quite simple; to remove wall paper, apply fresh paint, change out some light fixtures and renovate the kitchen. A somewhat small project turned into a massive renovation, with the renovation of 3 bathrooms and a powder room, a kitchen, adding a staircase, plumbing, floors, changing windows, not to mention furnishing the entire house afterwords. The finished product really speaks for itself! The aesthetic is "coastal farmhouse". We did not want to make it too coastal (as it is not on the water, but rather in a coastal town) or too farmhouse-y (while still trying to maintain some of the character of the house.) Old floors on both the first and second levels were made plumb (reused as vertical supports), and the old wood beams were repurposed as well - both in the floors and in the architectural details. For example - in the fireplace in the kitchen and around the door openings into the dining room you can see the repurposed wood! The newel post and balusters on the mudroom stairs were also from the repurposed lot of wood, but completely refinished for a new use. The clients were young and savvy, with a very hands on approach to the design and construction process. A very skilled bargain hunter, the client spent much of her free time when she was not working, going to estate sales and outlets to outfit the house. Their builder, as stated earlier, was very savvy in reusing wood where he could as well as salvaging things such as the original doors and door hardware while at the same time bringing the house up to date.

Laurel Hollow, NY

North Shore Kitchens, Inc.

Large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Riverwoods Residence Kitchen

Studio21 Architects

Transitional kitchen with large islands, globe pendent lighting, large stainless steel vent hood, and a white geometric backsplash.
Photo of an expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, multiple islands, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Cheyenne Addition

Homes By Frameworks

Harper Point Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Arts & Crafts Kitchen

Callier & Thompson Kitchens, Baths and Appliances

Arts & Crafts-style kitchen remodel with contrasting cabintry, professional grade appliances, soapstone countertops, a tin backsplash and butler's pantry.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and multiple Islands 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!