Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, black cabinets and grey floor.

Greenacres Kitchen & Sunroom

Bearded Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Omaha with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Квартира на Ленинском проспекте

TWO SIDES | Архитектурная студия

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Loews

Floor Envy

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Rancho Palos Verdes Complementary Kitchen

South Bay Design Center

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

IDB Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

SieMatic Cabinetry URBAN

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Cabinetry in Graphite Grey Matte Lacquer and Ivory Oak open drawers.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a single-bowl sink and a peninsula.

Woodlands Kitchen Addition

Paul Bialowas Architect

Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, with island and white benchtop.

True handless monochrome panel door kitchen with Corian worktop

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Black, White & Gold

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Nano Glass Counter Tops with Stunning Carrara Marble & Absolute Black Floors
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, black appliances, marble floors and white benchtop.

Saucon Valley Classic

Jarrett Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Hill Street

JOMA Construction

Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This stylized kitchen is full of character and unique elements.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink and dark hardwood floors.

Khandallah Views

Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.

Inspiration for a galley open plan kitchen in Wellington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

Modern White Farmhouse

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Small country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Кухонный фартук из керамической плитки ручной работы "Лотос"

Prima Keramika

Яркий кухонный фартук из плитки ручной работы "Лотос" для небольшой светлой кухни.
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Beacon Loft

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with multiple islands, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

An expansive kitchen features double islands, a kitchen sink in one island, and a second sink located on an outside wall with a view out the window. This classic styled kitchen features custom white cabinets, and upset ceiling detail finished with stained ship lap and crown detail. The jewelry of this room is the beautiful variety of pendant lighting. Photo by Spacecrafting

Реализованный проект ЖК "Жемчужный фрегат" 66 кв.м.

Сычёва Наталья

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop, black appliances and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!