Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Fairway Tudor Transformation

Architectural Craftsmen

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

2D Ranch

Brechbuhler Architects

This is an example of a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and wood.

Grand Street Kitchen

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Mountain View House

Volansky Studio

A kitchen for all seasons, friends and family. This renovation began by updating the timbers to open up the space flowing from kitchen into the dining and living room areas. Reclaimed oak island and white cabinets create an inviting place to be.

Bridger Hills I

Brechbuhler Architects

Country kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and exposed beam.

MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

the island has hidden appliances, a farm house sink, and opens into the dining and living spaces
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Brighton Cascade and Wabash Beaded Inset Kitchen in Hingham and and Cherry

Main Line Kitchen Design

Our Approach Main Line Kitchen Design is a unique business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Appointment Information Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center. During office appointments we display clients kitchens on a flat screen TV and help them look through 100’s of sample doorstyles, almost a thousand sample finish blocks and sample kitchen cabinets. During home visits we can bring samples, take measurements, and make design changes on laptops showing you what your kitchen can look like in the very room being renovated. This is more convenient for our customers and it eliminates the expense of staffing and maintaining a larger space that is open to walk in traffic. We pass the significant savings on to our customers and so we sell cabinetry for less than other dealers, even home centers like Lowes and The Home Depot. We believe that since a web site like Houzz.com has over half a million kitchen photos, any advantage to going to a full kitchen showroom with full kitchen displays has been lost. Almost no customer today will ever get to see a display kitchen in their door style and finish because there are just too many possibilities. And the design of each kitchen is unique anyway. Our design process allows us to spend more time working on our customer’s designs. This is what we enjoy most about our business and it is what makes the difference between an average and a great kitchen design. Among the kitchen cabinet lines we design with and sell are Jim Bishop, 6 Square, Fabuwood, Brighton, and Wellsford Fine Custom Cabinetry. Links to these lines can be found at the bottom of this and all of our web pages. Simply click on the logos of each cabinet line to reach their web site.

Madrona Hill Vineyard Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

RI Carriage House

Home at 2 Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Traditional Green Farmhouse Kitchen

Snitz Creek Cabinet Shop

A cozy and intimate kitchen in a summer home right here in South Lebanon. The kitchen is used by an avid baker and was custom built to suit those needs.

Grand Street Kitchen

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Eat in kitchen with pantry area. Traditional inset cherry cabinets and oak flooring. Converted 3 season porch with colorful teal accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Harbor Cottages

Kate Anderson Studio

The efficiency kitchen.
Photo of a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

1200 Sqft 2Bed/ 2 Bath - West Villiage, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This transformation took an estate-condition 2 bedroom 2 bathroom corner unit located in the heart of NYC's West Village to a whole other level. Exquisitely designed and beautifully executed; details abound which delight the senses at every turn.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in a Log Home

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Corner blind cabinet can’t get much better than this two-teared easy reach and gliding pull-out. Soft grey cabinets, soapstone c-tops, and a marble backsplash.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

Kitchen remodel designed + built by Meadowlark in Ann Arbor, MI. Paneled appliances, butcher block island, Thermador range, soapstone counters, white subway tile backsplash and walls.

Harbor Cottages

Kate Anderson Studio

The cooking kitchen.
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Soapstone 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!