Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

House extension in Twickenham

Square One Architects

This project for the refurbishment and extension of a semi-detached Gaorgian house in Twickenham presented its challenges. The original house had been extended in different moments and the resulting layout showed a number of change of floor level and ceiling heights. The result was chaotic and the spaces felt dark and small. By replacing the existing stair and forming a new one with a skylight above, we manged to bring daylight to the middle section of the house. A first floor rear extension (to form a new bedroom) was also used as an excuse to level the ceiling. The result is a bright environment where spaces flow organically.

Apartamento vacacional

Ane Devesa

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Яркая и просторная квартира для семьи с двумя детьми

Наталия Васильева

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Family Kitchen in Bath

emersonliving

Bespoke family kitchen in Bath, Contemporary handleless laminate doors with Silestone worktops. Blue island with storage, bar seating and open shelves.

Breakfasting Kitchen In Soft Matt Cashmere

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

With a brief centered around the merging of a seldomly used formal dining room and adjoining kitchen. the resulting design; an open-plan cooking and living space, flooded with natural light. handle-less soft Matt Cashmere cabinetry combined with contrasting textured elements in Egger sepia Gladstone oak and Karndean REN113 weathered elm flooring; provide a warm, contemporary feel.

Golf Course Living

Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling

Full renovation of this is a one of a kind condominium overlooking the 6th fairway at El Macero Country Club. It was gorgeous back in 1971 and now it's "spectacular spectacular!" all over again. Check out this contemporary gem! This clean gourmet kitchen features Miele, Dacor and SubZero appliances. The featured waterfall island countertop is Dekton Nillium. The island pendants are Sonneman Corona LED Ring Pendant in bright satin aluminum.

кухня для эстетов

Светлана Логинова

реализованный проект, обратите внимание на пол,это керамогранит одного оттенка, но матового и глянцевого исполнения,уложили классической шахматкой.Супер эффектно!!!Люстра расположена в геометрическом центре потолка и не привязана к столу, это позволяет двигать стол и раскладывать его для гостей не нарушая гармонию пространства.

George Clarke's Restoration Man - Pannal Water Tower

Arlington Interiors

As seen on the revisited edition of George Clarke's Restoration Man, screened on Channel 4 on the 12th of March. This was part of the stunning re-development of the Water Tower in Pannal, near Harrogate. The kitchen design is a U shape with a peninsular based around the main well which sits central to the kitchen. The well was cleaned out and lit up with a toughened piece of glass covering it, a real feature piece. The kitchen is a handle-less Dark Anthracite grey with matching dark worktops teamed with a contrasting wood finish.

Shaker Kitchen for LA Home

NHL Cabinets and Design, Inc.

Gallery style kitchen gets contemporary update with White Shaker cabinets, Black countertop, and Stainless Steel appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Warm Walnut U-Kitchen

French Cabinetry

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Апартаменты с арками в Пресня Сити

Maxim Maximov

Кухня-столовая в светлых тонах, верхние шкафы кухни с рифленым стеклом и черным кантом.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clarendon Road

Studio Milne

Open plan kitchen, dining space. Walnut veneer kitchen cupboard fronts. Oak parquet flooring. Downdraft bora hob to kitchen island.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in London with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern and Sleek

NÜ Kitchen

This modern kitchen demonstrates balance and symmetrical design. The high contrast between the matte white flat slab doors and the deep brown composite worktop and bold and sleek. The statement pendant lighting over the large island creates a centerpiece to any open plan space. The oak effect units on the back wall bring warmth and brighten the space.

Hampton Wick kitchen and dining

id8 designs ltd

We carried out a loft extension many years ago and returned to make some small but significant changes to the kitchen space. A few key structural and spatial changes improved the flow and usability of the space.

Кухня Алиери (массив дуба)

Студия кухни Апрель

Кухня с островом Алиери
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

木の温もりのあるかわいい家

吉村紳　一級建築士事務所

シンプルなLDK内にはワークスペースも作り、子供たちとコミュニケーションがとりやすい空間にしてあります。
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wood.

Whitburn Road, Cleadon

Raven Kitchen Design

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Waukee - Remodel/Addition

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Современная квартира в Новосибирске

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, cork floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Engineered Quartz 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!