Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

COLLECTED KITCHEN

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen

Pridecraft Inc.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen. Flat Panel Inset Doors.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

The Dairy Barn

Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.

Other historic traces remain such as the feeding trough, now converted into bench seating. However, the renovation includes many updates as well. A dual toned herringbone Endicott brick floor replaces the slab floor formerly sloped for drainage.

Luxuriös-elegante Wohnküche mit einem Mix aus Holz und Weiß

Creativ Küchen Design GmbH

Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Country Industrial

Space Craft Joinery

Josie Withers
Photo of an expansive industrial galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen & Living Room Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Painted ceiling, new cabinets, and new appliances dramatically transformed this kitchen!
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Plum-Up Remodeling Experts

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and red floor.

Atlantic Ave

Matthew Viederman Architect PC

Photo by Natalie Schueller
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Multi-Room Renovation

SPINAZZOLA & CO.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

30'S

Studio ido

Linéaire réalisé sur-mesure en bois de peuplier. L'objectif était d'agrandir l'espace de préparation, de créer du rangement supplémentaire et d'organiser la zone de lavage autour du timbre en céramique d'origine. Le tout harmoniser par le bois de peuplier et un fin plan de travail en céramique. Garder apparente la partie technique (chauffe-eau et tuyaux) est un parti-pris. Tout comme celui de conserver la carrelage et la faïence. Ce linéaire est composé de gauche à droite d'un réfrigérateur sous plan, d'un four + tiroir et d'une plaque gaz, d'un coulissant à épices, d'un lave-linge intégré et d'un meuble sous évier. Ce dernier est sur-mesure afin de s'adapter aux dimensions de l'évier en céramique.

Custom Home

Shoreline Construction and Development

Award winning kitchen made of brick and reclaimed wood
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Rosswood

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island and red floor.

Дизайн-проект трёхкомнатной квартиры с яркой кухней

Юлия Соколова

Юлия Соколова
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, red floor and beige benchtop.

The Dairy Barn

Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.

A new kitchen provides the comfort of home with a farmhouse sink, under-counter refrigerator, propane stove, and custom millwork shelving.
Inspiration for a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, red floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Old World Kitchen Tile Mural

Kitchen Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and a peninsula.

Mexican Themed Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

Mexican Style, full overlay, Euro style and textured.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, with island, light wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances and red floor.

Kitchen & Living Room Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Custom-built island with bar seating and pendant lighting.
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

selbstgefertigte Küche mit Kochinsel und Muldenlüfter

Schrankidee Peter Dany GmbH

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, a drop-in sink, timber splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island and red floor.

Multi-Room Renovation

SPINAZZOLA & CO.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Red Floor 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!