Modern kitchen, with dark timber grain joinery, large kitchen island, with walk in pantry that has a barn door. Two sinks and fridges one integrated to service the outdoor BBQ area, lots of bench space plus 3 ovens and a warming drawer

The Wright House

Mesh Design Projects

Contemporary kitchen
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Oceanview Spanish Kitchen

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Cordillera Ranch Residence

WoodCo

Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.

A Light-Filled Social bulthaup B3 Kitchen

Hobsons Choice

Given that the social aspect of the kitchen was so important, an ‘L’ shaped bar seating area in natural walnut veneer was incorporated at the garden end of the island to a) maximise natural light and views of the garden and b) to be used as a staging area for the summer months when eating/socialising outside. The walnut bar both references the tall cabinet material, and provides a warm, tactile surface for sitting at as well as differentiating kitchen workspace with social space. Darren Chung

The Hills Group, Granite Bay, CA

Emser Tile

Treasure Mosaic, Area White (backsplash), Alpine Espresso (floor), Specular Syrma (fireplace) - Kat Alves Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Roundhouse white kitchens

Roundhouse

Roundhouse bespoke kitchen in a mix of Urbo, Metro and Classic ranges in white matt lacguer with composite stone worksurface, Fisher & Paykel appliances and white Aga.

Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien

BeauJour studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances and beige benchtop.

Classic Rosedale

Four Blocks South

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

R Residence

archer design

A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Attico SR | Nel centro di Parma

Architetto Matteo Dall'Asta

Cucina a T con piano in gres, ante laccate per le basi mentre vetro retro laccato per i pensili.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bologna with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, pink floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Bamboo Kitchen

International Kitchens

Spice Storage pull-out next to range
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tribeca Loft

McWalters Collaborative

GLP Inc. dba Gary Lee Partners
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Madison Park Mid-Century Modern

Darren Patt Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

TATLIN apartments

num.21

Зона кухни-гостиной.
Expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Redwood City Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

In collaboration with Darcy Tsung Design, we took a small, cramped kitchen and created an open layout for entertaining. The owner is an accomplished chef who wanted a purpose-built kitchen to house all of her specialty items, including pullouts for a Kitchen Aid mixer, a coffee station, and cabinet inserts for knives, spices, and cutting boards. Our traditional, yet still up to date, design was influenced by the owner's antique heirloom dining table and chairs. We seamlessly incorporated that much beloved set of furniture, and gave a prominent place for the owner's colorful artwork.

Roundhouse kitchen/living spaces

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Pearl Ashes 3 by Fired Earth and island in Graphite 4 by Fired Earth. Work surface in Quartzstone White 04 and on island, worktop and breakfast bar in Wholestave American Black Walnut. Splashback in colour blocked glass.

Muted Metals

Sola Kitchens

A simply sleek functional kitchen. Stainless steal cabinetry, chairs and a cooker hood is matched with speckled white composite worktops. This modern kitchen has a twist of traditional design through the instalment of a classic blue Aga. The kitchen is also equipped with a Quooker tap providing instant sparkling, boiling and still water.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!