Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Osaka with medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Queens Park Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a transitional kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Matthew Kitchen, East Hampton, NY

Smith River Kitchen & Bath, Inc

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink.

Cuisine Marly le Roi

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Cuisine style campagne chic un peu British
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира 41 м2 в ЖК Зил Арт

Алла Сеничева

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige benchtop and no island.

Rivers Edge Dream Kitchen

Living Spaces Design Group

Making Dreams come true
Traditional kitchen in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Project Claremont

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our clients wanted to make the most of space so we gutted the home and rebuilt the inside to create a functional and kid-friendly home with timeless style. Our clients’ vision was clear: They wanted a warm and timeless design that was easy to clean and maintain with two-active boys. “It’s not unusual for our friends and family to drop past unannounced any day of the week. And we love it!” They told us during our initial Design Therapy Sesh. We knew immediately what she meant - we have an open-door policy with our families, too! Which was why we consciously created living spaces that were open, inviting and welcoming. Now, the only problem our clients would have would be convincing their guests to leave! Our clients also enjoy coffee and tea so we created a separate coffee nook to help them kick start their day. Photography: Helynn Ospina

Cottage on Sidell

City Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and grey benchtop.

Ardsley Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Applewood Corners - Angled Corner Sink

Cabinet Factory Outlet Plus

Photographer: Chipper Hatter Angled Corner Sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

CarsonSpeer Builders

This butler's pantry creates a unique and usable space for entertaining. The majority of the countertops in the home are Cambria quartz that imitate marble but are easier to maintain. Inspiro 8

Sharon, MA

Latitude Architecture

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen with Touches of Blue

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Letchworth/3

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, glass-front cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Circle C Residence

Ariel Bleich Design

Amy Gritton Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Classic Update and Addition

Studio3 Design, Inc.

Kelly Vorves Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, a single-bowl sink, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rehoboth Beach Custom Home

Echelon Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fabulous Family Home

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Alan Blakely
Photo of a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Stainless Steel Appliances 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!