Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Angeles Pied a Terre

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Open plan galley kitchen. White, bright, and airy with incredible city view. All new cabinetry, plumbing, and countertops. Cabinetry is white gloss, flat panel and backsplash is a white subway glass tile to reflect light throughout the kitchen.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Watertown MA - Kitchen Remodel & Addition

Rebel Builders

Industrial transitional English style kitchen. The addition and remodeling were designed to keep the outdoors inside. Replaced the uppers and prioritized windows connected to key parts of the backyard and having open shelvings with walnut and brass details. Custom dark cabinets made locally. Designed to maximize the storage and performance of a growing family and host big gatherings. The large island was a key goal of the homeowners with the abundant seating and the custom booth opposite to the range area. The booth was custom built to match the client's favorite dinner spot. In addition, we created a more New England style mudroom in connection with the patio. And also a full pantry with a coffee station and pocket doors.

Stylish Carmel Kitchen Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner came to us with her basic design ready for us to execute for her kitchen, but also asked us to design and update her entry, sunroom and fireplace. Her kitchen was 80’s standard builder grade cabinetry and laminate countertops and she had a knee wall separating her kitchen from the family room. We removed that wall and installed a custom cabinetry buffet to complement the cabinetry of the kitchen, allowing for access from all sides. We removed a desk area in the kitchen and converted it to a closed organization station complete with a charging station for phones and computers. Calcutta Quartzite countertops were used throughout and continued seamlessly up the walls as a backsplash to create a wow factor. We converted a closet into a pantry cabinet, and new stainless appliances, including a microwave drawer completed this renovation. Additionally, we updated her sunroom by removing the “popcorn” textured ceiling and gave it a fresh updated coat of paint. We installed 12x24 tile floor giving the room a simple classic transformation. Finally, we renewed the fireplace area, by building a custom mantle and adding wood paneling and trim to soften the marble fireplace face and a simple coat of paint in the entry and a new chandelier brought a lighter and fresher impact upon entering the home.

Kitchen Remodel - Ann Arbor, MI

User

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Norcross Kitchen Remodel

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Changed the appliance location and added faux wood beams
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Parkdale Lone Fir

Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Custom Colours

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Scottsdale Mountain | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

"Desert Contemporary" design using Maple Truffle Shaker cabinets in combination with other materials and colors that reflect the beautiful desert views that surround this home.

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Modern Urban meets vintage flair with dark teal painted refrigerator cabinetry and walnut island and back wall cabinetry. Shelves across windows with iron brackets. Custom wood vent hood made to look like metal.

Diamond Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Romantic Southwestern Style Kitchen with Saltillo Tiles and designer appliances.
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Harbor View

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Newport

Elton R Construction

The open-concept of space keeps the house feeling free and bright! Dark cabinets with a built-in fridge are offset by a gorgeous quartz island with double waterfall edges. In this view, you can see the incredible balance in colors and the integrated range. The range has the knobs set in the wood to give a more consistent feel that helps the design instead of breaking it.

Coastal Glam Kitchen

Coastal Designs Inc.

Coastal Glam Kitchen with White Shaker Cabinets, Amazing White & Gold Devotion Scallop Blend Backsplash, Matte Gold Cabinet Pulls, Matte Gold Faucet and Mercury Glass Pendent Lights top off the Beautiful Kitchen.

Beachfront Oasis

Arlene Williams

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Modern Black, White and Wood Kitchen and Family Room

J Rider Construction

Elegant timeless style Kitchen with black marble countertop, range hood, white cabinets and stainless accents. Farmhouse sink build in the island.
Design ideas for an expansive modern kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After removing a structural support beam in the center of this colonial home's kitchen Gardner/Fox designed and built an open, updated space with plenty of room for friends and family. The room's unique ceiling comes from the removal and reworking of the home's previous structural support. The new design includes ample storage and counter space, as well as a coffee station and work desk. The renovation also included the installation of a new bar and updated powder room.

Kitchen with 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!