Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Spy Hill

Good Property Company

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Mullally Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, soapstone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Craftsman Renovation - Tarzana, CA

Michael Morris - Residential Project Advisory

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

Lazy Heart Ranch | Kitchen

Dovetail Construction

Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Two Tone White Oak

Mariano & Co., LLC

Large transitional kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Farmhouse Kitchen - Basking Ridge, NJ

KraftMaster Renovations

Warm farmhouse kitchen nestled in the suburbs has a welcoming feel, with soft repose gray cabinets, two islands for prepping and entertaining and warm wood contrasts.

Modern Condo with Rustic Touch

Home Style

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glamorous Kitchen Remodel

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Photography by Analicia Herrman
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home | The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

ALUXURA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Childhood Home Transformation

Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Southwestern Contemporary

Janet Brooks Design

At the end of a large great room, this kitchen features a large working island, in addition to a raised counter for bar stools. A blackened steel custom range hood ties in with a steel back splash, all organically placed against a wall of ledge stone that pierces the home from inside to outside.

Leighanne's Residence

Leighanne LaMarre Interiors

Amanda Dumouchelle Photography
Country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Alabama Customer Home | Lulamae Model

Clayton Homes

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Classic White Modern Kitchen

Andreas Letkovsky Architecture

Alex Kotlik Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Luxury Blue Painted Kitchen

Tom Howley

Have all the pantry space you need with a beautiful, bespoke double-fronted pantry cabinet. Finished with a smooth, Tansy paint, the interior of the cabinet has a natural oak finish that adds a stunning sense of contrast and a more traditional feel.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Modern home in LA

Noah Construction & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

St Helena

Matt Guidi

Jordan Bentley / Bentwater Studio
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Large traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

All Islands 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!