Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island, brown floor, vaulted, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Ferrymans Project

Lynda MacDonald Interior Design

Contemporary galley kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Solid wood cutlery divider

Marvista Design + Build

Adding the wood cutlery divider keeps your utensils in one place without all the clutter.
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom white kitchen design

Monarch & Maker

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Nice & Neutral

Timber Trails Development Company

Transitional galley kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Оттенки розового для молодой девушки

Александра Карабатова

Квартира-студия 45 кв.м. с выделенной спальней. Идеальная планировка на небольшой площади. Автор интерьера - Александра Карабатова, Фотограф - Дина Александрова, Стилист - Александра Пыленкова (Happy Collections)

Springfield Kitchen

Alpine Wood Products

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

White cabinets with leaded glass, walnut island

Jean Stoffer Design, Ltd

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Los Gatos Historic Renovation Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rockville, MD Kitchen Renovation

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

HARMONY Home

Design Harmony

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

This 90's home received a complete transformation. A renovation on a tight timeframe meant we used our designer tricks to create a home that looks and feels completely different while keeping construction to a bare minimum. This beautiful Dulux 'Currency Creek' kitchen was custom made to fit the original kitchen layout. Opening the space up by adding glass steel framed doors and a double sided Mt Blanc fireplace allowed natural light to flood through.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Detroit with white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and brown floor.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

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.

Refined Transitional

John McClain Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Irving | Cottonwood Valley | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

These clients had recently moved to Texas and really needed to remodel a few spaces in the home - the kitchen was number 1 priority! Wanting a clean and modern update, while keeping the room warm and inviting, we think we hit the mark. Cabinets are from Ultracraft. The perimeter is their Metropolis Door in Melamine - Silver Elm vertical grain. The island we contrasted with the Acrilux II Lux door in Pure White (gloss). Cabinet hardware from from Atlas Homewares, the IT pull in brushed nickel. Counters we were able to pull two different materials together. The perimeter counter material was Pure White from Caesarstone - very simple. Brought in some pattern with Quartzmaster Calcutta Borghini on the backsplash, and on the island. The mitered waterfall edge gives it an extra "oomph" that we just love. For fixtures, we kept things fairly simple. A Blanco super single bowl sink, and California Faucets Corsano Pull down at the island. We paired with a matching soap dispenser and air switch. The appliances were also important, so we took some time mixing and matching what was needed and what worked well within the budget. From Wolf we have a gas cooktop, Double oven and Microwave. We opted for a Best Vent Hood and blower, Electrolux Refrigerator ad Bosch Dishwasher to round out the selections.

Knife drawer storage

Marvista Design + Build

Keep you knifes organized and sharp with this knife storage solution.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Thompson Street Apartment Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Central Park West

German Kitchen Center

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!