Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and white splashback.

Reforma Integral El Limonar

Rocio Navarro Arquitectura

Reforma integral de vivienda. Se abre la cocina al salón. Cocina con muebles blancos sin tirador, y encimera blanco zeus de silestone. Electrodomésticos integrables y libre instalación. Suelo de tarima de quick step, impressive aqua+ de color roble.

"Hart" of the House

HyggeHus

This is a major, comprehensive kitchen remodel on a home over 100 years old. 14" solid brick exterior walls and ornate architraves that replicate the original architraves which were preserved around the historic residence.

Greenwich Backcountry Estate

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

A complete makeover of a tired 1990s mahogany kitchen in a stately Greenwich back country manor. We couldn't change the windows in this project due to exterior restrictions but the fix was clear. We transformed the entire space of the kitchen and adjoining grand family room space by removing the dark cabinetry and painting over all the mahogany millwork in the entire space. The adjoining family walls with a trapezoidal vaulted ceiling needed some definition to ground the room. We added painted paneled walls 2/3rds of the way up to entire family room perimeter and reworked the entire fireplace wall with new surround, new stone and custom cabinetry around it with room for an 85" TV. The end wall in the family room had floor to ceiling gorgeous windows and Millowrk details. Once everything installed, painted and furnished the entire space became connected and cohesive as the central living area in the home.

Wild Rose - Aliso

Well Done Building & Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shaker White Kitchen Remodel Charlotte, NC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Lauren Hunt of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlotte, NC in collaboration with Modern Restoration, this transitional white, shaker inspired kitchen remodel features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Rockwell door style with a painted Dove White finish. Kitchen countertops and backsplash feature Cambria in the color Annicca. The kitchen also features KitchenAid appliances. According to Lauren, "It was really important for us to create functional storage as there is limited cabinet space. Rollouts in the pantry, tray dividers above the oven/microwave combo and spice and utensil pullouts by the range helped us achieve that goal. We were also able to use Merillat Masterpiece's double waste basket sink base so we did not have to sacrifice precious cabinet space elsewhere. I absolutely love this kitchen and working together with my clients to create this space." Added the client, "Lauren was lovely to with from start to finish. The end result is not only beautiful, but highly functional as well. It achieved all our goals." Photos courtesy of Six Cents Media LLC.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Scullery
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and engineered quartz splashback.

Rancho Cucamonga

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Modern Dining Area and Kitchen

10K Architecture

Scandinavian minimalist kitchen with black cabinets with rift cut white oak accents.
Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fulham Kitchen

Brayer Design

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood benchtops.

Reserve Residence 1

KP Hudson Construction Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Tiny House Prefab Modular

Sol Haus Design

Great room with kitchen and living area filled with natural light. Plenty of storage at the loft above. Turn key solution and move-in ready from the factory! Built as a prefab modular unit and shipped to the building site. Placed on a permanent foundation and hooked up to utilities on site. Use as an ADU, primary dwelling, office space or guesthouse

Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

LAMBER - Rénovation complète 150m2, Paris

Beau Intérieur

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Modern Kitchen - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders - white large format floor tile, Leicht kitchen cabinets, Bekins Refrigerator, Miele Built-In Coffee Machine, Miele Refrigerator, Wolf Range, Bosch Dishwasher, Amana Ice-Maker, Sub-zero Refrigerator, Best-Cirrus Range Hood, Gallery Kitchen Sink, Caesarstone Tops

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

This stylish, family friendly kitchen is also an entertainer’s dream! This young family desired a bright, spacious kitchen that would function just as well for the family of 4 everyday, as it would for hosting large events (in a non-covid world). Apart from these programmatic goals, our aesthetic goal was to accommodate all the function and mess into the design so everything would be neatly hidden away behind beautiful cabinetry and panels. The navy, bifold buffet area serves as an everyday breakfast and coffee bar, and transforms into a beautiful buffet spread during parties (we’ve been there!). The fridge drawers are great for housing milk and everyday items during the week, and both kid and adult beverages during parties while keeping the guests out of the main cooking zone. Just around the corner you’ll find the high gloss navy bar offering additional beverages, ice machine, and barware storage – cheers! Super durable quartz with a marbled look keeps the kitchen looking neat and bright, while withstanding everyday wear and tear without a problem. The practical waterfall ends at the island offer additional damage control in bringing that hard surface all the way down to the beautiful white oak floors. Underneath three large window walls, a built-in banquette and custom table provide a comfortable, intimate dining nook for the family and a few guests while the stunning chandelier ties in nicely with the other brass accents in the kitchen. The thin black window mullions offer a sharp, clean contrast to the crisp white walls and coordinate well with the dark banquette. Thin, tall windows on either side of the range beautifully frame the stunningly simple, double curvature custom hood, and large windows in the bar/butler’s pantry allow additional light to really flood the space and keep and airy feel. The textured wallpaper in the bar area adds a touch of warmth, drama and interest while still keeping things simple.

White Galley Kitchen with Hidden Toe Kick Drawers Washington DC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Marc Jean-Michel of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Bethesda, MD in collaboration with Wisdom Construction, this Washington, DC kitchen remodel features Merillat Masterpiece kitchen cabinets in the Ganon door style in a Dove White finish with Calacatta Laza engineered quartz countertops from Q by MSI. The kitchen features unique storage in a smaller galley kitchen space by utilizing the toe kick area of the cabinets to create pull out drawer storage. Those drawers are touch-sensitive...a little toe push and out (and in) they go! Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Kitchen 2

Gruebmeyer Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback and Engineered Quartz Splashback 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!