This is an example of a large midcentury galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Trollinger House

Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PA

A lively "L" shaped island opening up to the Living Room and Breakfast area beyond. Photos by Jay Weiland
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Sophisticated Mercer Island interior

Cleft Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Townhouse, New York

Ingui Architecture

Photo of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Oak cabinetry is stained a deep deep green and then paired with honed Danby marble. Beyond is the staircase which wraps around a screen evocative of the site's many trees amongst the winter snow.

Nellysford

Arterra Design & Construction

Euro style
This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

FAWN POINT KITCHEN

DESIGNS BY CHRISTINE

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

New Approach to a Farmhouse

Knight Associates

Kitchen island. Flooring: White Oak with black slate tiles in kitchen. Kitchen Cabinets: custom cherry. Countertop: Deer Isle Granite Photo by Randy O'Rourke

A Louisiana kitchen renovation

User

A 1960's bungalow with the original plywood kitchen, did not meet the needs of a Louisiana professional who wanted a country-house inspired kitchen. The result is an intimate kitchen open to the family room, with an antique Mexican table repurposed as the island.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. An assemblage of textures and raw materials including a dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with Fyrn counter stools separate the kitchen and living room over a floor of black, irregular-shaped flagstone. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

Industrial Chic

Cabri inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, with island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, panelled appliances and grey floor.

Richmond Farm

Gunn Construction & Building Co.

Mid-sized country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Boulevard Park House

Katie Denham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Green Kitchen

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

The green tones of this kitchen give a modern twist to this traditional home. Beaded board coffered ceiling delineates the kitchen space in this open floor plan. Two-level island in the center offers work area in the kitchen side and a buffet-style cabinet in the dining-room side.

Roman Blinds

Fabriq

A traditional ticking stripe with a solid contrast panel base to this Roman blind, kept the window treatment minimal to another simplistic kitchen design.

Sanchez new kitchen

Langin Designs by Francois Langin

The designer of the client came to me with a Astraea Undosa sea shell , she had seem my work and asked me if I could design a kitchen for her . After asking what she liked about the sea shell , I develloped a new technique mixed hand carving stiched edge and beautiful eucalyptus veneer . The tops and floor are cyprus natural stone . The two subzero refrigerators are invisible behind the full size stitched doors. The dovetail drawers are on full extension touch latch . Stunning result isn't it ?Photo Langin Designs .

Richmond Heights

Karen Korn Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Forest Retreat Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, with island and slate floors.

La Plata County Ranch House

REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, stone slab splashback and with island.

House on the Neck

Eric Reinholdt, Architect

An interior palette of natural wood and subtle color shifts mimics the natural site. It also narrates a story of the rough bark (the exterior shell) concealing the warm interior heartwood. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott, Elliott, Norelius Architecture Photo: Brian Vanden Brink

Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback and Slate 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!