Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Stove & Hood

Woodland Creek Furniture & Design Tulsa

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

North Circular Road Residence

Courtney McDonnell Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporain Cuisine

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Arlington Ridge Modern Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, panelled appliances and stone slab splashback.

Westchester Farmhouse

Hamilton Architects

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Harrington Grove 01

Vicello Kitchens

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete floors, grey floor, black benchtop, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Navy Blue Heritage Paint Kitchen with an Organized Plate Rack Drawer

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a beautiful combination of Navy Blue painted and gray stained Hickory cabinets that’s sure to be an eye-catcher. The elegant “Morel” stain blends and harmonizes the natural Hickory wood grain while emphasizing the grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinated with the cool, deep blue paint. The “Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams is a stunning deep blue paint color that is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been a part of Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for several years, making the top 6 colors for 2017 through 2020. Beyond the beautiful exterior, there is so much well-thought-out storage and function behind each and every cabinet door. The two beautiful blue countertop towers that frame the modern wood hood and cooktop are two intricately designed larder cabinets built to meet the homeowner’s exact needs. The larder cabinet on the left is designed as a beverage center with apothecary drawers designed for housing beverage stir sticks, sugar packets, creamers, and other misc. coffee and home bar supplies. A wine glass rack and shelves provides optimal storage for a full collection of glassware while a power supply in the back helps power coffee & espresso (machines, blenders, grinders and other small appliances that could be used for daily beverage creations. The roll-out shelf makes it easier to fill clean and operate each appliance while also making it easy to put away. Pocket doors tuck out of the way and into the cabinet so you can easily leave open for your household or guests to access, but easily shut the cabinet doors and conceal when you’re ready to tidy up. Beneath the beverage center larder is a drawer designed with 2 layers of multi-tasking storage for utensils and additional beverage supplies storage with space for tea packets, and a full drawer of K-Cup storage. The cabinet below uses powered roll-out shelves to create the perfect breakfast center with power for a toaster and divided storage to organize all the daily fixings and pantry items the household needs for their morning routine. On the right, the second larder is the ultimate hub and center for the homeowner’s baking tasks. A wide roll-out shelf helps store heavy small appliances like a KitchenAid Mixer while making them easy to use, clean, and put away. Shelves and a set of apothecary drawers help house an assortment of baking tools, ingredients, mixing bowls and cookbooks. Beneath the counter a drawer and a set of roll-out shelves in various heights provides more easy access storage for pantry items, misc. baking accessories, rolling pins, mixing bowls, and more. The kitchen island provides a large worktop, seating for 3-4 guests, and even more storage! The back of the island includes an appliance lift cabinet used for a sewing machine for the homeowner’s beloved hobby, a deep drawer built for organizing a full collection of dishware, a waste recycling bin, and more! All and all this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Modern Transitional Kitchen in Uptown Dallas

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tasteful Simplicity

User

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and quartzite benchtops.

Earthy Modern Custom Home

Charleston Building and Development

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Lodge Ridge

VPC Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Broadway Condo

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Despite the fact that you can see all the necessary kitchen furniture and household appliances here, the kitchen looks spacious thanks to the correct arrangement of the furniture and several types of lighting. In the center of the kitchen, there is a large beautiful rug that draws the eye in acting as an effective accent here. A number of abstract paintings by contemporary artists make the ambience of the kitchen kind of mysterious. Make your kitchen as fully functional, comfortable, stylish, and attractive together with our top interior designers.

Wilmington Court - Kitchen

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Renovated kitchen with distressed timber beams and plaster walls & ceiling. New windows to motor court. Custom carved soapstone sinks at both the window & the island. Leathered-quartzite countertops & backsplash. All appliances are concealed with wood panels. View to the living room beyond through the kitchen pass-through.

Smartstone in an amazing Queensland home

Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone

The kitchen featuring Smartstone island benchtop and splashback is proving a joy to live with its winning combination of luxe marble aesthetic in super-durable quartz. For the bathroom, Leeza chose Smartstone Amara, a soft, beautiful surface that features a subtle, random grey vein on a white background.

A Designer's Home

Steinhafels

Designer: Laura Hoffman | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rancho Palos Verdes Complementary Kitchen

South Bay Design Center

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

GOLD COAST PENTHOUSE

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

Kitchen
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Taj Mahal Quartzite Kitchen Counter Tops & Full Backsplash

Counter Tops & More LLC.

Taj Mahal Quartzite Kitchen Counter Tops & Full Backsplash Made By Counter Tops & More LLC. In West Palm Beach
Inspiration for an expansive kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sunfilled Contemporary

Wendy Glaister Interiors

This high contemporary kitchen places an emphasis on the views to the expansive garden beyond. Soft colors and textures make the space approachable.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback and Stone Tile 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!