A generous island sits across from the kitchen wall, which showcases custom cabinetry (including open shelves above) and a Milestone plaster surround at the vent hood. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Shawnee Woods

Tays & Co Design Studios

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

This kitchen is a celebration of the beauty you'll find in stone and wood. Natural walnut cabinets, quartzite stone countertops and backsplash with dramatic veining, and natural travertine floors brought this vision for the kitchen to life. Large windows in the kitchen highlight the beautiful outdoor area and bring the outdoors in.

Ocean Terrace

Carte Blanche Studio

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Goldenrod

Shear Construction

Quartzite island with waterfall sink and chevron pattern white oak floors.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and flat-panel cabinets.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lake Almanor Traditional

Deirdre Doherty Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Métal liquide bronze

HOME DESIGN CONCEPT

Belle cuisine avec un linéaire en métal liquide Bronze, et un très bel ilot pour déjeuner à 2. Le tout en sans poignée avec un plan de travail stratifié superbe.

Peninsula Ridge

ID Studio Interiors

Photo of a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Downtown Penthouse Gut

Truth Design Build, LLC

Industrial galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Peninsula Custom Home

Kelly Hohla Interiors

Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with white splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, stone slab splashback, with island, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and coffered.

Proud to be a Galley Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Biscuit painted cabinets with cherry crown and toe skin from Bellmont Cabinet Company are set on a back-drop of off white walls. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances bring this '60's kitchen into the 21st century. Careful cabinetry layout rendered 40% more storage in this 81 square foot kitchen. Remodeled in 2013 - Ovens and cooktop by Kitchen Aid. - Exhaust hood by Zephyr.

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

A spacious kitchen with three "zones" to fully utilize the space. Full custom cabinetry in painted and stained finishes.
Inspiration for a large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Springvale Model II

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

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.

South Bay Coastal Farmhouse

White Sands Coastal Development

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Stone Slab 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!