In this remodel we painted the existing perimeter cabinets a soft sea salt color and built a new island that included a cozy banquette that faces the gorgeous view of the Flatirons.

FLYNN KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Reforma de casa Canaria

Julieta Esteban Rosell

Vivienda familiar con marcado carácter de la arquitectura tradicional Canaria, que he ha querido mantener en los elementos de fachada usando la madera de morera tradicional en las jambas, las ventanas enrasadas en el exterior de fachada, pero empleando materiales y sistemas contemporáneos como la hoja oculta de aluminio, la plegable (ambas de Cortizo) o la pérgola bioclimática de Saxun. En los interiores se recupera la escalera original y se lavan los pilares para llegar al hormigón. Se unen los espacios de planta baja para crear un recorrido entre zonas de día. Arriba se conserva el práctico espacio central, que hace de lugar de encuentro entre las habitaciones, potenciando su fuerza con la máxima apertura al balcón canario a la fachada principal.

Hemlock Hedge

Copper Leaf Development

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

This is an example of a 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.

Project 45

The Main Company

The large space accommodated an island kitchen and six seater dinning table.
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Hilltop Cache'

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Contemporary walnut and paint kitchen with terrazzo style countertops. Pocketing doors hide a wonderful "stimulant center" - caffeine in the morning, alcohol in the evening!

Insta Ready

Tangerine Designs Kitchens and Baths

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Midlothian Custom New Build

Jennifer Stoner Interiors

This kitchen was designed with all custom cabinetry with the lower cabinets finished in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore and the upper cabinets finished in Sherwin Williams Origami. The quartzite countertops carry up the backsplash at the back. The gold faucet and fixtures add a bit of warmth to the cooler colors of the kitchen.

Кухня, вид на остров

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lake Kitchen Remodel

O’Hara Interiors

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Grand Shaker Kitchen London

Sustainable Kitchens

A breathtakingly beautiful Shaker kitchen using concept continuous frames. On one wall, a long run of Concretto Scuro is used for the worktop, splashback and integrated sink with a built-in flush hob keeping the run seamless. The bespoke full height cabinetry houses a deceivingly large pantry with open shelving and wire baskets. Either side camouflages the fridge freezer and a storage cupboard for brushes, mops and plenty of doggy treats.

Gernert Home

WYC Designs

A beautiful look at the the paneled refrigerator with floor to ceiling cabinetry. Custom white oak island with natural stone top warms the use of off-white.

Monarch Bay

Payton Addison

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 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.

Coastal Home in South Dublin

Maria Fenlon Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Oakland Hills' Views

Chic Home Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bright and Bold Kitchen Design

Drury Design

The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans.

Deck House

Sashya Thind

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

All Islands 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!