Robert Elkins
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Central Park West

German Kitchen Center

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Inspired Shingle Style

Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.

In the kitchen looking toward the living room. Expansive window over kitchen sink. Custom stainless hood on soap stone. White marble counter tops. Combination of white painted and stained oak cabinets. Tin ceiling inlay above island. Greg Premru

Observatory Park Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchen Distributors

The Kitchen has a very open feeling, aided by the wood beam lighting and very high ceilings. The island is beautifully warm with the Iroko wood insert on the honed Zebrino marble. Large windows over the sink allow natural light to fill the space and the white cabinetry lends a nice contrast to the dark walnut island. Marble and Stainless steel backsplash with open shelving is contemporary yet fuctional, giving the owner a beautiful backdrop to his professional Wolf range. The apron sink is also a wonderful touch under-mounted below the marble countertop.

5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

The spacious modern farmhouse kitchen boasts a blend of timeless and modern materials from the dramatically veined quartz countertops to the custom hand-made herringbone patterned tile. Open shelving and cubbies provide an opportunity to display accessories and dishes and the slate grey cabinet bases ground the space while the creamy white upper cabinets feel light as air.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Promontory- Midcentury Mountain

Hudson + Bloum Design

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mill Valley Sunny Scandinavian

BK Interior Design

Mill Valley Scandinavian, modern, open kitchen with skylight, simple cabinets, stone backsplash, Danish furniture, open shelves Photographer: John Merkl

Kitchen Remodel

RBuilder Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white splashback and white benchtop.

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A marble hearth behind the La Cornue range and brass trimmed hood center under a graceful herring bone brick barrel ceiling. Heavy distressed wood beams contrast from the white painted decking ceiling in the nook. Glass shelving and marble counters reflect the natural light spilling in from 16 foot tall windows.

The Hamlin

Affinity Homes LLC

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.

Rénovation de maison à Paris dans le 11ème

Studio Céline Poulfort

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

Home Renovation

PLAN C - Design. Build. Create

Contemporary kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mountain Home

StudioBecker

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and panelled appliances.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Interior Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

When we started this project, opening up the kitchen to the surrounding space was not an option. Instead, the 10-foot ceilings gave us an opportunity to create a glamorous room with all of the amenities of an open floor plan. The beautiful sunny breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining offer plenty of seats for family and guests in this modern home. Our clients, none the less, love to sit at their new island for breakfast, keeping each other company while cooking, reading a new recipe or simply taking a well-deserved coffee break. The gorgeous custom cabinetry is a combination of horizontal grain walnut base and tall cabinets with glossy white upper cabinets that create an open feeling all the way up the walls. Caesarstone countertops and backsplash join together for a nearly seamless transition. The Subzero and Thermador appliances match the quality of the home and the cooks themselves! Finally, the heated natural limestone floors keep this room welcoming all year long. Alicia Gbur Photography

Kitchen Case Study: Davonport - Vision in Green

Häfele - Ideas for Living

Davonport https://www.ideasforliving.co.uk/davonport-kitchen-case-study-green/

Custom Kitchen Projects

Vaughan Painting and Kitchen Refinishing

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Bob-O-Link | 2018

Coats Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Calistoga Residence and Winery

JBP Architects

Photography copyright Paul Dyer Photography
This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Sax Point

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Murray Street Apartment

J_spy Architecture | Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white benchtop and white floor.

Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets 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!