new kitchen remodel just got done, gray tile, custom white flat-panel kitchen cabinets, Vadara Calacata white quartz countertop with custom 9 feet Island , panel-ready custom cabinet for the fridge, new construction window, LED lights..

Dollarton

Form Collective

Janis Nicolay
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

Castle Pines Residence Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Boise

NIXSI design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

BDAA Design Awards 2017 - Residential alterations / additions $500,001 and over

Building Designers Association of Australia

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bachelor Pad Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Rockwood Cabinetry

Interior Design by Adapt Design
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen pantry in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Gourmet Kitchen features a separate prep kitchen, two islands in main kitchen, wolf appliances, subzero refrigeration, La Cornue rotisserie, and a Miele steam oven. Counter top slabs are fusion quartzite from Aria Stone Gallery. We designed a unique back-splash behind the range to store spices on one side and oils and a pot filler on other side. Flat panel cabinets. Photographer: Charles Lauersdorf, Realty Pro Shots

Midcentury Modern 2

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Kitchen open to Dining Room features large island and live-edge Walnut table with Eames shell chairs - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS

High Park Renovation

Designtheory Inc.

Valerie Wilcox
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink and brown floor.

Holmby Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Kitchen with two islands, both with island sinks; stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliance finishes
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Transitional Home Remodel

Sarah St. Amand Interior Design, Inc.

Photography by www.mikechajecki.com
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, medium hardwood floors, stone slab splashback, marble benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Transitional Quartzite and Marble High Rise

Aria Stone Gallery

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Great East Lake Camp

Whitten Architects

Jonathan Reece
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Roxbury

Plug It In Systems, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

MODERN NEW CONSTRUCTION

User

A masterpiece of light and design, this gorgeous Beverly Hills contemporary is filled with incredible moments, offering the perfect balance of intimate corners and open spaces. A large driveway with space for ten cars is complete with a contemporary fountain wall that beckons guests inside. An amazing pivot door opens to an airy foyer and light-filled corridor with sliding walls of glass and high ceilings enhancing the space and scale of every room. An elegant study features a tranquil outdoor garden and faces an open living area with fireplace. A formal dining room spills into the incredible gourmet Italian kitchen with butler’s pantry—complete with Miele appliances, eat-in island and Carrara marble countertops—and an additional open living area is roomy and bright. Two well-appointed powder rooms on either end of the main floor offer luxury and convenience. Surrounded by large windows and skylights, the stairway to the second floor overlooks incredible views of the home and its natural surroundings. A gallery space awaits an owner’s art collection at the top of the landing and an elevator, accessible from every floor in the home, opens just outside the master suite. Three en-suite guest rooms are spacious and bright, all featuring walk-in closets, gorgeous bathrooms and balconies that open to exquisite canyon views. A striking master suite features a sitting area, fireplace, stunning walk-in closet with cedar wood shelving, and marble bathroom with stand-alone tub. A spacious balcony extends the entire length of the room and floor-to-ceiling windows create a feeling of openness and connection to nature. A large grassy area accessible from the second level is ideal for relaxing and entertaining with family and friends, and features a fire pit with ample lounge seating and tall hedges for privacy and seclusion. Downstairs, an infinity pool with deck and canyon views feels like a natural extension of the home, seamlessly integrated with the indoor living areas through sliding pocket doors. Amenities and features including a glassed-in wine room and tasting area, additional en-suite bedroom ideal for staff quarters, designer fixtures and appliances and ample parking complete this superb hillside retreat.

Modern Transitional Remodel in Cherry Hills

Haley Custom Homes

Modern Transitional home with Custom Steel Hood as well as metal bi-folding cabinet doors that fold up and down
Large modern l-shaped kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Main Street Nantucket

Kelly Ennis Design

This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Leawood Classic French Kitchen

Kitchens By Kleweno

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!