Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Earle's Kitchen Remodel

Triple L Construction LLC

Photos taken after project completed.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Park Avenue Apartment

Rodman Paul Architects, pllc

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, with island and black benchtop.

Hamilton Project

Popham Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black + white + brick kitchen

Michelle Lecinski

Project by Advance Design Studio, Photography by Joe Nowak, Kitchen Design by Michelle Lecinski
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary & Cozy

Kelly Marie Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Brooklyn Heights

Minami Livingston Interior Design

This is an example of a small midcentury galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Super matte condo kitchen - Toronto

Devix Kitchens

Super matte - kitchen refacing in Toronto
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lakehouse Kitchen

Robin Davis Interiors

A once dark and dated kitchen with virtually no counter space or storage looks fresh and bright. We doubled the size of the window over the sink; chose to forego upper cabinets on the stove side to allow twice as much counter space than previously; took out a poorly designed walk-in pantry and instead designed a huge pullout pantry cabinet. The stone stove wall is porcelain for easy cleaning, but was chosen to match the stone on the living room fireplace. It provides a gorgeous statement, only flanked by the beautiful sconces. The island was also enlarged to double in size and turned to face the lake; it houses microwave drawer and 2-pullout drink refrigerators for easy access. A custom built-in china cabinet stands where there was once a washer/dryer in the powder room behind, providing even more storage in a piece that looks like it's always been there. By keeping the lowers and island in a soft sage green and only the refrigerator and pantry section, as well as the hutch in a soft white with black accents, this kitchen looks updated, fresh and an entertainers dream.

High Street

Asher Homes Inc.

Large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Graham Remodel

Louis General Contracting

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary & Cozy

Kelly Marie Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

St. Croix Trail

Lampert Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Design

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Elegant Butler's Pantry- Lake Oswego

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

The Butler's Pantry was a part of a historic remodel that included a large addition. The butler's pantry became the connection to the new living wing of the home making the visual aesthetic very important. The style needed to be formal and elegant but also warm and inviting. The bow window set at counter height expands the view from the existing dining room and floods the area with light through the new French doors. Lighted glass front cabinets add an openness and sparkle. Brian McLernon Photography

Oak Shaker Kitchen

Custom Amish Kitchens

Installed new custom Amish cabinets with Split Panel Shaker Doors. Also installed appliances and backsplash. Installed oak hardwood flooring with a natural satin finish.

French Country Style Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Meadow

Carrick Custom Home Design

Rebecca Westover
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Island Prep Sink in Classic Work Triangle

Orren Pickell Building Group

**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

Single to Multi-Family Rehab 9 DC

O'Neill Architects Inc.

CD3
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Black Benchtop 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!