DC Stanley Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Colter Reid Enterprises

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Classic white kitchen.

Molla Builders LLC

Dennis Molla
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Complesso La Spina @Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Piano primo cucina-pranzo
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Hillside Manor

Buchanan Construction

Up on a Hillside, stands a strong and handsome home with many facets and gables. Built to withstand the test of time, the exquisite stone and stylish shakes siding surrounds the exterior and protects the beauty within. The distinguished front door entry with side lights and a transom window stands tall and opens up to high coffered ceilings, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, stunning glass doors & windows, custom built-ins and an open concept floor plan. The expansive kitchen is graced with a striking leathered granite island, butlers pantry, stainless-steel appliances, fine cabinetry and dining area. Just off the kitchen is an inviting sunroom with a stone fire place and a fantastic EZE Breeze Window System. There is a custom drop-zone built by our team of master carpenters that offers a beautiful point of interest as well as functionality. En suite bathrooms add a sense of luxury to guest bedrooms. The master bedroom has a private sunroom perfect for curling up and reading a book. The luxurious Master Bath exudes tranquility with a large garden tub, custom tile shower, barrel vault ceiling and his & hers granite vanities. The extensively landscaped back yard features tiered rock walls, two gorgeous water features and several spacious outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining friends and enjoying the four seasons of North Carolina.

Kitchen - Pullou

Harris McClain Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Plantation Style Custom Home in Richmond, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Rensselaer, IN. Haas Signature Collection. Rustic Hickory Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Shakertown V Counter top: Hanstone Quartz, Double Radius edge, Takoda color

Mill Valley Lodge Style Residence

David Ludwig - Architect

36' x 36' Great Room with central double-sided gas fireplace, Matching copper hoods for fireplace and range, kitchen along far wall. Dining table ahead and to the right, TV behind chimney with viewing to left and pool table on left. Stained concrete floors with hydronic heating.

Firebrook Kitchen Remodel

TJH Construction Company, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Beautiful White Contemporary Kitchen

Smart Cabinet Solution

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Westlake One Story Architectural Beauty

Prime Realty

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lashley

Living Stone Design + Build

Ray Mata
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

House in Brentwood, TN

Domophotos

Contemporary kitchen in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

The Miller 40 - Kitchen & Dining

User

On Display Photographystone splas
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Santa Clara Home Remodel

Fischer Construction & Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This old home is in a trendy part of town and needed a kitchen to match its stylish owners and surrounding. For this space, we opted to focus on materials and finishes as the “look at me” items such as the custom vent hood surround, the island countertop, and the bead board ceiling. Mixing textures and colors also helps add dimension making it feel like it’s both “new” and true to the era of the home. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

NW Portland Historic Condo Remodel- Hallway Built-In

Kraft Custom Construction

This condo remodel consisted of redoing the kitchen layout and design to maximize the small space, while adding built-in storage throughout the home for added functionality. The kitchen was inspired by art-deco design elements mixed with classic style. The white painted custom cabinetry against the darker granite and butcher block split top counters creates a multi-layer visual interest in this refreshed kitchen. The history of the condo was honored with elements like the parquet flooring, arched doorways, and picture crown molding. Specially curated apartment sized appliances were added to economize the space while still matching our clients style. In other areas of the home, unused small closets and shelving were replaced with custom built-ins that added need storage but also beautiful design elements, matching the rest of the remodel. The final result was a new space that modernized the home and added functionality for our clients, while respecting the previous historic design of the original condo.

Knotty Alder Rustic Kitchen, Kimberly Idaho

Premier Woodworking

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Our Work

Town Granite

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Brown 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!