Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and stone tile splashback.

Birch St.

Diamond West Development

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Budget Friendly Kitchen remodel

RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC

This Kitchen was designed for a small space with budget friendly clients. We were very careful choosing the materials to bring this one under budget and on time. The whole process took just about 2 weeks from demo to completion.

La Grange Kitchen

Sheri's Design and Consulting

The large wood beam, brick tile backsplash, and exposed brick post add to the rustic feel of this kitchen. La Grange, Illinois
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, stone tile splashback, brown splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel- Fanning 0316

William French Home Improvements

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with with island, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Our Work

Ron James Custom Cabinetry

Warm and inviting. Elegant.
Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fairway Ranch Renovation kitchen

ROTHERS Design/Build

Photo by Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc

Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)

Custom kitchen cabinetry with integrated hood. Island with bench seats. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.

Kitchen

Acreage

Full of details, this kitchen features custom cabinetry, a brick lined arch surrounding the Wolf range, box beams, and additional seating at the oversized island.

Mountain Lakeside Home

Marie-Dominique Verdier, photographer

© Marie-Dominique Verdier
Country kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and beige floor.

Pendant Lighting

We Got Lites

Industrial Chic kitchen with Multi Pendant light fixture
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Dark mixed wood custom cabinets

Ehlen Creative Communications

Photography by Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

TRANSITIONAL Kitchen

Old Castle Design

TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchens

T&K Contractors Inc.

The custom island in this kitchen ties into the kitchen theme by using match warm earth tones in the backsplash tiles.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

French Country Manor

DSI-designs

VJ Arizpe
Inspiration for a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and no island.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

KTS Homes - Newport Model - Naples Reserve

KTS Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Brasada Ranch Lot 192

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Stone Tile 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!