Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Cabinets: Waypoint Cabinetry | Maple Espresso & Painted Stone Countertops: Caeserstone Countertops - Alpine Mist and Leathered Lennon Granite Backsplash: Topcu Wooden White Marble Plumbing: Blanco and Shocke Stove and Hood: Blue Star

Custom Kitchens

Elegant Woodwork & Construction Ltd.

Calbridge Homes Lorry Home Jean Perron Photography
Large contemporary kitchen pantry in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cayucos Oceanfront Beach House

Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, coloured appliances, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and no island.

Pisgah Forest Luxury Log Home

Judd Builders

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

A British client requested an 'unfitted' look. Robinson Interiors was called in to help create a space that appeared built up over time, with vintage elements. For this kitchen reclaimed wood was used along with three distinctly different cabinet finishes (Stained Wood, Ivory, and Vintage Green), multiple hardware styles (Black, Bronze and Pewter) and two different backsplash tiles. We even used some freestanding furniture (A vintage French armoire) to give it that European cottage feel. A fantastic 'SubZero 48' Refrigerator, a British Racing Green Aga stove, the super cool Waterstone faucet with farmhouse sink all hep create a quirky, fun, and eclectic space! We also included a few distinctive architectural elements, like the Oculus Window Seat (part of a bump-out addition at one end of the space) and an awesome bronze compass inlaid into the newly installed hardwood floors. This bronze plaque marks a pivotal crosswalk central to the home's floor plan. Finally, the wonderful purple and green color scheme is super fun and definitely makes this kitchen feel like springtime all year round! Masterful use of Pantone's Color of the year, Ultra Violet, keeps this traditional cottage kitchen feeling fresh and updated.

Gifford Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Botox Renovation™ for a 1990's Kitchen

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Mary Powell Photography This is a Botox Renovations™ for Kitchens. We repainted all the cabinets, added a new chevron marble backsplash, new faucets, new hardware, new orange metal fretwork drum shade pendants, and created a dramatic faux painted copper and distressed blue hood as our focal point.

Yorktowne Cabinetry Kitchens

JB Home Improvement, Inc

Country kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Bright red Viking range topped by a massive carved custom hood

Bay Area Kitchens

Bright red appliances add color and functionality to this chef's kitchen. Massive custom commercial style hood adorned with heavy carved wood accents. Storage of these frameless cabinets is maximized with lots of drawers and upper cabinet storage.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Base cabinets contrast perfectly in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe with the oak worktops and shelving- all attached to slate wall tiles that marry perfectly with the limestone flooring. The Farrow & Ball Chappell Green on the wall cabinets is illuminated by the LED strip light. A cream Rayburn with tray space to the right provides warmth for Toffee the dog.

Ashmead Road, Deptford

Troake and Rowsell Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and stone tile splashback.

The Somerset Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - The large post and beam mountain style kitchen is made for a large family who likes to cook together.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Sheep Cliff

Black Rock Design | Build

Stunning country French kitchen using natural textures, reclaimed timbers and furniture
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, white benchtop, with island and brown floor.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Interior Paiting

All-Time Painters, LLC

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Snellville, GA - Kitchen Remodel

Preteroti Consulting (Johnny Rhino Kit & Bath)

This kitchen remodel was completed for Joel & Cindy. The renovation did not change the original footprint, but the design and feel of the kitchen has been incredibly updated. The outdated, MDF plywood cabinets and laminate countertop/backsplash has been completely removed and replaced with solid wood cabinets, grantie counter tops, and a glass/slate mosaic backsplash accented by the slate flooring. Tabitha Stephens/Debra Sherwood

Mediterranean Villa Renovation

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

The kitchen was the only area that our clients wanted us to create a Spanish Colonial atmosphere. We ordered copper sinks and fittings from France to compliment the $45,000 La Cornue range. We also custom designed the handmade Italian tile for the backsplash.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Coloured Appliances 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!