Modern mountain kitchen. Misterio Quartz counter tops, hexagon backsplash, laminate wood cabinets, tile splash on Island, LVP wood flooring, Stainless steel appliances, flat black cabinet pulls, touchless faucet, Benjamin Moore Stonington grey wall color, wood floating shelves,

White Ridgeview Kitchen

Southern Development Homes

Countertops are Silestone Tebas Black, backsplash is Daltile Siberian Tundra Mosaic Linear limestone tile, cabinets are Mid Continet Rohe Painted Maple White, Floor is Mannington Restoration Laminate Black Forest Oak Fumed, stainless steel farmhouse sink, Progress lighting Replay Polished Nickel, double height cabinets, chimney hood

Pat & Craig

St John Designs

Although the kitchen is somewhat small, we optimized the usuable space while keeping symmetry and openness.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional White Kitchen

Four Brothers Design + Build

Full kitchen remodel in Chevy Chase DC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

South Saint Paul Hickory

Fco. Martin Designs, llc

The warmth and beauty of Natural Hickory makes this large kitchen space feel cozy and comfortable.Counter tops are Formica brand laminate with integrated sink. Cabinets are from the Chelsea line of Bayer Interior Woods, Sauk Center, MN.

Meadow residence

Natalie Bachli Interior Design

Kat Alves Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

A Baker's Kitchen

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

The newly renovated kitchen now provides lots of pantry space rather than a pantry with a closet door. The new island is longer and serves as a place for the family to eat, bake and do school projects. The colors are warm, inviting and cheerful.

Transitional Old Town Cottage Remodel

Tinker & Chance Eiesland

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

New farm house kitchen

Roni Carpenter

Kitchen of new construction farm house in Alexandria, AL
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Portola Springs - "Legado" - Brookfield Residential

Creative Window Designs

Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and grey floor.

Smith Kitchen Project

I Remodel & Design

White and espresso kitchen cabinet combination, marble looking quartz counter top with double bowl sink, dark subway backslashes
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Refreshed Kitchen | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Piedmont

Unique Custom Home Plans, LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Waterloo Family Home

User

This is an example of an expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rosalia

Icon Construction & Design

Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

White Vintage Modern Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Kingstown - Painting misc areas

Mahli Designs

Small modern kitchen pantry in Providence with granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate floors, no island and brown floor.

Custom Kitchen with Accent Island

Dendra Doors

Modern Rustic kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets in white painted and dark stained wood island cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and laminate floors.

Warm Cherry Transitional

KS Design

Create a beautiful transitional kitchen with warm cherry raised panel cabinet with light and airy quartz countertops. The backsplash will marry the cabinets and countertops in a blend of tones in natural stone. The dramatic effect achieved by staggered cabinet heights, glass uppers and two cabinet colors further customizes the new space. While coordinated banisters further transform the home. Instillation of a lifetime Pergo Max floor to combine the kitchen, eating area and stairs will create a seamless flow to the new space.

Chesley Knoll - Apartment Kitchen

Jack Calderone

This custom kitchen is part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. Since the kitchen / living room has no windows, we wanted to be sure that it felt warm and comfortable. We used a combination of recessed lights, under-cabinet lights, and this pendant light to create a bright welcoming space. We bought both the under-cabinet and pendant lights secondhand for $7.50 and $20 respectively.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Laminate Floors 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!