Different angle of a Beautiful kitchen completed in Riverside County. We angled out the penisula which was originally at a ninty degree angle as you can see that really had a nice look afterwards. We also opened and framed the south kitchen entry way with a larger arched opening which are framer basically was able to do on the fly anmd iyt came out very clean and matched another archway in the house almost exactly!

Black Beauty

Roberta Wilson

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This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Kitchen Angle 1

Poulin Design Center

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Simplicity

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

A stunning, sleek kitchen. Keeping the colour palette simple with whites and greys this modern kitchen showcases 2 pack painted cabinetry and Caesarstone Sleek Concrete benchtops. Adding an extra feature by having large horizontal handles and 60mm thick slab ends to the island bench.

Our Work

Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Neutral Inspired Kitchen

Jemm Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Kitchen

Interior Passions Kitchen & Bath Design

Dixie Rivera
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Warm Cherry Transitional

KS Design

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. Our normal décor tends towards earth tones and old world styles. In this project we had the chance to branch out and play with a new style and color palette. We chose orange for the living area’s accent wall and paired this with blue glass and other orange accents to create a look that is warm, bright, and bold.

Sterling Duplex Kitchen & Bathroom

Milledgeville Do It Best Home Center

Countryside Kitchen cabinets in Oak with Wheat stain with Granite counter tops (not supplied by Milledgeville Home Center).
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and no island.

Westminster Tri Level

Kreative Kitchens & Baths

1970 Tri level kitchen renovation. Removed walls that separated the kitchen front room and dining room and converted the space into a large modern great room. Customer choose Shaker Hickory cabinets with an umber finish. Flooring was the new lvt from Earthworks.

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Saunders Company, Inc.

Photo: Jen Boeve
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Song Lake Kitchen

Distinctive Innovations, Inc.

Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Tudor Style Addition with Kitchen & Master Bathroom

Summit Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Harbor Home

Kitchens and Baths, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

The Bonsai

Gordon Tobey Developments

View of the large, open Kitchen
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

Aurora Drive Kitchen and Living Room Renovation

Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise

Our clients Linda and Dennis wanted a nice open floor plan with the kitchen island as the hub of their home. We achieved this by installing this beautiful kitchen island that is a different color than the rest of the kitchen cabinets. The idea was that the island itself stood out but worked nicely with the rest of the kitchen. Our clients also choose these incredible cream cabinets with brown rub giving them a Olde World cozy look. We then finished the look off with Oil Bronze Hardware.

Pear Tree Kitchen/Bath Remodel

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Pikes Peak Region

Netuno Bordeaux Granite Annadale pillowtop knob in gunmetal Baja Cream stone backsplash Kohler Riverby undermount double basin Showplace Breckenridge 275 Maple Soft Cream

A Classic Traditional

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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!