Beth Welsh
Design ideas for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

40 French Creek

DRACO

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Clertoma Kitchen

G.M.Braatz Contracting

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Top of the Village

Manchester Architects, Inc.

This petit little kitchen is much larger than it looks! Great appliances, and loads of storage that includes an in-wall pantry cabinet. Open shelving between Kitchen and Dining that allows access from both sides and keeps a feeling of openess. Brent Moss Photography

Evergreen Log Home Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project's final result exceeded even our vision for the space! This kitchen is part of a stunning traditional log home in Evergreen, CO. The original kitchen had some unique touches, but was dated and not a true reflection of our client. The existing kitchen felt dark despite an amazing amount of natural light, and the colors and textures of the cabinetry felt heavy and expired. The client wanted to keep with the traditional rustic aesthetic that is present throughout the rest of the home, but wanted a much brighter space and slightly more elegant appeal. Our scope included upgrades to just about everything: new semi-custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new paint, new light fixtures, new backsplash tile, and even a custom flue over the range. We kept the original flooring in tact, retained the original copper range hood, and maintained the same layout while optimizing light and function. The space is made brighter by a light cream primary cabinetry color, and additional feature lighting everywhere including in cabinets, under cabinets, and in toe kicks. The new kitchen island is made of knotty alder cabinetry and topped by Cambria quartz in Oakmoor. The dining table shares this same style of quartz and is surrounded by custom upholstered benches in Kravet's Cowhide suede. We introduced a new dramatic antler chandelier at the end of the island as well as Restoration Hardware accent lighting over the dining area and sconce lighting over the sink area open shelves. We utilized composite sinks in both the primary and bar locations, and accented these with farmhouse style bronze faucets. Stacked stone covers the backsplash, and a handmade elk mosaic adorns the space above the range for a custom look that is hard to ignore. We finished the space with a light copper paint color to add extra warmth and finished cabinetry with rustic bronze hardware. This project is breathtaking and we are so thrilled our client can enjoy this kitchen for many years to come!

Kitchen renovation

Greyslate Building Group LLC

Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

marine

Beyond Kitchens and Bath Inc

Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

31541 Ashworth Road

Pure Style by Jerry Bussanmas

Rustic modern
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kirkland

P.C. Labrosse Design

Peter Labrosse
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Kitchen Remodel 2 ~ Herndon, VA

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Kitchen

Realarchitecture Ltd

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Interior

RJ Bacon Consulting & Design

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, slate floors, black floor, stone tile splashback, concrete benchtops and multiple islands.

A Kitchen for Gathering and Entertaining

Kuhl Design Build LLC

We are a full service, residential design/build company specializing in large remodels and whole house renovations. Our way of doing business is dynamic, interactive and fully transparent. It's your house, and it's your money. Recognition of this fact is seen in every facet of our business because we respect our clients enough to be honest about the numbers. In exchange, they trust us to do the right thing. Pretty simple when you think about it.

Incline Village Condo

Inside Designs

This is an example of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and slate floors.

Kitchens

Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Mediterranean Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Cristopher Nolasco
Large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Mountain Modern Log Home: The Hahn's Peak Residence - Kitchen

M.T.N Design

Hidden behind cabinetry on either side of the kitchen is the refrigerator and freezer. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos: Heidi Long

Cross Lake Cabin

Quigley Architects

Modern House Productions
Expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Cloverleaf - A Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen with Charm in North Richland Hills

LoneStar Design Build

Natural elements feature oblong slate flooring and stacked stone for the backsplash. The updated appliances in this kitchen remodel now satisfy the chef’s cooking desires and the family’s palette. A high-end 36” six-burner Thermador range and vent hood allow for greater creative cooking for the family of this North Richland Hills home.

Country Chic

Ourso Designs

Photo of an expansive country eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Slate 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!