photo by Blake Bronstad
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white 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.

Heavy-duty mixer base & accessory storage

Bay Area Kitchens

This mixer base provides sturdy support and easy storage of this heavy-duty mixer,along with storage for accessories on the roll-out shelf below.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Gormley Residence

Croma Design Inc.

Modern Classic Family home in downtown Toronto Interior: Croma Design Inc Contractor: http://www.vaughanconstruction.ca/

El Dorado Hills Modern Art Home

Nar Design Group

This gorgeous European Poggenpohl Kitchen is the culinary center of this new modern home for a young urban family. The homeowners had an extensive list of objectives for their new kitchen. It needed to accommodate formal and non-formal entertaining of guests and family, intentional storage for a variety of items with specific requirements, and use durable and easy to maintain products while achieving a sleek contemporary look that would be a stage and backdrop for their glorious artwork collection. Solution: A large central island acts as a gathering place within the great room space. The tall cabinetry items such as the ovens and refrigeration are grouped on the wall to keep the rest of the kitchen very light and open. Luxury Poggenpohl cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops were selected for their supreme durability and easy maintenance. Warm European oak flooring is contrasted by the gray textured Poggenpohl cabinetry flattered by full width linear Poggenphol hardware. The tall aluminum toe kick on the island is lit from underneath to give it a light and airy luxurious feeling. To further accent the illuminated toe, the surface to the left of the range top is fully suspended 18” above the finished floor. A large amount of steel and engineering work was needed to achieve the floating of the large Poggenpohl cabinet at the end of the peninsula. The conversation is always, “how did they do that?” Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Multi-Level Kitchen Island

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional kitchen with Multi level Kitchen Island Norman Sizemore- Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtop, white cabinets and white splashback.

Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement

The Remodel Group

The small but functional Kitchen takes up one wall in the main area of the Airbnb. By using light materials, the space appears larger and more open.
Small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Riekse

Interior Exterior Designs Inc.

Tim Vrieling
Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Gallery

Katy Carpets

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and travertine floors.

Modern Kitchen | Two Tone Cabinets

Kitchen Encounters Design

Meyers Builders
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Dream Kitchen - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

WATCH the time lapse video of this kitchen remodel: https://youtu.be/caemXXlauLU Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This Glen Ellyn homeowner came to us, frustrated with the layout and size of their current kitchen, looking for help generating ideas for how to maximize functionality within the constraints of the space. After visiting with them and seeing the home’s layout, I realized that looking at the bigger picture of how they used the entire first floor might bring us some dramatic solutions. We ended up flipping the kitchen and family room and taking down the wall separating the two creating one big open floor plan for the family to enjoy. There is still a visual separation between the rooms because of their different lengths and the overall space now relates nicely to the dining room which was also opened up to both rooms. The new kitchen is an L-shaped space that is no longer cramped and small and is truly a cook’s dream. The fridge is on one end, a large cooktop and sink are located along the main perimeter and double ovens located at the end of the “L” complete the layout. Ample work surface along the perimeter and on the large island makes entertaining a breeze. An existing door to the patio remains, floods the room with light and provides easy access to the existing outdoor deck for entertaining and grilling. White cabinetry with quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash tile and a contrasting gray island give the space a clean and modern feel. The gray pendant lights and stainless appliances bring a slight industrial feel to the space letting you know that some serious cooking will take place here. Once we had their Dream Kitchen design completed, the homeowners decided to tackle another project at the same time. We made plans to create a master suite upstairs by combining two existing bedrooms into a larger bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet. The existing spaces were not overly large so getting everything on the wish list into the design was a challenge. In the end, we came up with a design that works. The two bedrooms were adjoined, one wall moved back slightly to make for a slightly larger bedroom, and the remaining space was allotted to the new bathroom and a walk in closet. The bathroom consists of a double vanity and a large shower with a barn door shower door. A skylight brings light into the space and helps make it feel larger and more open. The new walk-in closet is accessible through the bathroom, and we even managed to fit in a small entry vestibule that houses some additional storage and makes a nice transition from the hallway. A white vanity, Carrera tops and gray floor tile make for a serene space that feels just right for this home. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

WESTLAKE

KabCo Kitchens

Stunning quartzite counters were installed creating a timeless elegant feel. Photo Credit: Julie Lehite
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Coffered Kitchen

SWANSON RENOVATIONS - LUXURY DESIGN & BUILD

Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen with a Touch of Glamour

Normandy Remodeling

One of the crowning jewels of this kitchen is a mirrored refrigerator armoire. Overall, the mirrors reflect light and add extra sparkle into the space and custom lead caming gives an antique aesthetic.

Rustic Refined

Maughan Design & Remodel

Whitney Lyons
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and beige floor.

Millstone Terrace

Webber Development & Construction

Rustic White Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Black & Modern Heater Family Kitchen: Ft. Proline ProSI Island Range Hood

ProHoods

This dark kitchen complements the stainless steel centerpiece of this kitchen: the ProS island range hood. We love the granite countertops which really pop, contrasted with the black cabinets. The plants are a nice touch to give this kitchen an earthy vibe.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Slate 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!