Traditional Large Island Kitchen Remodel

This large kitchen remodel expansion included removing a wall to create a larger space and added vaulted ceiling to make this room even more spacious. This kitchen was once an enclosed u-shape kitchen and now with the added space a large island was added and a wall of cabinets for additional space. Gorgeous granite was installed along with Thermador stainless steel appliances. Scott Basile, Basile Photography. www.choosechi.com

Cozy Country Reno

Soda Pop Design Inc.

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography.
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with white cabinets, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

N Greenbriar St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Summerfield House Collaboration

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

In design collaboration with Gina Arledge at The Kitchen Studio, this gorgeous stone kitchen has become a reality.
Photo of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Summerfield House Collaboration

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

Cetingok Residence

Murphy Maude Interiors

Cabinets designed and provided by Kitchens Unlimited
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black cabinets.

Two - Tone Craftsman Designed By: Michelle O'Connor

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Brasada Ranch Hotel,Restaurant and Spa remodel

FRC Design Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Gallery

MWA, Inc.

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Mid-Century Refreshed

CG&S Design-Build

The materials used for this space include white washed brushed oak, taj mahal granite, custom shaker style cabinets, original pine ceiling, slate backsplash, slate & metal mosiac at the island, a custom cast concrete sink, and a Wolf range. | While the flow of the kitchen worked for the family, the focus was on updating the look and feel. The old cabinets were replaced with new shaker-style custom cabinets painted in a soothing grey, to compliment the new white-washed, brushed oak floor. Taj Mahal granite counter tops replaced the old dark ones. The refrigerator was replaced with a wider 48” Sub-Zero. The built-in pantry in the kitchen was replaced, with pull-out shelving specific to the family’s food storage needs. A 48” dual fuel Wolf range replaced the outdated cooktop and oven. The tones of the new slate backsplash and slate and metal mosaic on the face of the island created cohesion between the pine hues of the remaining original ceiling and the new white-washed floor. Task and under bar lighting also brightened the space. The kitchen is finished out with a unique concrete apron sink. Capitalizing on the natural light from the existing skylight and glass doors, the upgraded finishes in the kitchen and living area brightened the space and gave it an up-to-date feel. | Photos by Tre Dunham

Warm Rustic Cabin Kitchen

Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, slate splashback and granite benchtops.

Antique White & Stained Cabinets

Finishing Touch Custom Woodworks, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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

Martis Camp Calm

Hills & Grant

Lisa Petrole Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

White Kitchen with Peninsula

DG Kitchen & Bath

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and shaker cabinets.

Constantine-203

Manuel Builders, LLC

Haylei Smith
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Rye Transitional home

Lorraine Levinson Interior Design

Photographer: Neil Landino
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Kitchen

Design Elite

The spacious kitchen is awash in light colored cabinets along the walls, and anchored by a massive dark stained island.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!