Country kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

San Juan Islands Residence

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Adding clerestory windows especially where there is a high ceiling minimizes the need for lighting during the day and washes the room with natural light. Only a few track lights and spot lights were used in this great room!

Billerica Modern Stainless Kitchen

Mobi Cabinets

With custom cabinetry, you can mix all types of styles to create your very own unique kitchen. This kitchen shows a mixture of modern and traditional cabinetry through the door styles and stain colors. Metal doors and frosted glass hides the items stored in the cabinets. The traditional stain color mixes with the contemporary slab doors and drawers. With a mixture of stain and metal there is no telling what beauty can be created.

Revived Mid Century Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

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.

Becket Additions

Uncarved Block Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and linoleum floors.

Lake Catamount

Steamboat Interiors, Corp.

Small guest quarters over horse barn. Small compact kitchen.
This is an example of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Elegant Sophistication

Inside Vision

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Farmhouse Formal, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A beach house that combines the rustic with the formal. Using heartwood maple for visual interest and an aged driftwood feel, we added hand-carved trim details, rope moulding and a highlighting glaze to refine the final rustic Old World appeal. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Andover

Belltown Condo Remodel, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

Kitchen counter tops are slate, and blue Bauer bowls sit upon them. The wall color contains a hint of a 'rosy blush', really Baked Scone from Behr. Two favorite antique book prints in frames hang in the dining room, and everything looks like a still life painted in oils! Belltown Condo Remodel, Seattle, WA. Belltown Design. Photography by Paula McHugh

woodlawn residence

Witt Construction

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and tile benchtops.

Colorful Kitchen Makeover

Gina Paris Design

Steve Spatafore
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cleveland with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

1207 Alameda Blvd

Ziggurat Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Favilla Kitchen - Scavolini

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Favilla design by Vuesse The warmth of a timeless welcome Favilla kitchen stylishly manages to accommodate various domestic requirements: indeed, for their kitchen, customers can pick details brimming with industrial appeal, or recall the ambiance of country homes, preferring a more international style in the clean-cut silhouettes, or warming up the setting with traditional features. The Favilla kitchen thus offers an unprecedented linearity which will never go out of fashion, to create a place that is simply elegant and functional.

Elkins Ave - Nashville, TN

Dawn Jackson

Kitchen/laundry area in downstairs unit. Old school charm. White cabinet sourced from Lake Hartwell, GA. Green piece is a garden bench sourced from Cost Plus World Market in Los Angeles, CA. Bird and turtle art by J. Alan, a blind artist in Macon, GA. Stackable

Revived Mid Century Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Beaux Arts Centennial Home

Citizen Design

Photo of an arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Our Work

Hughes Design & Gift Gallery

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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Cobblestone and Vines

Modern beach bungalow with custom washed white oak through out living space
Photo of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

Kitchens

A2 Tile

Small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, stone tile splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Tile Benchtops and Stone Tile 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!