A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Warm Contemporary Rustic Remodel in Issaquah

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

CHANTILLE

KabCo Kitchens

An open kitchen floor plan was designed featuring Decora cabinets in Maple Chantille and Rustic Alder Bombay. A gorgeous quartzite countertop with beautiful movement adds elegance and sophistication to this classic space. 3 Over sized glass pendants soften the lines while stainless steel appliances modernize the room.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

DC Designs - Diana Cutler Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Berry Kitchen Hood

Babcock Metals

7' Zinc hood with copper trim
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and multiple islands.

East Las Olas Intercoastal Nobility - Walnut Kitchen

The Kitchenworks

Matthew Horton
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

Alpine Ski Home

Randy Trainor

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ski-country-chic/

Westside Duplex

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Personalization in the Details

Amsted Design-Build

To achieve the gourmet kitchen of this homeowner's dreams, we removed a walk-in pantry in favour of additional perimeter cabinetry, extended to the ceiling and adding glass inserts to showcase their favourite pieces. The island was also elongated to add additional seating, integrating the adjacent seating area to create one large kitchen space. The existing basement had the furnace, hot water tank and plumbing located at the foot of the stairs, with a narrow stairway entry. When designing the finished space, we first carefully reconsidered the home's mechanical systems. Relocating and enclosing them within one dedicated room created the opportunity for open concept living at the base of the stairs, while maintaining ample space for a new bedroom and three-piece bathroom. Gordon King Photography

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Direct Hardwood Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Kitchen (34), Harleysville, PA

Danken Corp.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen Sink

Talianko Design Group, LLC

This Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen was completely remodeled and the home is nestled on the border of Pasadena and South Pasadena. Our goal was to keep the original charm of our client’s home while updating the kitchen in a way that was fresh and current. Our design inspiration began with a deep green soapstone counter top paired with creamy white cabinetry. Carrera marble subway tile for the backsplash is a luxurious splurge and adds classic elegance to the space. The stainless steel appliances and sink create a more transitional feel, while the shaker style cabinetry doors and schoolhouse light fixture are in keeping with the original style of the home. Tile flooring resembling concrete is clean and simple and seeded glass in the upper cabinet doors help make the space feel open and light. This kitchen has a hidden microwave and custom range hood design, as well as a new pantry area, for added storage. The pantry area features an appliance garage and deep-set counter top for multi-purpose use. These features add value to this small space. The finishing touches are polished nickel cabinet hardware, which add a vintage look and the cafe curtains are the handiwork of the homeowner. We truly enjoyed the collaborative effort in this kitchen. Photography by Erika Beirman

Alamo Modernization Remodel

Canyon Design Build

Treve Johnson Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rustic Private Lodge

Hamish Anderson Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with open cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island and medium wood cabinets.

WESTLAKE

KabCo Kitchens

Featured in this space are classic Homecrest Cabinetry in Maple Vanilla. An accenting Cherry Java island adds a touch of contrast. Taj Mahal quartzite counters, chrome fixtures and tumbled marble backsplash were combined to complete this classic look. Photo Credit: Julie Lehite

Kitchen Renovations

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

A beach house kitchen with an open concept, modern lighting, stainless appliances and a large wood island.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and grey floor.

Millstone Terrace

Webber Development & Construction

Rustic White Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate 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.

Bellbrook Modern

Springhouse Architects, LLC

Kelly Ann Photos
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Buena Vista Way, Laguna Beach

Willhoit Construction, Inc.

Large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Winward Way

Della Porta Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Travertine 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!