Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

A View Of The Sea: Kitchen Open Plan

Habitech Planning & Design, Inc.

The perfect kitchen for entertaining. Everyone in the family will love gathering around this island! White cabinetry, mont blanc quartzite countertops, home automation, speciality lighting and plenty of storage !

Morgantown Traditional Kitchen and Millwork Remodel

Hardwood Interiors & Design

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, stone tile splashback, brown floor and vaulted.

Kitchens

4D Design + Consulting

Inspiration for a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Glenville Log Home

Black Rock Design | Build

This wonderful iconic home on Lake Glenville North Carolina needed a major remodel. Black Rock redesigned the kitchen, master bedroom, bath and powder rooms to give this masterpiece a well needed touch up.

Okamura

Waconah Construction

Custom kitchen island with barn sink and open floor plan into the living room. Multi Slide exterior doors. this roof features vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters.

Tamoshanter

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The existing kitchen was in a word, "stuck" between the family room, mudroom and the rest of the house. The client has renovated most of the home but did not know what to do with the kitchen. The space was visually cut off from the family room, had underwhelming storage capabilities, and could not accommodate family gatherings at the table. Access to the recently redesigned backyard was down a step and through the mud room. We began by relocating the access to the yard into the kitchen with a French door. The remaining space was converted into a walk-in pantry accessible from the kitchen. Next, we opened a window to the family room, so the children were visible from the kitchen side. The old peninsula plan was replaced with a beautiful blue painted island with seating for 4. The outdated appliances received a major upgrade with Sub Zero Wolf cooking and food preservation products. The visual beauty of the vaulted ceiling is enhanced by long pendants and oversized crown molding. A hard-working wood tile floor grounds the blue and white colorway. The colors are repeated in a lovely blue and white screened marble tile. White porcelain subway tiles frame the feature. The biggest and possibly the most appreciated change to the space was when we opened the wall from the kitchen into the dining room to connect the disjointed spaces. Now the family has experienced a new appreciation for their home. Rooms which were previously storage areas and now integrated into the family lifestyle. The open space is so conducive to entertaining visitors frequently just "drop in”. In the dining area, we designed custom cabinets complete with a window seat, the perfect spot for additional diners or a perch for the family cat. The tall cabinets store all the china and crystal once stored in a back closet. Now it is always ready to be used. The last repurposed space is now home to a refreshment center. Cocktails and coffee are easily stored and served convenient to the kitchen but out of the main cooking area. How do they feel about their new space? It has changed the way they live and use their home. The remodel has created a new environment to live, work and play at home. They could not be happier.

Contemporary Kitchen and Master Bathroom Update

KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchens

CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

DA Coach House

Linda G Larisch, CMKBD

Turning the clock back to revive the industrial time the home was built was the inspiration in kitchen remodel. Metal Hood and exposed plumbers pipe complement the Vintage 48' range. Marble tile backslash ties the blue grey painted cabinetry to the mat black metals and white quartz counter tops.

Kitchen / Dining - Texas Escape

Schultz Building Inc

Country eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and vaulted.

Hendricks Home

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Countertops

KRAFTICIAN DESIGN SURFACES

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Project Radical Street

Azule Kitchens

bethany tilstra kitchen designer at azule kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rustic Contemporary on the Lake

RDM Architecture

Large windows (about 8ft square) make the view the feature in this space. A two story fireplace increases the drama. Large island with waterfall. Simple shaker cabinets and a concealed large pantry. Photos: © 2020 Matt Kocourek, All Rights Reserved

Custom Kitchen in Shell Beach

Schaefer Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Arlington Beadboard & Beamed Kitchen

Karen Walson Interiors

This new kitchen is the hub of the house. The kitchen was gutted to the studs and that's when we realized it needed a whole lot of structural help. A weird conicidence is that when we demo'd the old kitchen, behind the wall was a painted beadboard from 125 years ago that was the same color as the new island we already ordered! Benjamin Moore Dinner Party red. This kitchen has lots of custom elements like charging drawers in the island for electronics and custom TV cabinet etc. The client really wanted a ceiling that had beadboard, beams and skylights- and now it's the highlight of the kitchen.

La Jolla Transitional

REDinterior

This compact kitchen packs a big punch with SubZero and Wolf appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Innis Arden Modern Farmhouse

H2D Architecture + Design

This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop and vaulted.

2541 Carman Crest Dr

The House Group

Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Vaulted 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!