Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Dry Ridge - Kitchen

Stillwater Design Group

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Cocina abierta al salón

Jura_trastau_interiordesign

Cocina con placa de induccion con el extractor integrado.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Westside Dream

SARA VANDERSTELT with Creative Kitchens

WESTSIDE DREAM Mid Continent Cabinetry Adams - Flat Panel Door Style Perimeter in Maple Painted Antique White w/ Pewter Glaze Island is Cherry in Slate Stain MASTER BATH Mid Continent Cabinetry Adams - Flat Panel Door Style Maple Painted Antique White w/ Pewter Glaze POWDER / LAUNDRY / BASEMENT BATHS Mid Continent Cabinetry Adams - Flat Panel Door Style Cherry in Slate Stain HARDWARE : Antique Nickel Knobs and Pulls COUNTERTOPS KITCHEN : Granite Countertops MASTER BATH : Granite Countertops

Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel at Apollo Beach

Supreme International USA

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

Custom Kitchen in Shell Beach

Schaefer Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large modern u-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, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Cherry Creek

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of 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.

New Windows in Beautiful Kitchen - Renewal by Andersen San Francisco Bay Area

Renewal By Andersen Bay Area

Beautiful kitchen with new sliding window we installed. This delightful kitchen with white flat panel cabinetry and stainless steel appliances looks gorgeous with new white windows. Now is the perfect time to start replacing your windows with Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco, serving the whole California Bay Area. We are your full service window retailer and installer -- Contact Us Today! 844-245-2799

After - The New Gina Kitchen

Wood By Designs at Lakewood Ranch

Incredible Transformation of a dated 2000 kitchen into a beautiful modern farmhouse with a midcentury flair.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Jansen

SOUTHERN WORLD DEVELOPMENT INC

Whole house remodel
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Lafayette, CA

Gayler Design Build

It was important for the homeowners to preserve the kitchen’s original parquet floors, which we accommodated. We added new parquet pieces where needed and skillfully refinished the entire floor, breathing new life into this beautiful feature.

New Window in Handsome Kitchen - Renewal by Andersen Greater Toronto Area

Renewal by Andersen Toronto

Handsome kitchen with new awning window we installed. With beautiful flat panel wood cabinetry and black granite counters, this kitchen looks sharp and stylish with this white window against a stone tile backsplash. Now is the perfect time to replace your windows with Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto, serving most of Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . Find out more about replacing your windows and doors -- Contact Us Today! 844-819-3040

Oakland North Oakland - Bushrod - Old World Kitchen

Design Set Match

Hammered copper hood, pot filler, hinged door wall oven, induction cooktop
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Cherry Creek

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

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.

New Home Build 1

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, vaulted and multiple islands.

Project Radical Street

Azule Kitchens

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This is an example of 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.

Howardview Ct

High Touch Remodeling

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Elegant Carbon Gray; An Individual Kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Elegant contemproary style using Vista slab doors in Matte Soft Carbon on Maple; custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode and kitchen design by San Luis Kitchen. The homeowner's vision for a open concept great room with high vaulted ceilings was brought to life in this remodel. European framless cabinets allow maximum storage space and we included lots of drawers for easy access. The tall cabinetry frames both work stations while the island provides additional space to spread out while creating the feast! photos by: Monica Strickland-Robinson, Strickland Photography

Passeig de Gràcia - Barcelona

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.

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!