Alyssa Kirsten
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and light hardwood floors.

Townhouse

2MO

This kitchen has a contemporary and fun feeling to it. The navy shaker cabinets are complimented by the sleek burnt orange bar stools, giving a pop of color to the rest of the area. The natural light coming from both directions only maximizes that effect.

Modern Residence-Reclaimed Ivory White Oak Wood

HardwoodBargains

Walk on sunshine with Skyline Floorscapes' Ivory White Oak. This smooth operator of floors adds charm to any room. Its delightfully light tones will have you whistling while you work, play, or relax at home. This amazing reclaimed wood style is a perfect environmentally-friendly statement for a modern space, or it will match the design of an older house with its vintage style. The ivory color will brighten up any room. This engineered wood is extremely strong with nine layers and a 3mm wear layer of White Oak on top. The wood is handscraped, adding to the lived-in quality of the wood. This will make it look like it has been in your home all along. Each piece is 7.5-in. wide by 71-in. long by 5/8-in. thick in size. It comes with a 35-year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty. This is a real wood engineered flooring product made from white oak. It has a beautiful ivory color with hand scraped, reclaimed planks that are finished in oil. The planks have a tongue & groove construction that can be floated, glued or nailed down.

Powell Ohio Kitchen

Kitchen Kraft

John Evans
Expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops and stone tile splashback.

PNW Cabin 88

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Breakfast Nook, Compact/Duel Function
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Minnetonka Vernacular Revival

Boyer Building Corporation

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Un intérieur doux tout en pastel - Projet Alleray

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet de rénovation est sans doute un des plus beaux exemples prouvant qu’on peut allier fonctionnalité, simplicité et esthétisme. On appréciera la douce atmosphère de l’appartement grâce aux tons pastels qu’on retrouve dans la majorité des pièces. Notre coup de cœur : cette cuisine, d’un bleu élégant et original, nichée derrière une jolie verrière blanche.

Concordia Residence

Hanset Metal Fabricators

Custom designed polished bronze kitchen shelving, ladders, island and hood.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, stone tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Snowbunny

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

A compact yet comfortable kitchen allows for a range of seating options and interaction. Clean lines and design allow the space to be seen as either a beautiful kitchen or as part of the art landscape of the house.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This old home is in a trendy part of town and needed a kitchen to match its stylish owners and surrounding. For this space, we opted to focus on materials and finishes as the “look at me” items such as the custom vent hood surround, the island countertop, and the bead board ceiling. Mixing textures and colors also helps add dimension making it feel like it’s both “new” and true to the era of the home. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

Boise

NIXSI design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida

Element Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Blue Steel Kitchen, Portland, Maine

Block Brothers Custom Cabinets

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Viola E

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Karen Jackson Photography
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white floor.

Monson Kitchen & Living Spaces

Shea Studio Interiors, Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen in Oak Ridge

SR Design Group, Inc.

48 Layers
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, stone tile splashback and beige floor.

Kitchen Renovation In Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and quartz benchtops.

26 - Orem, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Photo of an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, raised-panel cabinets, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Tower Grove Remodel

Ladd Suydam Contracting, LLC

Ladd Suydam Contracting
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Kitchen with White Splashback 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!