Gray Kitchen Island with white perimeter cabinets Black accents in hardware and lighting shades on island lighting gives it a more formal feeling.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel with custom IKEA Island

John Webb Construction and Design

This kitchen remodel included removing an interior wall creating one large open space connected the kitchen, dining, and living room.
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cold Canyon Remodel

The Cabinet Gallery

Kitchen and master vanity remodel.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

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.

Modern Craftsman Farmhouse

Allen Construction

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

Bronc Buster

Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder

Kitchen in Mountain Modern Contemporary Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Custom Home built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors www.AmaronBuilders.com Apex Architecture Photos by Brian Adams

Elmhurst Cottage

DESIGN LAB 444

Stephanie Russo Photography
Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

The unique shallow pantry is a favorite with my clients, here done at 9" deep wi

MH Baker, LLC

The island seating is visible left of the secondary sink. A shallow pantry braces the left side of the extra deep refrigerator, which has been recessed into the back wall. To the far right the new slider to a new elevated deck is shown.

Light and Bright Kitchen

Suhr Interior Design

Open kitchen design with white shaker cabinets and a large custom Island. 12x24 gray tile ties in with the stone backsplash and quartz countertop. The navy/blue island anchors the kitchen and adds some needed color. - Shot by Matt Kocourek

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Blessings Golf Course Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Cortijo

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

All white kitchen with large, central island with custom stainless steel chandelier.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with with island, beige splashback, beige benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and quartzite benchtops.

Custom White Kitchen

Magnolia Home Remodeling Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vacation in the Mountains

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Reclaimed flooring by Reclaimed DesignWorks. Photos by Emily Minton Redfield Photography.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Rustic Charm

Coyle Construction Company

stained island, white kitchen
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, granite benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Davidsonville | Traditional Kitchen & Master Bathroom Renovation

Signature Dream Homes

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with brown floor, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Twin Bridges

Chad Hemphill Construction

Inspiration for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

The Kitchen

This custom kitchen is a combination of many textures and finishes that can be classified as a farmhouse style or a classic style. Regardless it has great appeal for any taste! The perimeter cabinets are painted a soft grey with a darker grey glaze, featuring glass wall cabinet doors with cathedral mullions. The range hood is stained knotty alder. The island has a rustic grey textured application on each end with the main section an heirloom finish. The countertop is Fantasy Brown marble with a leathered finish.

Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

Kitchen with 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!