Alex Hayden
Mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Kitchen and Great Room Remodel Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Inspiration for a traditional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Presidio Heights Pied-à-terre

Caitlin Wilson Design

Nicole Hill Gerulat
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Base cabinets contrast perfectly in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe with the oak worktops and shelving- all attached to slate wall tiles that marry perfectly with the limestone flooring. The Farrow & Ball Chappell Green on the wall cabinets is illuminated by the LED strip light. A cream Rayburn with tray space to the right provides warmth for Toffee the dog.

KITCHEN | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part Two

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike. Photography by Riley Jamison

Kitchen shelving & cabinets

Andre Rothblatt Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Carolina Kitchens

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Scarsdale kitchen addition and new decks

Sunrise Building & Remodeling Inc

coffered ceiling adds elegance to this french provincial style kitchen with Arched box bay window and marble backsplash
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Marylhurst Kitchen

Jenny Baines, Jennifer Baines Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Plan 20X The Residences

Touchstone Living

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Kitchen corner

Andre Rothblatt Architecture

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances and terra-cotta floors.

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!