This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Charlotte Home

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Southwestern Home Decorating Project

Simply Unique Finds & Design

Inspiration for a large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

McGee Gallery

Sol Granite & Natural Stone

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and porcelain floors.

Shrewsbury Vanilla & Cherry Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega & Justin Havalotti
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

New England Stone Fireplace and Stone Oven at Copper Door Restaurant

STONEYARD®

Copper Door® restaurant located in Bedford, NH, has an amazingly warm feeling of home from the minute you walk in. "A mix of high-end materials were used to build a restaurant that is warm, elegant and inviting, as if you were inside someone's beautiful home," said designer Dana Boucher of Breath of Fresh Art. Rich textures, wood beam ceilings, and a New England stone fireplace greet you upon entering. A mix of three different products were used for the perfect blend of colors and shapes. Boston Blend Ledgestone, Boston Blend Ashlar, and Greenwich Gray Ledgestone create a look that is not too modern and not too rustic. But they didn't stop there. A stone oven in the open-concept kitchen allows the chef to get creative with one-of-a-kind dishes. Mitered corners were used on the 45-degree angles. The same blend of colors and shapes that was used on the fireplace was also used on the stone oven. Photographer: Eric Barry Photography Mason: Prime Masonry of Nashua, NH GC: Fulcrum Associates of Amherst, NH Architect: Dignard Architectural of New Boston, NH Stoneyard Dealer: Hudson Quarry of Hudson, NH

Sea Ranch Cook's Kitchen

David Moulton AIA

Nestled in a Redwood forest, the house on Upper Moonraker is a cook's paradise with homage paid to the owners' love of crafts and exquisite home-carved wooden ducks. Sea Ranch Architect David Moulton AIA designed a hefty, hand-milled walnut island set over custom made cherry cabinets as the initial kitchen focal point. A mighty Wolf stove framed in stainless steel shelving provides the framework for power cooking and the owner's collection of bright red Le Creuset pots and pans. Wild Rice Ceasarstone countertops are a sleek but soft complement to a Rolf sink both wide and deep enough to accommodate large pots and pans and a Blanco pull-down faucet provides for easy clean up of freshly-picked garden vegetables. Adding to the ambiance of real cookery, a wrap-around wall-sized blackboard with stainless shelving provides the perfect place to keep track of often-used recipes, favorite spices, utensils, pots and pans. searanchimages.com

Milford, IA

Kleen Kitchen Design

Photography by Amy Everding
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Craftsman Cherry Kitchen with Contrasting Espresso Island in Bel Air, MD

Kitchen Saver

This cherry wood kitchen hearkens back to the Arts and Crafts era, with its rustic simplicity and elegant attention to craftsmanship. The cabinets have a Washington cherry stain and sable glaze on Madison style recessed-panel doors, and the contrasting island has a dark espresso stain on the Fairhaven style recessed panel doors. The completing elements are juniper golden granite countertops and brushed nickel hardware. http://kitchensaver.com/

Glenbrook Remodel

Millennium Custom Homes

Kristine Ginsberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Alders

Summit Builder

Wonderful kitchen to work on!
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

The Denali - 3,997 SF. Plan available at www.MartyWhite.net

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Bar area in Kitchen. The Manors of Belleclave at Wildewood, Columbia SC
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Pass A Grille Kitchen

Bright Wood Works, Inc

Custom inset face frame
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

CLASSIC KITCHEN

FCM Remodelings

FCM REMODELINGS
Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances and a peninsula.

Kitchen & Bathroom Projects

Maselter Cabinets

Large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Purcellville Kitchen

Stonegate Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Handsome in Alder

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Melissa Mills photography " http://melissammills.weebly.com" Contract work completed by Bill & Kris Montgomery Cabinet installation completed by Gabe Coman

Kitchen cabinets

The Kitchen Shop

Kitchen cabinets supplied by The Kitchen Shop (914) 738-7183
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Rollout Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

Blackstock Photography
Design ideas for a large country galley open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cuisine blanche usa

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This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

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!