Grabill Cabinets: Madison Square Door Style, Custom Color Match "Pavillion Gray" by Farrow and Ball on Maple. Fantasy Brown Granite Countertops. Custom Metal Wolf Duel Fuel Gas Range. Photos: Tippett Photography.

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

White backsplash with black grout and matching white custom cabinetry with black hardware. The butcher block island countertop, and the tasteful pendant lighting add to the farmhouse charm. Shiplap ceiling, exposed beams, and a decluttered look with little overhead cabinetry round off the look! Stainless steel appliances and fixtures add contrast.

Spacious New Home in QLD

Macfarlane Building

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coburn Hutchinson House Kitchen Refresh

One Coast Design

Although in need of a kind touch and some rejuvenation, we at One Coast Design – the new owners of the 2,200 sq.ft. home – joyfully took on this labor of love starting with the kitchen. We began by updating the 11’ x 19’ kitchen while still staying respectful of its historical roots and original features - Read all about it...click the link to go to the Blog!

Orchid Tropical

Patterson Custom Homes

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Timeless Traditions Kitchen

JDI Construction NW

This beautiful traditional kitchen is adorned with exquisite wood cabinets that exude warmth and timeless charm. A focal point of this culinary haven is the open wine rack, inviting you to display your favorite vintages with elegance. The expansive green island commands attention, serving as both a stylish centerpiece and a practical workspace. This versatile island is equipped with a convenient sink, a discreet dishwasher, and a built-in microwave, offering a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics. Ample storage ensures that your kitchen essentials are neatly tucked away, maintaining the pristine allure of the space. Adding a contemporary touch, the kitchen is adorned with sleek black hardware and fixtures, creating a harmonious contrast with the rich wood tones. The cohesive integration of black elements ties the entire look together, elevating the traditional design with a modern edge. Step into a culinary realm where timeless beauty meets modern functionality – this traditional kitchen is a testament to the perfect blend of classic style and contemporary convenience."

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen

Davies and Foster

Handmade classic shaker kitchen with island, designed to be the heart of the home. Efficiently designed with all the modern kitchen alliances including integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine, sink, tap, hob, extractor, oven, pull out spice rack, set of drawers, floating shelves and storage space. The internals were made from ash, the worktops and floating shelves were made from Walnut. Complementing these natural tones, the rest of the Kitchen is spray finished in Farrow and Ball '34 Calke green' and '81 Breakfast room' (Island) with a 10% sheen. All carefully designed, made and fitted by Davies and Foster.

Квартира 42 кв.м. в старом доме на Белорусской

Дарья Ельникова

Photo of a small scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink and subway tile splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom, Savage, MN

Titus Contracting

Beautiful kitchen remodel by Titus Contracting, featuring warm, wood custom cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, and unique Acacia wood flooring.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

Large country kitchen pantry in Richmond with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island and shaker cabinets.

Ultimate Chef Kitchen

Two Chefs Construction

This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

The Ballantine

Canterbury Design Kitchen Interiors

This wonderful kitchen in Mendham, NJ includes Brookhaven Overlay Cabinets in Nordic White for the Surround and Vintage Dover Cliffs for the contrasting island. The 48” Stainless Steel Wolf Range is paired beautifully with the Custom metal hood in Antiqued Zinc with polished stainless bands and trim. The kitchen is well equipped with a 36” fully integrated sub-zero refrigerator as well as a fully integrated sub-zero refrigerator and 24” freezer, the island contains a S.S. Wolf oven and microwave. Next to the Sub-zero freezer a “bar” area was created with a 24” Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and pullouts used for liquor.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley kitchen in Other with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Glengall Rd, Queen's Park, NW6

Huntsmore

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Luxury bespoke kitchen with tiled floor & walls

JNJ Building Services Ltd

Transitional galley kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

Custom Creative Furniture, LLC

The knee wall between the original kitchen and living room was removed. The island was planned with seating and the sink. Another opening to the back butlers pantry are was opened to allow easy access to stock items and an extra refrigerator.

Thornsbeach Road

Design Squared Architects

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bright and Open Modern Farmhouse

G.W. Smith Lumber Co.

McKenna Hutchinson
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Caputuring Craftsman

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Embracing an authentic Craftsman-styled kitchen was one of the primary objectives for these New Jersey clients. They envisioned bending traditional hand-craftsmanship and modern amenities into a chef inspired kitchen. The woodwork in adjacent rooms help to facilitate a vision for this space to create a free-flowing open concept for family and friends to enjoy. This kitchen takes inspiration from nature and its color palette is dominated by neutral and earth tones. Traditionally characterized with strong deep colors, the simplistic cherry cabinetry allows for straight, clean lines throughout the space. A green subway tile backsplash and granite countertops help to tie in additional earth tones and allow for the natural wood to be prominently displayed. The rugged character of the perimeter is seamlessly tied into the center island. Featuring chef inspired appliances, the island incorporates a cherry butchers block to provide additional prep space and seating for family and friends. The free-standing stainless-steel hood helps to transform this Craftsman-style kitchen into a 21st century treasure.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Brown Benchtop 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!