Kitchen and Main Level Remodel Apple Valley 2019

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colonial Transitional Kitchen

You-Neek Designs

Touch Down Station at end of refrigerator. Includes space for message board, mail sorters and charging station
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen/Scullery

Bosanac Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

CARIBBEAN COLONIAL

Harrell & Co Architects

PHOTOS BY LORI HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Palermo, classica attualità

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccata e top in granito
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, pink floor, pink benchtop and recessed.

Westlake

Becky Fuller Homes

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Fennerton

Kitchens by Eileen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Denver Modern Farmhouse

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Madison door, Prairie profile, Slab drawer front, Cashmere on Quarter Sawn White Oak & Graphite enamel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2030 Ladera Lane

MassaRossa Luxury Homes, LLC

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Farmhouse

S&W Kitchens

Country u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Garden Villa

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Norcross Mid Century Kitchen Revival

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

White farmhouse sink compliments the custom green cabinets and black fixtures and pulls.
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Modular Kitchen - Greenwich

Rencraft Ltd

Our clients are a young couple from Kent, who were extending their Victorian terrace in London. While the original property is full of quirky period features, the clean dimensions of the large, rectangular extension made the space ideal for one of our Modular Kitchens. We worked closely with our clients to select the cabinetry that best suited their needs, including a single door larder cupboard with built-in spice racks, two sets of pan drawers and a central island unit with plenty of storage. Traditional features such as the farmhouse sink and range cooker are in keeping with the character of the original property, while the client’s choice of a contemporary colour scheme simultaneously gives the space a funky, modern feel.

Fairfield

Designs by D

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Valle Verde Kitchen

Svetlana Hanzyy Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mclaughlin

Meg Blu Home

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

1515

KENT architects

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

TAHAN - le confort monacal

maéma architectes

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ferguson 2020

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Design ideas for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bright & Inviting Kitchen Renovation

Jennifer Lauren Interiors

Light and bright kitchen remodel. Open and inviting space including white quartz countertops, moonshine gray shaker cabinetry, modern brushed nickel hardware, stainless appliances, gray luxury vinyl plank flooring, white subway backsplash with charcoal grout, and ogee fabric roman shades in navy, teal, and white.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Granite 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!