This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Hamptons kitchen with a black twist

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

A modern twist on Provincial really works in this kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Melbourne with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Calvin Street - Shoreditch

Peter Landers Photography

Peter Landers http://www.peterlanders.net/
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Magic on Larkmont-Contemporary Renovation

Cure Design Group

Cure Design Group (636) 294-2343 https://curedesigngroup.com/ First things first…this renovation was certainly a labor of love for everyone involved, from our amazing clients, to the contractors, vendors and us, this project consumed all of us and the outcome is more than Gorgeous. This contemporary home is nestled back in a a great area of St Louis County. A brick ranch with contemporary touches…once adorned glass blocked bar and stairwell, a tiny galley kitchen and a remodeled garage that once housed their “dining and hearth room” but no one ever used that space. CURE Senior Designer, Cori Dyer took this space, completely and brilliantly re worked the configuration and entire floor plan and layout. Tearing out the dividing wall from the kitchen and what was once the garage, allowed the new kitchen layout to be flipped to the now long perpendicular wall, and created an open mega kitchen with great natural light, double islands, eat in kitchen and seating area, bar and open the great room. You can stand among the space at any point and are able to take in the entire view. Creating an uber chic space doesn’t happen on its own…it takes intricate design, research and planning. Custom made cabinets, a double island featuring two surfaces a butcher block and unforgettable marble. This clean color palette plays well with the new custom furniture in the great room, creating a seating area that sparks conversations.

Craftsman

Stonewater Architecture & Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen cabinets with a classic bent

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

White Cabinetry - Lakeview door style with Dove White finish on Maple. Gray Cabinetry - Transition 3˝ door style with Carbon finish on Maple.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Havertown2 by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

Custom yellow cabinets make this kitchen pop.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Rincon Classic

Jodi Fleming Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Gladwyne, PA Kitchen, Mudroom and Living Room Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

What a neatly organized walk in pantry which allows room for the microwave, keurig, toaster and warming drawer, out of the way of the main kitchen space. We are proud to say that this kitchen was featured in a Houzz Kitchen of the Week article! Rudloff Custom Builders SaveEmail Here’s a look at the walk-in pantry, which is vital because the kitchen doesn’t have much overhead cabinet storage. It also helped get the microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, blender and warming drawer out of the main space. Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Alamo, CA. Farmhouse. Full Service Design Firm. Open concept living room and kit

LMK Interiors

Farmhouse style with an industrial, contemporary feel.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink and subway tile splashback.

Carriage House Renovation

Kathy Marshall Design

Michael J Lee Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresh Interior

J Steven Kemp Architect

Emily Followill
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops and brown floor.

New Traditionalist Cottage, Kitchen Design

User

As is the case with many older homes, the layout of this kitchen was slightly awkward. The Panageries team began this project by completely gutting the kitchen and reworking the entire layout. Stainless steel, Wolfe & Subzero appliances are situated to one side of the room, creating a much more practical space that is easy to maneuver when preparing meals. We blended a light gray, Luce Di Luna quartzite countertop and Walker Zanger white, beveled subway tile backsplash with dark, charcoal cabinetry. The full inset doors and drawers feature polished nickel bin pulls and cut glass knobs. The small, upper doors sport restoration glass. Photography by Fish Eye Studios

Clapham Painted Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Painted shaker kitchen with a Corian worktop. Cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Shaded White. 40mm thick Glacier White Corian. Satin Nickel cup handles and knobs.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Elegant Luxury Kitchen

Callahan & Peters, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Chelsea Home Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Maple Leaf

ROM architecture studio

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Contractor: Adams Residential Contracting Photography: © Dale Lang, 2010
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

South Portland Kitchen

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

Photos by Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Green Goods

Design by Heather Tissue; construction by Green Goods Kitchen remodel featuring carmelized strand woven bamboo plywood, maple plywood and paint grade cabinets, custom bamboo doors, handmade ceramic tile, custom concrete countertops

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!