This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Bluejack National Cottage

Monarch & Maker

Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Houston with beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Century Oak Farmhouse

Old Barn Design

Kitchen features a large island, walk-in pantry, built-in hutch, double ranges with a feature vent hood, and windows over the sink.
Country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

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 range/hood combination with potfiller fits right in!

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen Remodel in Edina

M. Gilbertson Design

Large country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, subway tile splashback, exposed beam and timber.

Laura's home

homebyn Annamaria Pivetta

La bella cucina contemporanea con le travi a vista è stata colorata con quadri e vari accessori in tono
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

The Lookout

Lisa Carlisle Architect

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and timber.

Eichler Feel Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

Cottage Casual

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Century Oak Farmhouse

Old Barn Design

Kitchen features a large island, walk-in pantry, built-in hutch, double ranges with a feature vent hood, and windows over the sink.
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

True, Orris Maple of Northport AL

Hallmark Floors

Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.

塩浜のリノベーション

note architects

Small asian galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

North Tustin - Addition and Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Modern Farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinet doors and black drawer pull hardware. White Oak floating shelves with LED underlighting over beautiful, Cambria Quartz countertops. The subway tiles were custom made and have what appears to be a texture from a distance, but is actually a herringbone pattern in-lay in the glaze. Wolf brand gas range and oven, and a Wolf steam oven on the left. Rustic black wall scones and large pendant lights over the kitchen island. Brizo satin brass faucet with Kohler undermount rinse sink. Photo by Molly Rose Photography

SAVANNAH PLACE MODEL

FabDiggity Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Custom Dream Home kitchen

Trust Builders

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Дом в Подмосковье

Татьяна Красикова

фотограф Ольга Шангина
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Interiors

Liv4 Architecture

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Wayzata Bay Main Level Remodel

Modern Design Cabinetry

modern farmhouse, white kitchen, large island, black hardware, walk in pantry
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Cottage Classic

Woodways

In this Woodways kitchen, all the classic details with the bead board, soft mineral blue and white color palette, and turned legs all make this cottage timeless in its own rite.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Timber 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!