Bright and Airy Kitchen with Wooden Accent | Seattle, WA

Full kitchen remodels opening to an open concept, contemporary style kitchen. Adding more lighting to lighten the room and focusing on a more natural flow design.

Builder's Retreat

SARA VANDERSTELT with Creative Kitchens

BUILDER'S RETREAT Shiloh Cabinetry Square Flat Panel Door Style All Plywood & Beaded Inset Construction Perimeter in Maple Painted Polar White Island is Clear Alder in Bistre Stain MASTER BATH Pioneer Cabinetry Melbourne Door Style Cherry Stained Coffee JACK & JILL BATH Pioneer Cabinetry Stockbridge - Flat Panel Door Style Maple painted Gray HARDWARE : Antique Nickel Knobs and Pulls COUNTERTOPS KITCHEN : Granite Countertops MASTER BATH : Granite Countertops BUILDER : Biedron Builders

Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Cottage Casual

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Photo of 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.

Sumner residence I

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall kitchen in Christchurch with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, timber and vaulted.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and timber.

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.

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.

Wayzata Bay Main Level Remodel

Modern Design Cabinetry

modern farmhouse, white kitchen, large island, black hardware, walk in pantry
Design ideas for a 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.

Excelsior Coastal Cottage

Grace Hill Design

Blue and white kitchen with navy blue island and white cabinets and white quartz counters. Blue and white patterned counter stools.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white benchtop and timber.

Maison en Blanc New Build

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Beautiful eat-in kitchen with a stunning custom baker's island center-kitchen. This kitchen includes paneled appliances, a large custom hood, white framed cabinetry, solid pine island and fridge, glass china cabinetry, brass plumbing fixtures, backsplash to the ceiling, and marble countertops.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

Color!

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Blue interiors on the glass door cabinets are just fun!
Photo of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and timber.

Saratoga

Melissa Nierman Designs

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and quartz benchtops.

Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Mission Bay House

Winn Enterprises

Contemporary open concept kitchen features Sonos audio, Lutron lighting, and shades with an iPad docking station for control.
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Farmhouse kitchen

Meyer Design

Brass hardware, subway tile, a farmhouse sink, and shaker cabinets! All things farmhouse. This kitchen is beautiful! Photos: Jody Kmetz
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

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!