Orlando Custom Builder Orlando Summer Kitchen
This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel cabinets.

Estancia

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Custom Luxury Home by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more inspiring photos!
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Interscostal Elegance

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Aqua Lane Shores

Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Luminescent Luxury with Leathered Taj Mahal and Swarovski Crystal Hardware

Lauren Levant Interior

This is a traditional kitchen, yet the materials make it extraordinary: mosaics of natural seashell in a herringbone motif have been applied into the inside of the rich walnut cabinetry, creating a luminescent texture to the upper level areas. Beyond the rich walnut, the oven section and the custom hood accents are finished in a soft metallic gold lacquer. For the work tops, leathered quartzite creates a light but rich surface that begs to be touched. Metallic bronze glazed subway tile, grouted with glittering silica creates a dramatic backsplash that challenges the definition of traditional design. On the cabinetry, custom bronze hardware by Edgar Berebi is inset with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, producing an opulent layer of detail that feels like jewelry. Shimmering cut glass and crystal chandeliers finish off the luxe look in a way that feels glamorous and timeless. Dave Bryce Photography

Urban Kitchen | City Heights, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Young urban chic, semi-custom kitchen design with an eclectic mix of boho, farmhouse and industrial features and accents! All prefab cabinets mindfully designed to look custom, custom plaster range hood, reclaimed wood floating shelves and accent trim on hood, hammered brass hardware and sconces, Moravian star pendant light, beveled subway tile, Fireclay farm sink, custom drop leaf service cart that doubles as an island table with industrial bar stools, custom wine bar and iron mirror, custom bifold iron and glass French doors and a Turkish rug.

Kitchen Upgrade

Refined Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Transitional Gray Kitchen

Cabinet Solutions USA

A galley kitchen with custom details, featuring built-in appliances and a wood hood above the cooktop.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Doonan - Sunshine Coast

Avalon Granny Flats

Real Property Photography (Renae Young)
This is an example of a small country kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen in Craftsman Style

Todd Homes

Farmhouse style kitchen with painted cabinets, fauxed island and vent hood and travertine flooring. White subway tile on backsplash with brick travertine behind cooktop.

Calming Luxury Interior Design in a Golf Course Home in North San Diego

Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design

Custom kitchen design in Rancho Santa Fe, with interior lighting , hand carved cabinets, unique accessories, and all with high quality materials. Interior Designer Susan Spath.

Two - Toned Traditional in Brooklyn, NY!

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Designed by Bilotta’s Tom Vecchio with Samantha Drew Interiors, this traditional two-toned kitchen features Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry in a warm mix of Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White paint and cherry with a stain. The expansive space is perfect for a large family that hosts a great deal of guests. The 15’ wide sink wall features a 36” wide farm house sink situated in front of a large window, offering plenty of light, and is flanked by a double pull-out trash and “knock-to-open” Miele dishwasher. At the opposite end of the room a banquette sits in front of another sunny window and comfortably seats eight people. In between the sink wall and banquette sits a 9’ long island which seats another four people and houses both a second dishwasher and a hidden charging station for phones and computers. The countertops on both the island and perimeter are polished Biano Rhino Marble and the backsplash is a handmade subway tile from Southampton Masonry. The flooring, also from Southampton Masonry, is a Silver Travertine – coupled with all of the other finishes the room gives off a serene, coastal feeling. The hardware, in a polished chrome finish, is from Cliffside; the sink and faucet from Rohl. The dining table, seating and decorative lighting is all from Samantha Drew Interiors in East Setauket, NY. The appliances, most of which are fully integrated with custom wood panels (including the 72” worth of refrigeration!), are by Viking, except for the custom metal hood. The window treatments, which are operated electronically for easy opening and closing, are also by Samantha Drew Interiors using Romo Fabrics. Bilotta Designer:Tom Vecchio with Samantha Drew Interiors Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Interscostal Elegance

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands, white splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Custom Kitchen

Ziegler Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

French Country Casual Rumson NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Patricia Burke
Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tisbury Contemporary Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Post and beam contemporary kitchen open floor plan
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and grey floor.

White Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

TVL Creative Ltd.

TVL Creative
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Rustic Alder Kitchens

Beyer Cabinets

Rustic Alder Kitchen with Granite (Siberian White) Tops By Elegant Stone Products
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Ambition at Eastmark | Mesa, AZ

Shea Homes - Arizona

Rick Young Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

coretec distinction ipe anderson tuftex chateau

Lisa Laker Interior Design

This kitchen was closed-up, dysfunctional and dated and the homeowners were ready to bolt into 2022 without ever looking back! So, we gutted the kitchen and tore down the dividing walls in order to create a modern, edgy kitchen that’s ready to entertain! To create our work triangle, it was necessary to remove one set of double windows. It was an easy choice to keep the windows facing the back yard view and close the set facing the neighbor’s house. As a result, we could relocate the fridge and remove both kitchen walls to provide a large island with a cooktop and a prep sink. The original sink location remained the same — centrally located in front of the window. We tucked the rarely used microwave into the corner of the kitchen. Drama is naturally created by using high contrasting colors. Therefore, we chose a black and white combination to offset the warmth of the flooring and trim. A palette featuring blue was created through the wall color and picked up in the Volga Blue Granite. Black stainless, state-of-the-art appliances complimented the modern edgy vibe. With all the dividing walls gone, we added patterned carpet, Anderson Tuftex chateau, to enhance the now open and bright stairway. With light now pouring in from all directions, we kept the lighting plan simple. We placed a chandelier over the table, LED’s in the kitchen, and undercabinet lighting to illuminate the work surfaces. This design is spot on. With the prep sink and cooktop in the island, the cook’s back is rarely turned toward the guests. Now these empty nesters who love to entertain are ready to welcome their family and friends for good times and great food!

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Travertine 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!