Mel Carll
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Blue Jamaica Plain Kitchen Renovation

Bailey Davol Studio Build

This gut renovation was a collaboration between the homeowners and Bailey•Davol•Studio•Build. Kitchen and pantry features included cabinets, tile backsplash, concrete counters, lighting, plumbing and flooring. Photos by Tamara Flanagan Photography

Fairway Elegance

A. Perry Homes

Traditional kitchen with white granite countertops and white cabinetry. Also has paneled appliances, bowl pendant lighting, antique mirror panels, and crown molding

Modern Club House

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Beachwood Canyon Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Загородный дом в ближайшем Подмосковье

Marina Grigoryan

Марина Григорян фото: Василий Буланов
Design ideas for a traditional galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, white appliances, with island and subway tile splashback.

Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build

Pleasant View Construction

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rénovation totale d'un studio - partie cuisine

C&O Studio

Nous avons rénové entièrement ce studio sous comble. Pour la partie cuisine, nous avons opté pour des meubles blancs pour ramener de la clarté et la fondre au reste de l'appartement. Quelques touches de bois et d'osier permettent d'apporter un côté naturel à l'espace. La partie salon, quant à elle, a été mise en valeur par la couleur du mur bleu canard, qui vient réveillé de reste du mobilier. La couleur au mur permet de faire de la partie salon la pièce maitresse du studio.

Yellow River, Dallas TX

DFW Stoneworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Completed Projects

Xtreme Renovations, LLC

Large country kitchen pantry in Houston with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Transitional Lancaster Kitchen

TK Building & Design

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

SPREESTUDIOS

MYKILOS

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Craftsman style kitchen and bathroom remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with beige cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Rustic Modern

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

ST83 _ 8706 Flycatcher

Lance Johnson Building Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blanche Lake Cottage

Refreshing Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with light hardwood floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Sovereign Oaks

Kat & Klove

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

Cozy White Farmhouse Remodel

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This small galley kitchen was updated with clean white cabinetry, marble look countertops, white subway tile and dark hardware. Floating shelves on the range wall make a bold statement with their rich brown stain and black hardware, while being used to store the homeowners crisp white dishes. The most was made of this small space by adding a small seating area at the bay window along with a decorative hutch with glass. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Palmetto Road Chattooga

Parkers Carpet One

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and White Appliances 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!