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Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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

Industrial Farmhouse

VARA Design

Industrial farmhouse style kitchen, cork wall covering, industrial pendant
This is an example of an industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen 1 Queen Anne Bungalow

Seattle Custom Cabinets

photography by Tim Schultz
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

West End Studio

The Cross Interior Design

Janis Nicolay
This is an example of an eclectic separate kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

Abstract Traditional Kitchen

Samantha Burbank Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Kailua Vernacular

Trigg-Smith Architects

Small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Retro 50's Kitchen Renovation

AdamMiltonPhotography

Adam Milton
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, glass-front cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Accessory Dwelling Units

Cronen Building Co.

Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

New Orleans Shotgun Revival

Waypoint Living Spaces

The shotgun house came into style when owners were taxed by the city for the width of their homes. It's also said that you can shoot a shotgun from the front door to the back, which is where they style derived it's name. In keeping with the historic design, the original heart-pine floors were saved and the double glass doors, which Sarah found in a local architectural salvage shop were added. The glass doors continue the open feeling into the office, which doubles as a guest room.

1960's Ranch Remodel with Traditional East Coast Influences

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Photographer: David Patterson
Photo of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, shaker cabinets and subway tile splashback.

The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Ikea Cabinets to Match Adel Medium Brown

Dendra Doors

This stunning kitchen, design and renovated by John Webb Construction and Design, features Dendra Doors custom made cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and trim. Designed to match the IKEA Adel Medium brown color we used our Standard Cherry on our Classic Shaker door with a custom stained finish.

Hampton Style kitchen at Sherwood

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This gorgeous Hampton Style kitchen is the central part of this Sherwood bungalow Queenslander. Great for t\entertaining as it opens out to the outdoor entertaining area and family room and dining room. Features ample storage solutions.Features Smart Stone Athena benchtop with shaker style 2pac doors

Kitchen Renovation - CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

From outdated to transitional, we replaced old knotty pine cabinets and original appliances with new and simpler lined cabinetry and appliances. CairnsCraft worked with Anne Kellett who designed this universal design kitchen with pull out spice rack, toe kick storage drawer for flat items, drawer under cook-top which is ideal for utensils. General Contractor: CairnsCraft Design & Remodel Designer: Anne Kellett Photographer: Patricia Bean

Blue Sapphire Granite

Fireplace & Granite Distributors

Blue Sapphire Granite installed on light wood cabinets. The granite was fabricated with a half inch bevel edge. Backsplash is designed with 3x6 Walnut Travertine and accented with Amber tea linear glass tiles. We included the 30/70 stainless steel sink and the Wellington faucet with soap dispenser.

Lakewood

Lerman Construction Management Services

Emily Lerman
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Country Elegance

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

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

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!