Gieves Anderson Photography http://www.gievesanderson.com/
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Projet Saint-Antoine

Atelier Germain

Au centre de la cuisine se trouve un îlot spacieux, le véritable point focal de la pièce revêtu d’un élégant comptoir en marbre blanc. Des luminaires suspendus au-dessus de l’îlot ajoutent une lumière douce et chaleureuse.

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, with island, black floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Design ideas for a large mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Oro Valley 10871

Eren Design and Remodel

Inspiration for an expansive galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Los Cabos

Vintage Timberworks

Antique hand hewn ceiling beams. Design by Chris Barrett Design
This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and pink floor.

Lake View

JWT Associates

We created the light shaft above the island, which allows light in through two new round windows. These openings used to be attic vents. The beams are reclaimed lumber. Lighting and pulls are from Rejuvenation.

Vineyard View Home

John Fuchs Construction

Kate Flconer Photography
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Spanish Colonial Revival

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The owners of this New Braunfels house have a love of Spanish Colonial architecture, and were influenced by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. The home elegantly showcases their collection of furniture and artifacts. Handmade cement tiles are used as stair risers, and beautifully accent the Saltillo tile floor.

Traditional Kitchen with a Rustic Flare

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

The kitchen was a full remodel, along with much of the first floor. The biggest challenge in the designing the space was coordinating all of the materials to work within the kitchen as well as within the rest of the house. The home was renovated to be more of an open concept plan, so the kitchen was open to the dining room and living room. Top three notable/custom/unique features. Three notable features include the brick tile floor, custom wood countertop on the island and professional cooking appliances. The stainless steel farm sink and glass doors on the raised bar top add more detail throughout the space. The project also included a mudroom and pantry area, complete with the same cabinets as shown in the kitchen.

Tuscan Style Old World Kitchen

Desert Star Construction

The open floor plan of this Tuscan Old World home incorporates existing light fixtures, furniture, and cabinetry from the homeowners' previous custom home. Location: Paradise Valley, AZ Photography: Scott Sandler

Hanover

Isler Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

IT Brookfield Mussel

User

This beautiful Brookfield kitchen as a myriad of design features; its striking worktop flowing to an end panel, design-led curved corners and the combination of muted grey and ice-white units adds a stylish finishing touch.

Paint and Stain combo

Kitchen Works, Inc.

Larry Page Sr.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island and terra-cotta floors.

A Light-filled Kitchen

Amberth

An open-plan bright and charming basement kitchen uses a clever blend of colours and tones which complement each other beautifully, creating a contemporary feel. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered cupboard doors and draws. Terracotta hexagonal floor tiles bounce off the original brick work above the oven adding a traditional touch. David Giles

RUSTIC FARMHOUSE

James D. Rogers, Builder

The modern stainless steel range is set back in a brick alcove in this expansive kitchen with butcher block center island, custom built cabinets and high raftered ceiling.

SANTA FE STYLE HOME Oro Valley, AZ. LOT 77

Weststarr Custom Homes,LLC.

CONTEMPORARY SANTA FE KITCHEN/ FAMILY ROOM: Michael Gomez w/Weststarr Custom Homes design/build project. Exciting flowing spaces and curved stair provide a functional drama to the captured views of the Catalina Mountains, from both the Great Room and Kitchen spaces. This open, flowing floor plan (Entry, Great Room, Kitchen and Nook) uses materials like; wire-brushed cedar cabinets, ponderosa post & beams, and satillo clay-tile flooring to add an authentic true southwest flavor to the beauty of a contemporary Santa Fe! Photography by Robin Stancliff, Tucson.

Tropical Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Bay

Progressive Design Build

This Southwest Florida kitchen remodel features custom Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in a Vintage Panel door style in “antique white” paint with an Espresso Glaze finish. A wall of kitchen cabinets surrounds a concealed refrigerator and dishwasher for a more seamless look. The striking countertops are finished with a 3 cm polished Nacarado granite—also used on the small, but functional island in the middle of the kitchen. The backsplash is a stunning Sienna Tumbled Stone and includes a 12 x 20 antique bronze mural that acts as a lovely focal point to the kitchen.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and with Island 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!