Large warm Kitchen & Breakfast room complete with custom copper topped round table & casual fabric & leather chairs. Teal is the accent color.
Photo of a large kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchens

Huntington Kitchen & Bath

Rutt regency custom cabinetry, frameless cabinets, Modern Craftsman doorstyle, stained cherry, teracotta floor, open beam ceiling
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

kitchen spaces

Imagineer Remodeling

This country style contemporary Kitchen available at Imagineer Remodeling #Streamline #crisp #mix of texture, elements & colors #blue kitchen #airy #clean canvas for showcasing other elements to create an inviting, enchanting, and functional kitchen now available at Imagineer Remodeling #Modern #Kitchen #contemporarykitchen #countrystyle #mixofelements #classy #white #wood #black

Summer House photography for Miles Negus- Fancy Design

Nick Carter Photo

Nick Carter Photographer I shot the Summer House for decorative artist Miles Negus Fancy design. In 2010, Miles became an Industry Partner for the British Institute of Interior Design serving as one of 4 accredited muralists. In 2012, Miles travelled to Japan to work with several shikkui plasterers under the guiding hand of Nobuyoshi Yukihira san, president of the Shikkui Association and Tagawa Sangyo, Japan's leading manufacturer of shikkui lime plaster. Miles is one of the few UK based, japanese trained practioners of shikkui polished plaster, he is an approved applicator.

Assorted

KetchumPhotography

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Del Mar Home

Steffen Construction & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Modern Mexico

Mark Scott Homes

Inspiration for an u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Fotografia di Ville e Agriturismi

Fotografo di Interni ed Architettura | Fani Kurti

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Classic Shaker Hand Painted - Peterborough

Handmade Kitchen Co

Classic Shaker, Hand Painted, Solid Timber construction Double Bowl Belfast Sink, Perrin & Rowe taps Honed African Granite Worktops and Solid Wood Island

The Guildford Dairy Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Hill Country kitchen

S Thomas Design and Build, LLC

A greatly expanded kitchen with a country feel. The contrasting island with cookbook storage and translucent pantry door continue the relaxed feel of this kitchen. A commercial grade gas range with stainless backsplash completes the family friendly design.

Rio Grande Ranch

Don B McDonald Architect AIA Ltd.

Peter Vitale
Expansive galley open plan kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Virginie et Alexis

Loci Studio

Cuisine Ikea avec les façades Plum, et îlot customisé à partir d'éléments Ikea, avec intégration d'un d'une étagère et d'une partie repas.
Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Muswell Hill Traditional Small Painted Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Our client chose a Lacanche Cluny 100 range for their traditional kitchen in Muswell Hill. The range becomes a feature in the kitchen as the colour is a contrast to the Shaker cupboards surrounding it. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's 'Welcome Dark'. Our client chose to have the worktop material SG Carrara quartz run up to the extractor.

Classy and Modern Custom IKEA Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Modern twist on a traditional white kitchen. IKEA Kitchen Remodel done by John Webb Construction using Dendra Shaker doors in white
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Luxuriös-elegante Wohnküche mit einem Mix aus Holz und Weiß

Creativ Küchen Design GmbH

Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Cucina EA

OG arredo design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and pink floor.

Villa Palagio Montedomini

Ilaria Mari | Home Stager

Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with a triple-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Custom Home

User

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown 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.

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!