This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, ceramic floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, brick splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

Brookline

Lisa Davis Interiors

L Shaped Jewett Farms Kitchen, with Brick Walls
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Light & Bright Modern Home

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Style Renovation

Chic & Co.

This small size kitchen has been refurbished from A to Z. The only thing that was kept was the 10 year old cabinets that we're still in great shape. We changed all the hardware on the cabinetry for the square matte black finish that you see which made it look more farmhouse and modern. We changed and enlarged the window above the sink to add more natural light. We worked on a marble look slab behind the stove, surrounded by a white rustic decorative brick to add a more rustic and trendy feel. (The look before was an old brown and beige glass tile backsplash which was dated and darkened the room). All the counters we're changed from old beige laminate, and overused wood butcher block counter on the island - to all white quartz with dark grey veins. All lighting fixtures we're changed with brass and black glass pendants. sink was changed to undermount and our clients chose a beautiful simple black faucet. The island was covered with barn wood to go and get a more rustic feel, old color is a very dark brown which darkened the small kitchen.

Arcadia Classic Kitchen

Kitchens with F.H.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and with island.

Wrottesley Road, London, NW10

Marsh & Parsons

Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

West 10th Residence

Element 5 Architecture

Andrea Calo
Country single-wall kitchen in Austin with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Mayfair Kitchen Update

Cook Design House

photos by Callie Hobbs Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brookhaven Kitchen

Iris & Oak Interiors

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Retro, Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Habitar Design

A contemporary, Mid-Century Modern kitchen refresh with gorgeous high-gloss white and walnut wood cabinetry paired with bright, red accents. The flooring is a beautifully speckled Terrazzo tile. Open shelving against a reclaimed brick backsplash is brightened up with recessed lighting. Our designer, Mackenzie Cain, created this truly unique kitchen for these stylish homeowners.

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Cloisters Design Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Naples Area Kitchen and Dining Remodel 2017 - Open Concept Kitchen

Reed Design Build, LLC

Beautiful kitchen with clean lines and design upgrades.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

T house 2017

Rightwise

photo by Nick McGinn White inset kitchen with shaker doors and beaded panels Subzero integrated refrigerator Alder island with distressed finish Library Ladder

Pepper Plantation Residence

Cobb Architects

Holger Obenaus
This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Klassisch-moderne U-Küche mit intelligenten Stauraumlösungen

Gutsmann Küchen

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dresden with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black appliances.

EMERALD CITY

Studio Sven

Jacob Hand Photography + Motion- Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel with Brick Wall Accent

Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and quartz benchtops.

New Build Family Home - Larder

Ashworth Parkes Architects

Photo Credit: Matthew Smith, http://www.msap.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Cambridgeshire with open cabinets, brick splashback, ceramic floors and with island.

Utah Kitchen Remodel

House of Jade Interiors

House of Jade Interiors. Lehi home kitchen remodel.
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Brick Splashback 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!