Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Fairfield Kitchen Diner

neil design

The kitchen in this 50s era cottage, was always small, but this thoughtful renovation has maximised the storage and style. In a dramatic black and white scheme, the new kitchen has had a huge increase in benchspace, storage and function.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel

MAWCHICAGO1 LLC

Large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Danbury, CT

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Bridges Const.

This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA Reminiscent of a farmhouse with simple lines and color, but yet a modern look influenced by the homeowner's Danish roots. This very compact home uses passive green building techniques. It is also wheelchair accessible and includes a elevator. We included an area to hang hats and jackets when coming in from the garage. The lower one works perfectly from a wheelchair. The owner loves to prep for meals so we designed a lower counter area for a wheelchair to simply pull up. Photo Credit: Dave Thiel

Eclectic kitchen, dining and Bar space

Ayelet Designs

click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography

Las Gaviotas | Baja California, MX

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

The dining / living room of this vacation rental has a lovely collection of vintage Fausto Palanco Furniture with new updated hand gilded gold linen pillows from Rob Shaw and Stroheim upholstery with original art and decorative accessories collected throughout our travels through Mexico.

Terracota

Archi Design

De nouveaux espaces ont été créés, sans l'aide de cloisons mais par des décrochages de plafond qui marque ainsi l'espace cuisine. La suspension aérienne signée La petite friture marque l'espace salle à manger. Photographe : Olivier Warter

Killer Kitchens

Pioneer West Homes

Farm house meets industrial in this custom kitchen with large center island, custom lighting, hickory cabinets, terra-cotta tile and floors, and stone walls.

National House

Christopher Polly Architect

Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Portfolio

The Cabinet Restoration Company LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Dent Residence

Adwelling Design

A view of the kitchen.
Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Tuscan Style Kitchen

House Scape Design Consulting, LLC

Joanne Kostecky Petito Closeup of the stone hood, hand made terracotta tile, the black glaze on the cabinets with the black wooden trim on top.
Large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Ventana Way 02::Aptos, CA

Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.

Photos by Kristi Zufall, www.stellamedia.com
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tuscan Style Kitchen

House Scape Design Consulting, LLC

Joanne Kostecky Petito View from inside the kitchen towards the family room. Good view of wrought iron chandelier and the brick arch from the inside with the arched ceiling.

Mixed Materials in the Kitchen

PRODUCTION FLOORING,LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Danbury, CT

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, brown floor, red cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Cabinet Painting

Five Star Painting Loudoun

After painting the cabinets and island.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Home in El Dorado

Pink Dwelling

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Orange Splashback and Terra-cotta 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!