kitchen remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Pasadena Full Home Remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Kitchen Remodel with all-white cabinets from Kitchen Pro. This kitchen includes an exposed brick backsplash that gives it a rustic edge. Stainless steel appliances keep the kitchen modern. Photo Cred: Jun Tang Photography

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill

S.Flynn Design + Build

White Modern Kitchen with open shelving.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Ranch Kitchen Renovation Before and After

Karen @into my window

The kitchen is much more functional with a long stretch of counter space and open shelving making better use of the limited space. Most of the cabinets are the same width and are flat panel to help the kitchen feel more open and modern. The size and shape of the Ohio-made glazed hand mold tile nods to the mid-century brick fireplace wall in the living space.

Lake Edward

Baratto Brothers Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Farmhouse-Inspired Suburban Feat. Villa Gialla Catania Flooring

Garrison Collection

Design & Construction By Sherman Oaks Home Builders: http://www.shermanoakshomebuilders.com

Brick Farmhouse

Barber Cabinet Company Inc.

This brick farmhouse has a rustic and tasteful look to it.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Coastal Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Modern rustic kitchen design featuring a custom metal bar cabinet with open shelving.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

Shannon Street

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bright Modern Apartment Renovation

Amberth

The white wall tiles and worktop reflect natural daylight and provide a beautiful contrast to the blue cabinets. At the same time, the wooden floor and shelving add warmth to the room.

Farmhouse-Inspired Suburban Feat. Villa Gialla Catania Flooring

Garrison Collection

Design & Construction By Sherman Oaks Home Builders: http://www.shermanoakshomebuilders.com

House in the country

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Chad Mellon Photography
Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Shannon Street

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill

S.Flynn Design + Build

White Modern Kitchen with open shelving.
Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Traditional Mexican Santa Fe, NM

STATEMENTS IN Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring

Bright colors and patterns define this traditional Mexican kitchen. Photo by Christopher Martinez Photography.
Large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

South of the Border Inspired Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange benchtop.

Projet G.

Alessandra Melo design

Projet de rénovation d'une maison. Mission de conception avec suivi de chantier.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Rose Cottage - Morning Interior

Phillip Brewer Architecture Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Home Design project

FandF Design Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops 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!