Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

New England Style Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

In the remodeled kitchen, the homeowners asked for an "unfitted" or somewhat eclectic and casual New England style. To improve the layout of the space, Neil Kelly Designer Robert Barham completely re-imagined the orientation, moving the refrigerator to a new wall and moving the range from the island to a wall. He also moved the doorway from the living room to a new location to improve the overall flow. Everything in this kitchen was replaced except for the newer appliances and the beautiful exposed wood beams in the ceiling. Highlights of the design include stunning hardwood flooring, a craftsman style island, the custom black range hood, and vintage brass cabinet pulls sourced by the homeowners.

LAB | Cocinas

Laboratorio de Arquitectura en Barcelona

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

San Francisco Victorian - Classic Remodel

Gwen Callan Design, ASID

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Küche

Jens Gerber Fotografie

Gartenhaus an der Tabaksmühle
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Refined Farmhouse Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Renovation

Sharp and Grey Interiors

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Modern Farmhouse project, we completely remodeled the entire home and modified the kitchens existing layout allowing this new layout to take shape. As you see here, we have the custom 1/4 Sawn Oak island with marble quartz 2 1/2" mitered countertops. To add a pop of color, the entire home is accented in beautiful black hardware. In the 12' island, we have a farmhouse sink, pull out trash and drawers for storage. We did custom end panels on the sides, and wrapped the entire island in furniture base to really make it look like a furniture piece. On the range wall, we have a drywall hood that really continues to add texture to the style. We have custom uppers that go all the way to the counter, with lift up appliance garages for small appliances. All the perimeter cabinetry is in swiss coffee with black honed granite counters.

Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

This was a new construction kitchen. The family wanted white cabinets with a bit of a farmhouse feel.
Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный

Юлия Родионова

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista verso la cucina. Sulla sinistra si vede la parete semitrasparente in policarbonato e rovere.
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation appartement _Paris, Boulevard Malesherbes

Mon Concept Habitation

Cette réalisation met en valeur le souci du détail propre à Mon Conseil Habitation. L’agencement des armoires de cuisine a été pensé au millimètre près tandis que la rénovation des boiseries témoigne du savoir-faire de nos artisans. Cet appartement haussmannien a été intégralement repensé afin de rendre l’espace plus fonctionnel.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop, white splashback and timber splashback.

Une cuisine ouverte au charme industriel

As de Carreaux

Pour cette cuisine, les carreaux gris foncé métallisés offrent un beau contraste avec les luminaires.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Montpellier with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kirkland

JAC Construction, LLC

Photos by Showcase Photography Staging by Shelby Mischke
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Adapt Interior Design

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

HML_Haus M Leipzig

Blässe Laser Architekten bla°

bla architekten / Steffen Junghans
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Leipzig with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black appliances.

Gemütliche Wohnküche mit cleveren Stauraumlösungen und einer Sitznische

KitchenAdvisor

Wohnküche mit Insel in hellem Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Rustic Barnwood Kitchen

SAW Creations LLC

Photo Credit: Dustin @ Rockhouse Motion
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wichita with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Timber 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!