Custom kitchen design with yellow aesthetic including brown marble counter, yellow Samsung bespoke fridge, custom glass dining table and tile backsplash. White oak cabinets with modern flat panel design. Organic lighting silhouettes compliment the earthy aesthetic.

Spanish Modern Remodel

M Prevost Design

Warm, earthy hues are showcased in this kitchen, dining, bar, and fireplace remodel.
Transitional kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Manasquan

Nina Maffey Photography

This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Cuisine emerald

Maison Laurel

Laura Garcia
Photo of a small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Sipos

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a wonderful kitchen remodel. This kitchen uses Wellborn Forest's Champagne painted finish to create a bright and airy space. The Champagne painted finish has a Chocolate glaze to add a more rustic, hand-made look to their kitchen. The glaze stands out perfectly on the Madison raised panel door style. Designer: Aaron Mauk

clé classic zellige in weathered white used in emily henderson's own kitchen rem

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When redesigning her antique country home, Emily Henderson chose weathered white zellige from clé to add subtle texture and light reflective properties, without making it look busy. The 2"x6" seen here is also known as bejmat Emily Henderson

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Currin Drive 03

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Gordon Residence

Brechbuhler Architects

Karl Neumann
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Vermont Kitchen, Sycamore Farm

Fired Earth

Vermont freestanding kitchen in Smoke Blue, Andaman Sea and Dover Cliffs with Caesarstone Blackened Rock and Crystal Snow worktops. Paris Isabelle tiles on wall, limestone tiles on floor. Walls painted in Silica White. This kitchen can be viewed at our Sycamore Farm showroom.

Mid-Century Reimagined

Joni Spear Interior Design

The kitchen's perimeter features dark soapstone counters that strike a beautiful contrast to the custom-mushroom- colored cabinets. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces bathes the room in natural light. Hand-made 4 x4 Zelliage tile hung in a running bond pattern plays sweet homage to the 1950's era of the home. Butcher block counters create a hard-working bar area.

Laguna Niguel Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel Inspired by the California Coast

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The beverage station you never knew you needed! Featuring glass paneled cabinets equipped with mini puck lights to add ambience, and a stunning hand-painted tile backsplash.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Anamor Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This modern farmhouse kitchen remodel in Leucadia features a combination of gray lower cabinets and white uppers with brass hardware and pendant lights. White oak floating shelves and leather counter stools add warmth and texture to the space. We used matte black fixtures to compliment the windows and tied them in with the wall sconces.

West Loop Loft Kitchen

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained, shaker style maple cabinets. Floating table height ledge on island. Dog bowls in pantry toe space concealed. Photographer: Luke Cebulak

Recycled Timber | Industrial Style

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Recycled timber flooring has been carefully selected and laid to create a back panel on the island bench. Push to open doors are disguised by the highly featured boards. Natural light floods into this room via skylights and windows letting nature indoors.

Point Loma Nautical Kitchen Remodel

Payte Miller Interiors

We completely reworked the pantry to include more storage (see Before pictures).
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, grey benchtop and with island.

Josephine Place

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent

Chelsie Lopez Photography
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elmhurst Contemporary Kitchen

Schanstra Design Group

The open plan kitchen has great views of the back patio and is very conducive for entertaining.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback 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!