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.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Central Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Réunir deux appartements pour créer un duplex familial - Projet Pyramides

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos clients ont fait l’acquisition de deux biens sur deux étages, et nous ont confié ce projet pour créer un seul cocon chaleureux pour toute la famille. ?‍?‍?‍? Dans l’appartement du bas situé au premier étage, le défi était de créer un espace de vie convivial avec beaucoup de rangements. Nous avons donc agrandi l’entrée sur le palier, créé un escalier avec de nombreux rangements intégrés et un claustra en bois sur mesure servant de garde-corps. Pour prolonger l’espace familial à l’extérieur, une terrasse a également vu le jour. Le salon, entièrement ouvert, fait le lien entre cette terrasse et le reste du séjour. Ce dernier est composé d’un espace repas pouvant accueillir 8 personnes et d’une cuisine ouverte avec un grand plan de travail et de nombreux rangements. A l’étage, on retrouve les chambres ainsi qu’une belle salle de bain que nos clients souhaitaient lumineuse et complète avec douche, baignoire et toilettes. ✨

Aragon

Jula Cole Design

anna gex
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Condo's Open Kitchen

Sarah Montgomery Interiors

This industrial condo in Roger's Park got a complete overhaul. The layout remained while all finishes, flooring and furniture were upgraded. The tall ceilings and large windows are the focal point of the space and so we kept it light and bright, while mixing textures and finishes to create interest. The client's own eclectic art and object collections pair perfectly with the pops of color in the furniture and accessories. The hand glazed kitchen backsplash tile is the perfect contrast to the white, wood and stainless steel and nods to the changing colors of the lake view across.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm White Hillsboro Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison de ville à Angoulême

Nathalie ManicoT - Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, green cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances and with island.

Custom Home

Constructive Design Services

Custom cabinetry designed by Leslie Gross and made by Jeff Forsyth, Atlanta, Georgia. Custom vent hood by Classic Custom Metal Works and Designs, Tampa, Florida

Cuisine ouverte

IH Studio

Cuisine noire, crédence en zelige As de Carreau, meuble Ikea, meuble mural ancien buffet des années 30 modifié Interrupteur rond, noir Modélec
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

No 36

Jessica Gething Design

design by Jessica Gething Design built by R2Q Construction photos by Genevieve Garruppo kitchen by Plain English
Beach style u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock

FireRock Building Materials

Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Elmhurst Contemporary Kitchen

Schanstra Design Group

Symmetry abounds! The bookmatched marble comes to a point in the middle and the double ovens under a single induction cooktop shows that you don't have to make them both the same size.

Montmartre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige 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.

Out of the Blue

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home

User

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

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!