Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Inspiration for a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, cement tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tallis Park Transitional Project

Interiors By Agostino's

Interior Design Naples, FL
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Missouri City, Tx

Monumental Homes Inc.

The kitchen was completely redesigned. We removed one wall, making a major structural change. Put a new beam for structural support, opening the kitchen. New cabinets with insert doors, new island design, new countertops and backsplash.

Ridgeview Court

Glassman Companies LLC

Michael Yearout
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Central city downsizer

Four Walls Architecture

The client chose warm, textural tones for their kitchen, accented with black panels and appliances.
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

nnu House

Studio Jayga Architects

The new kitchen extension has been designed for a young family who wanted to have a space for modern day living and a stronger connection to their beautiful garden. Due to the existing levels on the site, the garden was nearly a metre below and accessed via a set of external narrow steps. We proposed the demolition of an existing outbuilding which obscured the view of the garden and reduced natural daylight. We designed a new rear extension built on the back of the house to create a split-level open plan space connected with internal steps. This enabled the new kitchen floor to be level with the outside garden. It now provides a direct physical and visual connection to the garden without any level changes. Two arched doors have been designed to provide level access and frames the long views into the garden. An up-and-over glass box allows natural light to pour into the space and provides views into the garden and up into the sky. The base of the glass box is curved which also acts as a great window seat. The external envelope of the extension has been cladded with timber which has been charred on-site, using the ancient Japanese technique of ‘shou-sugi-ban’. nnu House is named in line with the geometric shapes of the doors and windows when looking onto the external facade. The ‘n’ represent the arched doors and the ‘u’ for the up-and-over glass box with a curved base.

Hilltop Cache'

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Contemporary walnut and paint kitchen with terrazzo style countertops. Pocketing doors hide a wonderful "stimulant center" - caffeine in the morning, alcohol in the evening!

Modern white kitchen with engineered counters and glass mosaic accent column

Simple Steps

This modern white kitchen has a engineered terrazzo counter and recycled glass mosaic accent column. The counter material is 1/4" thick and can be placed on top of existing counters. There are many countertop colors and you can create a custom mosaic mix.

Beach House Style

Kaye Fleming Design

White carrera marble tile backsplash and terrazzo countertops create a fresh look. Photo: Todd Pickering
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Extension - Kitchen to Patio with Large Bi-Fold door

scaleruler.co - Architect, Interiors & Photography

A single storey extension to extend the existing kitchen into an open plan living space. Large bi-fold doors access into garden patio. Interior Design: Manny Decor Contractor: VIC Construction

Capitola Beach House

Frederick Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Tasmania Circle, Forrest ACT

YOLK on the inside

Complete kitchen remodel. The pantry, fridges and an appliance bench are hidden in the wall of talls, and there's a built-in charging pad on the island bench. The original marble island bench was repurposed as decorative cladding to the fireplace in the living room.

Custom Kitchens

Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, with island, brown floor, yellow cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Bladeskimmer

QRI Construction Corp.

QRI Construction Corp.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Mid Century Chic

NUMI Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Natural Birdseye-Project 3216

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey splashback.

Mid Century Re-do

GOLDEN GATE KITCHENS

Spruce & Pine Developer
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

All Islands Kitchen with Terrazzo Benchtops 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!