©Teague Hunziker
Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

MISHAFLAT

ARCHPOLE

Design ideas for an industrial open plan kitchen in Moscow with white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Rénovation de cuisine complète à Sérèzin du Rhône

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Summer Kitchen #1 After

O'Neil Interiors

Melissa O'Neil
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey cabinets, white splashback and porcelain splashback.

A&J Pleasanton

The Design Place

Main cabinetry is in a simple Shaker style while the two hutches are in a glazed/painted finish. The mid-height open shelf is of the same maple as the other cabinets. The painted crown moulding is continued on the maple cabinets and ties the two areas together. The design layout includes relocation of the sink into a corner, which provides better distribution of the main work space. Four custom built pullout pantries create easy to reach storage of food prep items. Tile backsplash includes randomly paced hand painted decorative tiles. Existing vinyl flooring was replaced with Cherry engineered flooring. New recessed lighting replaced the fluorescent 4x6 light panel. A bookcase was added into the design to provide additional storage for newspapers, magazines, radio and miscellaneous items.

25th Street

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and ceramic floors.

Casa M&L

Alessandra Parolini

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mon ancien chez moi !

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and no island.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

A kitchen in a 1916 four-square. Not a museum-quality restoration. Rather, a mix of historically correct elements and fun, eclectic, bohemian accents.

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Interior Kitchen Remodel - AFTER

LGA, Inc

Interior kitchen remodel; developed new lighting design with coffered ceilings, new custom cabinets 30" depth for additional counter space, full height back-splash glass tile, built in hood, new quartz counter tops, new custom pantry, peninsula. Created a more usable kitchen from a tiny kitchen.

Canary Wharf Modern Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern rustic dream house | Microricettività | 60 mq

Flavia Case Felici Home Staging

Design ideas for a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Rustic White Brick Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Design by Jitka Jahn
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Design (W1)

Urban Design Center

Mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchens

B. David Levine Design

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

Phoenix Condominium - Buildout

J.Sweitzer-Architects LLC

To artfully display the owner's ever growing art collection a custom designed and fabricated shelf installation consisting of 3Form Croma and walnut veneered shelving was cantilevered off the wall. The single vertical support consists of 4 back to back bronze angles secured at the floor and ceiling.

Isabelle's Kitchen

catherine catherine

Raphaël Thibodeau
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Curtis Park Home

Katie Denham Interiors

This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in Sacramento with white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen with Tile Benchtops and White 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!