Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Lakeview Complete Reno

Timberwolf Construction

Country open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Kitchen

Tim Barber Architects

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and timber.

Swan Valley Modern Rustic

Skidmore Construction

A large walnut island anchors the kitchen. Marbel picket tile on the backsplash, reaching to the ceiling behind the range and open shelving draws the eye up to the ship lap ceiling and rustic wood beams. Brass touches give class and warmth to this stunning kitchen

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, blue benchtop and timber.

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, with island, black floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

The Perfect Match Between Principle Builders Group and kul grilles Vent Covers

kul grilles

The image showcases a modern kitchen with a stunning waterfall countertop, featuring a kul Grilles vent cover as an eye-catching design element. The countertop extends downward to meet the floor seamlessly, creating a waterfall effect. The countertop is surrounded by sleek, light-colored cabinetry with simple, clean lines, adding to the minimalist aesthetic. kul grilles vent covers are a modern, minimalist design that perfectly complements this beautiful build. The overall effect is a harmonious and modern design that showcases the beauty of simple lines and clean surfaces. The kul grilles vent cover adds a touch of visual interest and sophistication to the space, while also providing a functional purpose by allowing air to circulate through the kitchen.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Expansive beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

LB House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Winchester Gourmet Kitchen

Karen Walson Interiors

We added a 10 foot addition to their home, so they could have a large gourmet kitchen. We also did custom builtins in the living room and mudroom room. Custom inset cabinets from Laurier with a white perimeter and Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog cabinets. Custom shiplap ceiling. And a custom walk-in pantry

Stunning Lowcountry Coastal Farmhouse Style Kitchen

Sea Island Builders LLC

Stunning kitchen featuring honed marble countertops and backsplash, top of the line appliances, side by side refrigerator and freezer, an oversized island. Truly a cook's dream kitchen

Open Shut House

WALA

Brass detailing of the Kitchen island. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, timber, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and timber.

Custom Kitchen and Dining Room in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

9 Units Chadstone SDA House

Sky Architect Studio

CHADSTONE SDA HOUSE The Brief Rich in potential, character and highly sought area of Chadstone. This generous 708sqm land was bought with an intention for development of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) that contributes to the social and economy outcomes for Australians with a significant and permanent disability. SDA refers to home for people who require specialist housing solutions, including to assist with the delivery of supports that cater to their extreme functional impairment or very high support needs for independent living. The release of the SDA Design Standards marks an important milestone in the maturing of the SDA market. The improved clarity of design requirements, together with the opportunity for pre-certification at the planning stage add to provider confidence and surety of compliance, ultimately strengthening the market. This approach will ensure residents continue to have access to high quality, well-maintained SDA. For eligible participants, SDA is a life-changing support. SDA empowers participants through greater control, independence, privacy and opportunities to maintain and grow personal relationships. It is estimated that around 28,000 or 6.1 per cent of NDIS participants will be eligible for SDA once it is fully rolled out. Design Solutions A high standard of detailed Design requirements has been incorporated into this new built SDA home under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) based on Improved Liveability. Our 9 Units Improved Liveability SDA units design based on apartment concept with self-contained units occupying only part of the larger residential. Each of the self-contained unit comprises a contemporary open layout Living, Dining, Kitchen, study area, laundry space, minimum of one bedroom and an Ensuite attached that is accessible from Living area and Bedroom. Every unit opens to a deck offered with leafy green landscape and bright sunshine. For the improvement of the participants, the common walkway that links to the Entry/Exit of the dwelling is well equipped with Hot desk for communal purpose that encourages connection between participants. Two Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) units were provided each on one floor for OOA support staff to provide services overnight to participants living in this new SDA home. A large outdoor decking was also provided as communal facility. Moreover, to fully facilitate movements of the participants, a lift was in placed to connects ground and the first floor.

Fairway Full Renovation

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Modern farmhouse kitchen with rustic elements and modern conveniences.
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Timber 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!