A long galley-styled Kitchen is sandwiched between Blackbutt-lined ceiling & floor plates. The linear orientation of these timber boards draws one's eye to the rear garden beyond. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

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.

Wind and Sea

Tosti Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Expansive arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Modern Farmhouse

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Beautiful warm wood and white kitchen with large size island that seats 5. Off to the right through the hallway is a pantry and butlers serving area that runs adjacent to the dining room. It is about mixing materials in today's kitchens. So, a combination of cabinetry stain and paint finishes adds interest to a kitchen.

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

The gourmet kitchen appliances harmonize with the elevated interior finishes to provide the perfect blend of modern technology, innovation and beauty. The open concept main level aids in the feeling of coziness while creating a spacious, yet, comfortable area for entertainment and day-to-day life.

Austin Getaway

Interior Design Concepts

Modern Kitchen with paint and wood finish flat panel cabinetry. Black hardware and plumbing. Wall décor with local artists art.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, timber, white cabinets and mosaic tile splashback.

Aqua Verde Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

The Kitchen exemplifies the idea of creating a medley of Eastern and Western influences brought together by contemporary design. A subdued color palette, rich in texture variety, give this kitchen its character. The range hood clad in black Venetian Plaster, takes its inspiration from ideas expounded by the traditional Japanese aesthetic principals of wabi sabi, which values transience and imperfection.

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.

Churchtown

Dreyer Architecture

The kitchen is the hub of this family home. A balanced mix of materials are chosen to compliment each other, exposed brickwork, timber clad ceiling, and the cast concrete central island grows out of the polished concrete floor. The walk in pantry is a key element of the functionality of the kitchen.

Mequash

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, timber and recessed.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and timber.

My Latest Love

Sandcastle Homes

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and timber.

Cozy & Cute Tiny House

Parlour & Palm

A modern-meets-vintage farmhouse-style tiny house designed and built by Parlour & Palm in Portland, Oregon. This adorable space may be small, but it is mighty, and includes a kitchen, bathroom, living room, sleeping loft, and outdoor deck. Many of the features - including cabinets, shelves, hardware, lighting, furniture, and outlet covers - are salvaged and recycled.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

The kitchen of this transitional home, features a free standing island with built in storage and adjacent breakfast nook.
Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and timber.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Fairway Full Renovation

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Inspiration for a 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.

Williams Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with 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!