Inspiration for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration 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.

Hauts-Bois

Cuisines Steam

Photo credit: Charles Lanteigne
This is an example of a large country kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

塩浜のリノベーション

note architects

Small asian galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Deep Eddy

Cravotta Interiors

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Custom Cabinets - KH Project

ADU Masters

Custom kitchen cabinets
This is an example of a large midcentury galley kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive country kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and timber.

Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.

Oklahoma Farmhouse

Berkeley Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Aqua Verde Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Clean minimal detailing, demure color choices, a variety of textures and pops of black are a blend of American and Japanese influences.
Large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

SAVANNAH PLACE MODEL

FabDiggity Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

キッチンの背面には冷蔵庫や日本酒冷蔵庫が入る家具、キッチンの奥は調理家電、食器、食材、掃除道具等を収納できるパントリーになっています。パントリー、冷蔵庫の上部はロフトスペース。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and timber.

Midwestern Heirloom

TKS Design Group

Photo of a kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island and timber.

Castlewood Crescent - Kitchen

HEM Architects

Single-storey extension to the side of the house creates a large kitchen and dining space.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and black appliances.

Ranch Pass Residence

DK Studio

The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.

White Shaker-Style Cabinets in Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen by Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized french country l-shaped ceramic tile, gray floor and shiplap ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops.

New Build

Color Zen

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Современная кухня с черными матовыми фасадами

Кухни Вилладжио

Это современная кухня с матовыми фасадами Mattelux, и пластиковой столешницей Duropal. На кухне нет ручек, для открывания используется профиль Gola черного цвета.

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!