Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Montpellier with white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Кухня с островом в лофт стиле

Rock'n'wood

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

White Marsh Residence | Blue Bell, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, white splashback and timber splashback.

Tiny house makes a big impression

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

“We wanted contemporary but unpretentious, keeping building materials to a minimum – wood, concrete, and galvanised steel. We wanted to expose some of the construction methods and natural characteristics of the materials. Small living was a big part of our brief, though the high stud, over-height joinery and creative use of space makes it feel bigger. We have achieved a brand-new house with a feeling of warmth and character.”

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Projekt H

SieMatic im Parktower

Photo of a modern galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Clawson Residence

Ryan Cabinetry Inc.

Photos by Jeremy Dupuie
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Silvertop

Jamie Bush & Co.

Tim Street-Porter
Design ideas for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown floor.

MITON Medea

User

Photo of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Row Boat Row

peter c quinn architect

joshuacurryphotography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Thrasher Court - Surf Cottage

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Emily Cox, Director of Interiors and Michelle Suddeth, Design Assistant Floors: Painted Hardwoods Walls: Shiplap Lights: Vintage Marine Pendants Plumbing & Appliances: Ferguson Enterprises

Øster Søgade

Nicolaj Bo™

When refurbishing, the goal was clearly defined: plenty of room for the whole family with children, in a beautiful kitchen designed and manufactured locally in Denmark. The owners like to simply contemplate their kitchen from their office space in the corner of the room, or from the couch in the next room. “We love to admire the kitchen and consider it a piece of furniture in and of itself as well as a tool for daily cooking."

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Moderne, schwarze Einbauküche
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nuremberg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

Kustom Home Design

We transformed an outdated, lack luster beach house on Fripp Island into a coastal retreat complete with southern charm and bright personality. The main living space was opened up to allow for a charming kitchen with open shelving, white painted ship lap, a large inviting island and sleek stainless steel appliances. Nautical details are woven throughout adding to the charisma and simplistic beauty of this coastal home. New dark hardwood floors contrast with the soft white walls and cabinetry, while also coordinating with the dark window sashes and mullions. The new open plan allows an abundance of natural light to wash through the interior space with ease. Tropical vegetation form beautiful views and welcome visitors like an old friend to the grand front stairway. The play between dark and light continues on the exterior with crisp contrast balanced by soft hues and warm stains. What was once nothing more than a shelter, is now a retreat worthy of the paradise that envelops it.

Waypoint Living Spaces Gallery

By Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mill Valley Rustic Remodel

Leila Seppa Photography

Kitchen in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
This is an example of a small country separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Glen Rae Project

Amy Baez Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Pantry

Southern Closet Systems Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

South Lake WA Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mayview House

Inclusion Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Timber Splashback and Slate 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!