View from the kitchen space to the fully openable bi-folding doors and the sunny garden beyond. A perfect family space for life by the sea. The yellow steel beam supports the opening to create the new extension and allows for the formation of the large rooflight above.

Appartamento VM - Casa minimalista di 80 mq

HOP! Arch

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Brookhaven, Georgia

Drake House Construction & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Island for Eight

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Family members enter this kitchen from the mud room where they are right at home in this friendly space. The Kitchens central banquette island seats six on cozy upholstered benches with another two diners at the ends. There is table seating for EIGHT plus the back side boasts raised seating for four more on swiveling bar stools. The show-stopping coffered ceiling was custom designed and features beaded paneling, recessed can lighting and dramatic crown molding. The counters are made of Labradorite which is often associated with jewels. It's iridescent sparkle adds glamour without being too loud. The wood paneled backsplash allows the cabinetry to blend in. There is glazed subway tile behind the range. This lovely home features an open concept space with the kitchen at the heart. Built in the late 1990's the prior kitchen was cherry, but dark, and the new family needed a fresh update. This great space was a collaboration between many talented folks including but not limited to the team at Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC, L. Newman and Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc with Leslie Rifkin and Emily Shakra. Additional contributions from the homeowners and Belisle Granite. John C. Hession Photographer

Aménagement d'un 95m² à Clichy

POËSIS STUDIO

La cuisine, lieu de partage et de convivialité, se métamorphose. Une banquette, douce par ses courbes et accueillante par son revêtement en chêne massif, se niche près de la fenêtre. C’est là que la table de salle à manger trouvera sa place.

Chalet Alpea

Studio Origami

Design ideas for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Cuisine linéaire rangement blanc et niche bois

Agence ID

Large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Wybel Lane

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

交錯線のワンルーム住宅

IYs - Inoue Yoshimura studio Inc.

２列キッチン。天板はモールテックス。大工造作にて制作している。
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Verrière coulissante

Raison Home - Corentin CELKA

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Nancy with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

A Family Affair

309design

Salvaged chestnut creates a dramatic organic backsplash in this family, friendly euro-country kitchen. Seude finish soapstone quartz countertops add refinement and the warm shaker cabinets add a touch of classic country design. Glass front cabinets and a beverage center at the 'butler's pantry' create visual interest and functionality for a busy family. The horizontal picket tile backsplash is an effective counterpoint to the chestnut and its gloss finish is the perfect accent to the dark matte countertops. A large peninsula adds functional seating and serving space for entertaining. It's a light, bright and modern kitchen for a family living in their forever home.

An Updated French Provincial kitchen and home

Moore Interiors

This is an example of an expansive u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, with island and beige benchtop.

Agencement d'une cuisine sur-mesure

Raison Home Romain CARBONNEL

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and exposed beam.

Oak island with seating

Marvista Design + Build

Oak island featuring Edison style pendant lights and soft white cabinets at perimeter.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Scandinavian Style Kitchen

Style by Hanh

This is an example of a scandinavian eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Kitchen with concrete countertop island and pendant lighting.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and a peninsula.

Stéphanie Fortier Design- CASE DRIVE

Stéphanie Fortier Design

Bodoüm Photographie
Small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and laminate floors.

Kitchen with Timber 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!