Smooth Concrete counter tops with pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a large country 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.

Sunnyland Residence

Rosewood Custom Builders

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, black appliances and grey floor.

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.

Home in Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

This open kitchen, making the best use of space, features a wet bar combo coffee nook with a wine cooler and a Miele Built In Coffee machine. Nice!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Winchester renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

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

Kitchen: Sweet Harmony

ART EGREGOR

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Heaver Estate family home

Imperfect Interiors

This Shaker kitchen in our SW17 Heaver Estate family home is cosy but elegant, and great for entertaining friends and family. We sanded and re-stained the floors, painted the kitchen & added new cupboard knobs to make it feel more premium

Sierra Madre Renovation

SoCal Canyon Builders

Updated kitchen with custom green cabinetry, black countertops, custom hood vent for 36" Wolf range with designer tile and stained wood tongue and groove backsplash.

All Black Kitchen

Consilium B LLC

ALl Black Kitchen in Black Fenix, with recessed Handles in Black and 12mm Fenix Top
Small industrial galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Kaffeemühlenhaus München

Küchenwerkstatt wohnen & leben

Moderne Küche mit schwarz matten Fronten. Nischenbereich in Eiche geölt.
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine BOIS BLANC NOIR

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

une toute petite cuisine se modernise, s'agrandit tout en s'ouvrant sur le salon
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

American Spirit

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and wood.

DEG apt | 70 MQ

kkarchitecture

This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coffee Station with Cat Feeding Area

Deborah Hook

Heritage Cherry Coffee/Cat Station. We took advantage of an offset wall to create a functional coffee nook. An open bottom base cabinet with arched valance provide the perfect area to feed Kitty Cat

French Influences on an Urban Residence

Stalburg Design

These days, we design the Butler’s Pantry and Walk In Pantry to do the “heavy lifting” ?? for the kitchen. With undercounter refrigerators, appliance stations, built-in microwaves, these back-kitchen zones are the workhorses ? of the kitchen. And we believe they should be just as gorgeous!

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.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

This was a new construction kitchen. The family wanted white cabinets with a bit of a farmhouse feel.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

All Cabinet Styles 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!