Design ideas for a country separate kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and timber splashback.

Trollstua (Troll's Den)

Winkelman Architecture

Trent Bell
Small country galley open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Making Home Dreams Real

Benson Builders LLC

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Meadow Home

Samyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe Design

Joe St. Pierre
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen, Dining and Livingroom

Cultivation Design

Photo of a large country open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam and quartzite benchtops.

Mountain Cabin

Melissa Jessup, Designer

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Rustic FarmHouse Kitchen Design

Made in Monroe

Photo Credits: Charlie Byers
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Moose Camp

Talla Skogmo Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Family Room

Robert Biery & Son, Architecture + Interior Design

bill maris
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

L-Küche eine offene Wohnküche in einem berliner Altbauwohnung

Kitchen Impossible - Küchenmöbel aus Holz

Selbstverständlich sind wir Ihnen gerne bei der Planung behilflich. In einem persönlichen Gespräch (in Berlin) oder per Mail und Telefon besprechen wir Ihre Vorstellungen der neuen Küche und fertigen dann auf Basis des vorhandenen Grundrisses eine Zeichnung an. Wenn Ihnen das Ergebnis gefällt, erstellen wir Ihnen ein übersichtliches und leicht nachvollziehbares Angebot.

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.

Boathouse

Scott W Bartholomew Architecture

J Weiland
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Built House-FIsherstore

Brad Moore Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, red cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Farmhouse Remodel

Cabinets & Design By Cozette Inc

Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island and brown floor.

Reclaimed White Pine Kitchen Cabinets

Northshore Wood Products INC.

Example of installed kitchen
This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Wilsonville Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom kitchen cabinetry.
This is an example of an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wilsonville Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom kitchen cabinetry.
Expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rich Walnut Custom Cabinetry Adds Drama!

Bay Area Kitchens

This chef's kitchen boasts beauty and functionality. The gorgeous custom cabinetry spans from bright white to rich dark walnut. The gourmet Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove and Vent-A-Hood appliances are the workhorses of this chef's kitchen, featuring a convection steam oven, convection oven with Gourmet mode, a gas rangetop with a griddle, and integrated (concealed) refrigerator and dishwasher. The engineered quartz countertops are beautiful and easy to clean, and the state-of-the-art automated lighting system provide a variety of lighting schemes.

Rustic Cabin Remodel

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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!