Photo of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, marble benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and painted wood floors.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography Kitchen pendants: Hinkley Lighitng, Pace Lighting (Fletcher Pendant) Faucet: Brizo Sink: Kohler Cabinet Knobs: Top Knobs
Design ideas for a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, a drop-in sink, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and quartzite benchtops.

Eye Candy

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeff Volker
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Complete Remodel & Addition

M. Designs Architects

A contemporary kitchen, and open space as such that it has become a part of the corridor plus the extended living area in front. Make it the heart and soul of the home. Photography: Thomas Grubba

Фото кухни в доме

Архитектурная студия Chado

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lake House

Interior Concepts Design House

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchens Remodel

California Construction Center, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cherry Road

Carlton Edwards

The Cherry Road project is a humble yet striking example of how small changes can have a big impact. A meaningful project as the final room to be renovated in this house, thus our completion aligned with the family’s move-in. The kitchen posed a number of problems the design worked to remedy. Such as an existing window oriented the room towards a neighboring driveway. The initial design move sought to reorganize the space internally, focusing the view from the sink back through the house to the pool and courtyard beyond. This simple repositioning allowed the range to center on the opposite wall, flanked by two windows that reduce direct views to the driveway while increasing the natural light of the space. Opposite that opening to the dining room, we created a new custom hutch that has the upper doors bypass doors incorporate an antique mirror, then led they magnified the light and view opposite side of the room. The ceilings we were confined to eight foot four, so we wanted to create as much verticality as possible. All the cabinetry was designed to go to the ceiling, incorporating a simple coat mold at the ceiling. The west wall of the kitchen is primarily floor-to-ceiling storage behind paneled doors. So the refrigeration and freezers are fully integrated. The island has a custom steel base with hammered legs, with a natural wax finish on it. The top is soapstone and incorporates an integral drain board in the kitchen sink. We did custom bar stools with steel bases and upholstered seats. At the range, we incorporated stainless steel countertops to integrate with the range itself, to make that more seamless flow. The edge detail is historic from the 1930s. There is a concealed sort of office for the homeowner behind custom, bi-folding panel doors. So it can be closed and totally concealed, or opened up and engaged with the kitchen. In the office area, which was a former pantry, we repurposed a granite marble top that was on the former island. Then the walls have a grass cloth wall covering, which is pinnable, so the homeowner can display photographs, calendars, and schedules.

South Gulf Drive

Minchew Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and granite benchtops.

Floating Shelf Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.
Country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Gulf Bridges

Kitchens Etc

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback and brown floor.

Bluewater: Street of Dreams

G. Lee Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Mac-Groveland Duplex

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
Inspiration for an arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Coastal Farmhouse

Alair Homes Green Bay

Country eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

East Bay

Tulip Hardwood Floors

Photographs by David Wakely, Interior Design by Sherry Williamson Design, and Architecture by Andrew Mann Architecture.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island and beige floor.

Interiors

Beckwith Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green 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!