This beautiful new Asquith kitchen offers both style and substance in equal measure. The owners of this home wanted to get rid of their old, dark timber and black granite kitchen and update it with a new one with good looks and the increased practically of plenty of storage and a space for casual dining. With this particular kitchen, the owners' biggest requirement was functionality. They love entertaining, so the kitchen needed to be ideal to withstand the rigors of dinner party preparation. As always, good looks were also high on the list. Photos by Eliot Cohen

House on Stovall

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Foyer and Kitchen Vibe 4 x 3 Suede and Vibe Parker mosaic backsplash by Builders Floor Covering. La Perla Venata quartzite perimeter countertops and Woody Limestone island top provided by Atlanta Kitchen.

WARMLY DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

Vicki Blakeman Interior Design

A glamorous yet warm kitchen we designed for long-time clients. They requested natural wood, clean design, stainless steel and black accents, , and a very functional working space. We designed interior architecture, layout, all cabinets, lighting, materials, and furniture to implement a very personal vision.

Kitchens

Sarah Elizabeth Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

2010 Large Kitchen of the Year

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

2010 HIA Best Large Kitchen of the Year
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Modern Beach Home

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Lords Residence

P&M Caseworks, LLC

Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen pantry in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Tuscan Villa Stone Veneer Kitchen - Coronado Manufactured Stone Veneer

Coronado Stone Products

We searched the Tuscan countryside and found an architectural stone veneer style which inspires warmth and charm. This subtly textured manufactured stone veneer offers an assortment of rich earthy hues which helps recreate the aesthetic qualities of the original Tuscan stone veneer. This kitchen is adorned with Coronado’s Tuscan Villa stone veneer in the color Chablis. See more Manufactured Stone Veneer projects from Coronado Stone Products

Kingston Renovation

Campbell's Residential Design Service

Well designed, kitchen with added pantry room providing functional space for our client's home, one that matches their personal style.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Tuscan Kitchen

Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen

Paula Ables Interiors

For a client that loves to cook and entertain, this is the kitchen for you. The room is spacious, yet has a warmth and coziness to it like a modern farmhouse kitchen. Coles Hairston

Sunlit Bridge House

Dove Mountain Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

European Crossroads

Guided Home Design

Entertaining Bar Area by: Guided Home Design Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net:
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Mohawk Project

Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Central Oregon -River Ranch

J. S. Brown Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, an undermount sink, travertine floors and beige floor.

Abe Residence

Lapis Design Partners

Circular kitchen with teardrop shape island positioned under the round skylight. A glass tile backsplash wraps up the wall behind the cooktop. Hal Lum

Sunlit Bridge House

Dove Mountain Homes

Robin Stancliff
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Castle Rock House

Flanagan Architecture, Inc.

Christopher Marona
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine floors and with island.

Abe Residence

Lapis Design Partners

Detail view of the circular kitchen looking out over the pool. Hal Lum
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Custom Cabinetry

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Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Travertine Floors 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!