Photo of a country kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, solid surface benchtops and travertine floors.

White Glazed Cabinets wrap around corner with built in TV and paneled dishwasher

Denise Quade Design

Cabinets were wrapped around this wall intersection to continue the flow of the space. A bookshelf cabinet was incorporated to hold a flat screen tv. Decorative cabinet door ends were incorporated onto the sides of the cabinets for a seamless transition. Two, double trash pullouts were incorporated for a recycling center. At the end of the cabinet run, the cabinet runs to the countertop. The glass door and traditional mullions allows for display space. The white glazed cabinets add warmth and depth to the space to fit the style of this tudor home.

Traditional White Kitchen

Riverhead Building Supply

Kitchen Pantry
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and turquoise cabinets.

Custom Kitchens

USi Stone & Tile

Silver Ash Vein cut Kitchen Floor
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Matthews Kitchen Makeover

Completely Personal Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Modern Spacial Concerns by Wood-Mode

Cabinets & Designs

Wood-Mode fine custom cabinetry offers a plethora of finishes, and unique storage capacities to meet your spacial requirements.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Hole Kitchen

LUXURY BUILDERS, INC.

Kitchen Gallery
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and multi-coloured splashback.

Elegant Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen Remodel highlights a spectacular mix of finishes bringing this transitional kitchen to life. A balance of wood and painted cabinetry for this Millennial Couple offers their family a kitchen that they can share with friends and family. The clients were certain what they wanted in their new kitchen, they choose Dacor appliances and specially wanted a refrigerator with furniture paneled doors. The only company that would create these refrigerator doors are a full eclipse style without a center bar was a custom cabinet company Ovation Cabinetry. The client had a clear vision about the finishes including the rich taupe painted cabinets which blend perfect with the glam backsplash.

Outdoor Kitchen

Fossil Creek Pools

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Hillview New Home

Yoder Homes

Jimmy White
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, with island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

2015 Contractor of the Year Award Winning Kitchen

Homework Remodels - Tri-lite Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula and quartz benchtops.

Our Custom Homes

Faye Crowe Architect LLC

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Huntington Beach

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

New Construction Butler Pantry

Marker Girl Home

Butler Pantry with decorative glass front door for upper cabinets. Sherwin Williams Irish Cream wall color. Mediterranean Ivory Honed Travertine floor and backsplash. River White Granite counters.

Kitchen

TONI SIMS design studio

Expansive mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary kitchen in Brentwood, CA

MDB Design Group

We removed the original soffits in the ranch house in Brentwood, CA. New cabinets, appliances, lighting, quartz countertops and glass tile backsplash bring this kitchen into a contemporary and functional space. Mary Broerman, CCIDC

Italian Villa

EF Marburger Fine Flooring

Photo of a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and Carpet 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!