Coffee bar cabinet with retractable doors in open position. Internal lighting & wall-mounted pot filler. Countertop within cabinet detailed to include concealed drain. Microwave built-in below countertop without the use of a trim kit. View through kitchen pass-through to living room beyond. Leathered-quartzite countertops and distressed wood beams.

Oh Hey O'Hill

Morrison Interiors

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Spanish Mediterranean with subtle Moroccan glazed clay tile influences, custom cabinetry and subzero custom fridge panels in a creamy white and gold hand faux finish with quartz counter tops in Taupe grey, brushed gold hardware and faux succulent arrangements. The island was designed in double length as one side is for much needed enclosed storage and the other is for open barstool seating designed to resemble an antique refectory table and then topped with stunning calacata macchia vecchia marble and three impressive custom solid hand forged iron & glass lantern light fixtures sparkling from above. Wolf Range Subzero Miele Coffee Machine Waterstone Faucets

Spanish Revival Custom Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

A custom range hood crafted of precast stone coordinates with handpainted tiles on the backsplash of the range niche in this Spanish Revival Custom Home by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri.

Cocina minimalista en colores gris y beige

Hermanos Pérez

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Refined Rustic Kitchen

Fiorito Interior Design

The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like rusted or aged metal. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Contemporary Dream Home

Factory Builder Stores

Ultracraft - High Gloss is the Edgewater Door Style in Flint - Darker Material is Piper Door Style Textured Melamine in Wired Brown
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, grey benchtop and grey floor.

Significant Contemporary Details

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Ed Butera | ibi Designs
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, travertine floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lakewood Ranch Transitional Custom Build

Willow & August Interiors

Caroline von Weyher, Interior Designer, Willow & August Interiors
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2022 Award Winner - Newport Coast Modern Elegance

Transitions Designs

My vision for this kitchen was to create a modern and updated design style and help breathe new life into the space. I wanted to bring a smile to the homeowners' faces each time they walk in the room. I felt the space needed to be lightened up and have extraordinary finish details and a focal feature. I felt the finish of the cabinets and walls needed to be lighter and more neutral than the original glazed style. I envisioned a glass backsplash that glistens and sparkles as it catches the light. The Taj Mahal stone countertop is a statement piece that updates the space while complementing the existing travertine flooring. Luxe gold faucets add more sparkle. And for the focal? How about ceiling beams and a couple of breathtaking oversized pendants with black & gold detail? Mission accomplished!

Spanish Revival Custom Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

he kitchen opens to the great room and features a brick and beam barrel ceiling with a contrasting ivory colored island and handpainted tile backsplash in this Spanish Revival Custom Home by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri. The kitchen is outfitted with Sub-Zero Wolf appliances and draws focus to a backsplash of hand-painted tiles in an open floor plan that connects both the living and dining rooms, all of which open up to the back patio.

RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Our fresh take on Mediterranean design for Vicki Gunvalson of the Real Houseives of Orange County included a brand new kitchen remodel with Moroccan influences in a creamy white, worn grey and gilded gold color palette. The matte Spanish white walls are adorned with natural unglazed clay tile from Morocco, the lantern light fixtures with carved wood tassel embellishments are custom, the appliance package includes Thermador, Miele and subzero, upholstered bar stools push up to the custom carved wood island with calacatta marble, succulents were arranged in antique wood dough bowls and all cream white dishes and worn wood accessories were used to soften the ambiance.

Kitchen in Sorrento with high mid century windows

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

The arrangement of the family, kitchen and dining space is designed to be social, true to the modernist ethos. The open plan living, walls of custom joinery, fireplace, high overhead windows, and floor to ceiling glass sliders all pay respect to successful and appropriate techniques of modernity.

Akron Place

Design Matters Home

Custom decorative damask backsplash with painted and contrasting wood island, travertine stone floor, stainless appliances, brushed nickel faucet. Opened up space between this room and a family room for better flow.

Eagle Crest

Upland Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine Ideale Glam in Crown Heights

Crown Woodworking Corp

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Grand scale shaker

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

This space was transformed from small and dark with very little benchspace to big and bright with ample benchspace and lovely water views and garden views

Indoor Outdoor Kitchen and Family Room

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A family friendly indoor - outdoor remodel. Light and Bright. Living the indoor / outdoor. We worked in a great team of professional to create this revamped family and kitchen. Adding new stacking doors, a refaced fireplace with new built in cabinets, accented wall with shiplap details and new custom home furnishings this family is living the dream.

Kula Villas 1B

Mãkena Interiors

Custom Gourmet kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

A Chef's Delight in Newport Coast

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

This stunning Newport Beach kitchen remodel transformed the open plan kitchen, while incorporating original structural features like the wooden beams and arched windows and doors. The result is a bright traditional style kitchen design that is sure to be the center of life in this home. The focal point of the new design is a Caliber 48” indoor professional range, which the clients wanted to stand out in the room. In a kitchen design by Bruce Colucci, this top of the line range is framed by a Le Gourmet Kitchen custom hood designed to complement the style of the range, as well as a sparkling metallic mosaic tile backsplash.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and Grey Benchtop 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!