Vista frontale, marmo Cucina in Fior di Pesco spesso 3cm. sorretto nella porzione a sbalzo da un elemento in cristallo. Marmo: Margraf, seduta Pelle Ossa di Miniforms.

Palos Verdes Luxury Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

A luxury kitchen with all the fixings. Unique backsplash made from hand-made glass tile, satin brass hardware and fixtures, custom cabinetry and a gorgeous gold-white-blue color palette are just some of the outstanding features of this awesome project.

Mid Century Chic

NUMI Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Arbor Cove

Kitchen and Home design

White porcelain counter tops, white kitchen cabinet and bronze hardware.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, grey splashback and beige floor.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

The Park House

Element Property Group

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary Oceanscape

Nicholson Companies

This warm contemporary residence embodies the comfort and allure of the coastal lifestyle.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Santaluz Project

Anne Rae Design

Photography: Jenny Siegwart
Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Upcycled grey kitchen with quartz and walnut surfaces

Stoneham Kitchens

The kitchen island with solid walnut worktop sets it apart from the white quartz of surfaces of the other units from Stoneham's traditional Scotney collection hand-painted in Farrow and Ball's Dove Tale Grey. Sensio lighting under the cabinets and in the chimney breast area above the oven keeps the kitchen looking light in the more enclosed areas.

Custom kitchen renovation

Piperbear Designs

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, quartz benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Christopher Lane

AFT Construction

Roehner and Ryan
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Open Kitchen Shelving with Gold Accents

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country kitchen backsplash features a custom tile design and gold accents, plus black cabinetry.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Burford

Cheverell

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Wiltshire with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Double Island Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Jason Taylor
Expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with multiple islands, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Louis Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

This couple moved to Plano to be closer to their kids and grandchildren. When they purchased the home, they knew that the kitchen would have to be improved as they love to cook and gather as a family. The storage and prep space was not working for them and the old stove had to go! They loved the gas range that they had in their previous home and wanted to have that range again. We began this remodel by removing a wall in the butlers pantry to create a more open space. We tore out the old cabinets and soffit and replaced them with cherry Kraftmaid cabinets all the way to the ceiling. The cabinets were designed to house tons of deep drawers for ease of access and storage. We combined the once separated laundry and utility office space into one large laundry area with storage galore. Their new kitchen and laundry space is now super functional and blends with the adjacent family room. Photography by Versatile Imaging (Lauren Brown)

Contemporary Spenlow Kitchen | Victorian Townhouse

Humphrey Munson

The Spenlow kitchen design really suits the classic contemporary feel of this Victorian family home in Chelmsford, Essex. With two young children, the homeowners wanted a versatile space that was suitable for everyday family life but also somewhere they could entertain family and friends easily. Embracing the classic H|M design values of symmetry, simplicity, proportion and restraint, the Spenlow design is an understated, contemporary take on classic English cabinetry design. With metallic accents throughout – from the pendant lighting, to the polished nickel hardware, this design is the perfect balance of classic and contemporary. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

Craftsman Kitchen Before and After

Hampton's Kitchens & Appliances

Photo of a small arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Modern French

Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Car Collectors Dream Design on Close to One Acre in Windermere

Element Home Builders

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and Marble 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!