Expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Cammeray HIA 2014 Kitchen of the year

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

Designing a modern kitchen that does not look like a kitchen might seem an impossible task, but Art of Kitchens took on the challenge and created a striking room in this lovely Cammeray home. The brief was simple: create a functional kitchen that doesn’t necessarily look like a kitchen that integrates well with the surrounding rooms and to accommodate the owners’ love of cooking and entertaining. Photos by Eliot Cohen

Loxahatchee River

Waterview Kitchens

Stunning 2 Island Inset navy and white kitchen. The second island features a custom made reclaimed wood top. Glass upper cabinets add a special place for coastal decor.

Hillbrook Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Habersham/Clive Christian Influenced Kitchen

INTERIORS BY ABRAHAM

These once dated Dark Cherry Cabinets have been refinished with a Light Rub Glaze in Taupe over a Bone White Base bringing out the details and brightening up the space giving it an open feel. Island in Distressed Gray with Metallic Silver Accents to enhance Details with matching Hood Accents. Gorgeous Silver & Glass Crystal Chandelier with Knobs in Crystal Glass & Polished Pulls Hardware giving this kitchen Luxurious BLING it needs. This Faux Finished Glazed Makeover has given this kitchen a new lease on life.

Windermere Private Residence

J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.

Lawrence Taylor Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Interscostal Elegance

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Transitional Custom Kitchen

AMI Design

Dark wood cabinetry complimented by grey stone counter. Modern/transtional kitchen design
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, a farmhouse sink and travertine floors.

Custom Home 2017: Private Rd. I Boerne, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

blue bruin photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Bellevue in Boulder

Porchfront Homes

Porchfront Homes, Boulder Colorado
Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Coppell | Olympia | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

One of the biggest investments you can make in your home is in your kitchen. Now with the Revive model, you don’t have to break the bank to get an updated kitchen with new finishes and a whole new look! This powder blue kitchen we are sharing today is a classic example of such a space! The kitchen had a great layout, the cabinets had good bones, and all it needed were some simple updates. To learn more about what we did, continue reading below! Cabinets As previously mentioned, the kitchen cabinetry already had great bones. So, in this case, we were able to refinish them to a painted cream on the perimeter. As for the island, we created a new design where new cabinetry was installed. New cabinets are from WWWoods Shiloh, with a raised panel door style, and a custom painted finish for these powder blue cabinets. Countertops The existing kitchen countertops were able to remain because they were already in great condition. Plus, it matched the new finishes perfectly. This is a classic case of “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke”! Backsplash For the backsplash, we kept it simple with subway tile but played around with different sizes, colors, and patterns. The main backsplash tile is a Daltile Modern Dimensions, in a 4.5×8.5 size, in the color Elemental Tan, and installed in a brick-lay formation. The splash over the cooktop is a Daltile Rittenhouse Square, in a 3×6 size, in the color Arctic White, and installed in a herringbone pattern. Fixtures and Finishes The plumbing fixtures we planned to reuse from the start since they were in great condition. In addition, the oil-rubbed bronze finish went perfectly with the new finishes of the kitchen. We did, however, install new hardware because the original kitchen did not have any. So, from Amerock we selected Muholland pulls which were installed on all the doors and drawers.

ROGERS RESIDENCE

iSpace, LLC

Builder: Tanglewood Homes | Photographer: Lee Bruegger
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Hideaway

Karoll Julian Inc.

Large country galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and multiple islands.

Coral Gables, Florida Home

Eva Quateman Interiors

Steven Brooke Studios
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white floor, yellow benchtop and travertine floors.

Acadiana

Sims Luxury Builders

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Casa Mi Sueno

TRE Architecture

Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Severidge Court, Heath, TX

Mishler Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

The Angles are in the Details

Peter Salerno Inc

About the photo: The cabinets are Mastro Rosolino - our private line of cabinetry. The finish on the perimeter is paint and glazed, the bar and islands are walnut with a stain and glaze. The cabinet style is beaded inset. The hearth features one of our custom reclaimed tin hoods- only available through us. The countertops are Grey-Gold limestone, 2 1/2" thick. The backsplash is polished travertine, chiard, and honey onyx. The backsplash was done by Stratta in Wyckoff, NJ. The flooring is tumbled travertine. The appliances are: Sub-zero BI48S/O, Viking 60" dual fuel range, Viking dishwasher, Viking VMOC206 micro, Viking wine refrigerator, Marvel ice machine. Other info: the blue glasses in this photo came from Pier 1. All other pieces in this photo (i.e.: lights, chairs, etc) were purchased separately by the owner. Peter Rymwid (www.peterrymwid.com)

Baker Kitchen, Pantry, Dining Room

Schoeman Construction

Kitchen
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Loxahatchee River

Waterview Kitchens

Stunning 2 Island Inset navy and white kitchen. The second island features a custom made reclaimed wood top. Glass upper cabinets add a special place for coastal decor.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and multiple Islands 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!