Detailed cabinetry accents lend elegance to a traditional theme in this custom kitchen.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Davis Rockwell Residence. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

A drawer under a cooktop! Yes, we do this for every job! Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Finca auf Mallorca

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with travertine floors, with island, beige floor and exposed beam.

Built In Coffee Station

Judi Randall Design

Redesigned the Cabinet Opening to House a Built in Miele Coffee Maker. Had cabinet contractor remove cabinet doors, built new trim and add drawer below for storage and allow for airflow.

La Mediterránea

Le Sable Indigo Interiors

Le Sable Indigo Interiors
Design ideas for a small mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

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.

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.

Deer Haven

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

poolhouse

Stylecraft Homes and Renovations

Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen Counter

Cast Glass Images Inc.

This is not your typical glass counter top. Cast Glass Images has a custom glass application that they call their "Bubble Fusion Series". It is a custom fused glass technique that incorporates tiny air bubble inclusions. Standard and custom colors are available. The color featured is "Crystal Clear" even though it looks like a white countertop. Cast Glass Images also provided the custom hardware and custom lighting for this kitchen counter top. Glass counter tops provide a sleek, sophisticated look to any kitchen!

Concealed Appliances in Perimeter & Island

User

The rich, walnut Wood-Mode cabinetry brings sophistication to the home. The large island adds much counter space and is great for entertaining. A wolf range top is high lighted by a hand painted backsplash and hood. Custom built in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer create a unique mirrored armoire that really grabs your attention.

True North Cabinets

Edwardian Style, by True North Cabinets
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with wood benchtops, an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and limestone splashback.

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Kitchen and Great Room Remodel Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Tuscan Towne Lake Showcase

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Tuscan Riverfront

Browdy & Browdy

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, porcelain splashback and travertine floors.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Mizels Residence

Rossi Interiors, Inc.

This kitchen was reconfigured and enlarged by omitting an existing hall way and adding it to the square footage.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom Mediterranean

Lori Ramsay Design

Preview First
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island, beige benchtop, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and beige floor.

Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme

As de Carreaux

Disposé au centre au dessous de la table à manger, le travertin multi-format intégré au milieu du carrelage imitation ciment confère une touche d'originalité à la pièce.

Design Ideas by Waypoint Living Spaces

Waypoint Living Spaces

Design ideas for an expansive country eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige floor, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, travertine floors and grey splashback.

Kitchen with 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!