Transferred this space from dated crème colors and not enough storage to modern high-tech with designated storage for every item in the kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious Getaway at the Floridian Golf and Yacht Club

Pineapple House Interior Design

The kitchen sparkles with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, white painted and mirrored cabinetry, walls of polished lacquer, and a massive granite island that spills over the top and down its sides. A Bonisolli Photography

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.

Mother-in-Law Suite / Pool House Kitchen

Capital Renovations Group

Photographer - Ken Vaughn; Architect - Michael Lyons
Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, quartz benchtops and subway tile splashback.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Finca auf Mallorca

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Ein offener Küchentraum. Gemauerte und gespachtelte Unterkonstruktion, edel mit Travertin verkleidet. als Akzent die Natursteinwand, "Wow".
Design ideas for a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with medium wood cabinets, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

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

Kitchen Remodel in Windermere FL

KBF Design Gallery

This massive kitchen received all new cabinetry including a black center island and white perimeter cabinets. Quartzite countertops, tile backsplash and an integrated panel-front refrigerator

Wilmington Court - Kitchen

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Side view of huge, custom vent hood made of hand carved limestone blocks and distressed metal cowl with straps & rivets. Countertop mounted pot filler at 60 inch wide pro range with mosaic tile backsplash. Internally lit, glass transom cabinets beyond above baking center. Interesting perspective of distressed beam ceiling.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable family kitchen is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working kitchen makes it all a breeze! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

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.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional kitchen in Essex with mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige floor, travertine floors and white cabinets.

Coningham Road

Huntsmore

Chris Snook
Small transitional u-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

TreeTop House

SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture

Ryan Gamma Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white cabinets and blue splashback.

Residence at Creighton Farms

Della Monica Studios, Architecture & Interiors

Butler's pantry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in DC Metro with travertine floors, beige floor, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Kitchen in Historical Maplewood, NJ Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

The original historical home had very low ceilings and limited views and access to the deck and pool. By relocating the laundry to a new mud room (see other images in this project) we were able to open the views and space to the back yard. By lowering the floor into the basement creating a small step down from the front dining room, we were able to gain more head height. Additionally, adding a coffered ceiling, we disguised the structure while offering slightly more height in between the structure members. While this job was an exercise in structural gymnastics, the results are a clean, open and functional space for today living while honoring the historic nature and proportions of the home. Kubilus Photo

Tropical Kitchen by Sub-Zero Wolf

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and travertine floors.

Custom Cabinetry

User

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Fountain Hills Contemporary Kitchen - Lighting

Fantasia Interiors

Underlighting
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

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!