Great house remodel, reconfigured the kitchen floor plan, opened up the great room, double arches and columns, stone 2 story fireplace, cast stone mantle from stoneworks, travertine floors,marble foyer,hardwood with carpet inlays, molding galore

Kitchen Projects

AE Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, with island and brown benchtop.

Lees Summit Remodel

Comfort Remodel

After: Took down walls, new kitchen layout, cabinets, island, countertops, AWESOME stoned hood/cook area, lighting, trim, fireplace and office! More to come.

Custom Kitchens

Castlerock Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

The Decorating Therapist

The chocolate glaze on the maple cabinets echoes the dark chocolate paint on the walls and the dark granite countertops. The elaborate tile medallion is comprised of seven different tile sections and is a gorgeous focal point over the range. Design: Carol Lombardo Weil; Photography: Tony Cossentino, WhytheFoto.com

Hunter's Creek Remodel

StarrArts Interiors and Design|Build

Butler's Pantry
This is an example of a large traditional galley kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

ST LOUIS CITY

Remodeling and Painting Experts Inc.

COMPLETE KITCHEN RENOVATION
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Gaga for Greige

BB&R Design-Build

The kitchen itself is rectangular in shape with the range and new sink along the exterior wall with a a large bank of windows overlooking the front gardens. A large island with seating for four houses a new microwave drawer and features turned leg posts for an upscale furniture feel. HLP Photography

Country Home

Schrock's Woodworking

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

20t St Kitchen

Luxe Design Group

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Shadow Ridge Transitional

User

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Gaga for Greige

BB&R Design-Build

We started by agreeing the table area could be easily replaced with an oversized island to accommodate seating for four. This allowed more space for additional lower cabinets, a more spacious seating arrangement and a better flow of the area. The kitchen itself is rectangular in shape with the range and new sink along the exterior wall with a a large bank of windows overlooking the front gardens. A large island with seating for four houses a new microwave drawer and features turned leg posts for an upscale furniture feel. HLP Photography, Natick, MA

Lees Summit Remodel

Comfort Remodel

After: Took down walls, new kitchen layout, cabinets, island, countertops, AWESOME stoned hood/cook area, lighting, trim, fireplace and office! More to come.

Cherry Hill Addittion

Joseph Clymer

Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

ST LOUIS CITY

Remodeling and Painting Experts Inc.

COMPLETE KITCHEN RENOVATION
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

KITCHEN REMODEL

Bev Moriarty Interiors, LLC

The peninsula was changed to one level to open the space and create a larger work area.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Stow Kitchen

LaPlante Designs

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rinehart kitchen/extension

Benchmark-Texas Construction Company LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Napa Style Luxury Whole House Remodel

The Cleary Company

Kitchen & Casual dining - walls were removed to create an open concept floor plan for kitchen, dining & living room spaces.
Inspiration for an expansive beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and Brown 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!