Photo of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and travertine splashback.

Stainless Steel Corner Sink

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

A unique stainless steel corner sink and contemporary lighting choices contribute to the modern feel. Photo by Chrissy Racho.
This is an example of an expansive industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white 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.

Angelina estates

Saratoga Signature Interiors

Randall Perry Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Craftsman Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ballarat East House

Porter Architects

Derek Swalwell
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

White Kitchen & Bathroom

Miller Woodworks

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

North Hills makeover

Vimish Cabinetry & Design

This is a good view of the kitchen when you enter the space from the basement/garage area. Previously the refrigerator would have blocked this view, now we have a more open feel by flipping the layout of the space. We also get o good look at Island and how it works into the design.

Our Work

XLT Construction

Large country l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

White Fences Paint Makeover

L. Harper Designs

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ballarat East House

Porter Architects

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Kickliter Residence

Kitch-Encounters

J Garcia
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen & Bathroom

Miller Woodworks

Karam Backsplash

Classic Tileworks, LLC

4x4 travertine tiles with Sonoma Tantrum crackled glass tile inserts with a framed decorative area above the range and under the hood
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with red cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coffee Station

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Around the corner from the range is a coffee station featuring a raw steel upper hutch with distorted glass inserts. Photo by Chrissy Racho.
Expansive industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Villa Venetia

Thomas Homes

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Backsplash

ANA STONE INC.

Photo of a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige benchtop.

Traditional Kitchens

Cabinet Encounters

Custom Wood Products raised panel door and deco paneled island painted off white and distressed Contrasting Island
Large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Travertine Splashback 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!