A dark Japanese-inspired kitchen with clean lines and uncluttered aesthetics. The charcoal units paired with the striking natural granite contrast effortlessly against the pale white walls.

Daniels Design Modern Kitchens

Daniels Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

LM - Traditional Kitchen with brown cabinets

Lofty Homes Texas

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Spacious Remodel on Lake Whatcom

North Haven Remodeling

We remodeled this spacious kitchen to make it more functional by adding accessories inside every one of the Showplace cabinets. The clients wanted to make a statement with the Atlas granite that they selected so we incorporated in not only for the countertops in the kitchen and butler's kitchen but also for the backsplash and nook table top.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ashbrook Project

American Kitchen Concepts Inc

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Glass Door Corner Cabinet

Big City Construction Co

Bayside Images
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Barn Home Addition

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic kitchen with travertine backsplash, wood panel walls and raised bar seating. (Photo Credit: Epic Foto Group)
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Conservatory Torville

Ryan Cabinetry Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Gabriel Builders

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Wonderful Kitchen and Breakfast room overlooking pool. Floors are from France, custom made cabinetry, plaster walls, and state of the art appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, brick floors, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Projet Cuisine M&V.M

Thérain Coraline

L'îlot a été repensé pour optimiser les rangements, un plan de travail en granit pour la préparation des repas ouvert vers la salle à manger où une magnifique planche en bois permet de s'attabler. Projet M&V. M: projet cuisine La cuisine a été repensée avec soin pour optimiser les rangements, la fluidité de l'espace et l'ergonomie, en allant le contemporain à l'ancien. Cuisine Raison Home Finition Façade haute mélaniné bois:RVBR Rovere Bruges Finition Façade basse: LMN X-Black Matt Plan de travail et crédence sur mesure en granit noir intense

TILLINGHAM | Bespoke Barn Conversion

Davonport Kitchen & Home

This bespoke barn conversion project was designed in Davonport Tillingham, shaker-style cabinetry. The statement island incorporates curved lines, creating a softer feel to the otherwise linear design.

Boston Penthouse - pc Michael Lee Photography

Sacha Jacq Interiors LLC

Beautiful custom cabinetry that incorporates the changing lines of the vast ceiling, transformed this space. The minimal design still acheived the clients wish for elements of warm within the featured veneer touches and island stone counters.

Rénovation complète d'un F2 à Notre Dame de Lorette avec l'agence Inée

SWEET HOME PARIS

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no 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.

Kitchen Remodel

Robinwood Kitchens

Andrew Pitzer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Element by Vinotemp Built-in 46 Bottle Dual-Zone Touch Screen Wine Cooler

Vinotemp

Wine cooler and photo by Vinotemp.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Rodgers Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional White Kitchen with Formal Wood Hood
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, travertine splashback, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and travertine splashback.

Un appartement en VEFA entièrement repensé, 117m2 à Clamart

Ameo Concept

Lors de l’acquisition de cet appartement neuf, dont l’immeuble a vu le jour en juillet 2023, la configuration des espaces en plan telle que prévue par le promoteur immobilier ne satisfaisait pas la future propriétaire. Trois petites chambres, une cuisine fermée, très peu de rangements intégrés et des matériaux de qualité moyenne, un postulat qui méritait d’être amélioré ! C’est ainsi que la pièce de vie s’est vue transformée en un généreux salon séjour donnant sur une cuisine conviviale ouverte aux rangements optimisés, laissant la part belle à un granit d’exception dans un écrin plan de travail & crédence. Une banquette tapissée et sa table sur mesure en béton ciré font l’intermédiaire avec le volume de détente offrant de nombreuses typologies d’assises, de la méridienne au canapé installé comme pièce maitresse de l’espace. La chambre enfant se veut douce et intemporelle, parée de tonalités de roses et de nombreux agencements sophistiqués, le tout donnant sur une salle d’eau minimaliste mais singulière. La suite parentale quant à elle, initialement composée de deux petites pièces inexploitables, s’est vu radicalement transformée ; un dressing de 7,23 mètres linéaires tout en menuiserie, la mise en abîme du lit sur une estrade astucieuse intégrant du rangement et une tête de lit comme à l’hôtel, sans oublier l’espace coiffeuse en adéquation avec la salle de bain, elle-même composée d’une double vasque, d’une douche & d’une baignoire. Une transformation complète d’un appartement neuf pour une rénovation haut de gamme clé en main.

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and Granite 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!