Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Auroral Alaska

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

The Audrey Elevation D

Elliott Homes LLC

This kitchen offers one of our gourmet layouts and is very functional for those who love to cook A LOT and entertain!
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and multiple islands.

North Scottsdale --92nd street

Design Barbarians Architects

Photo of a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and multi-coloured floor.

Holden Estates

The Furniture Guild

Photo of a country kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and travertine splashback.

Kitchen Remodeling in Washington, D.C

Reno Maryland

Inspiration for a large eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bethesda Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2022 Parade of Homes - Pisgah View Modern Custom Home

Judd Builders

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Aurelia's Kitchen

Classic Kitchens Direct

A stunning example of an ornate Handmade Bespoke kitchen, with Quartz worktops, white hand painted cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

This is an example of 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.

NW Craftsman New Construction

McCabe By Design LLC

A generous kitchen island is the work horse of the kitchen providing storage, prep space and socializing space. Alder Shaker style cabinets are paired with beautiful granite countertops. Double wall oven, gas cooktop , exhaust hood and dishwasher by Bosch. Founder depth Trio refrigerator by Kitchen Aid. Microwave drawer by Sharp.

Mountain Formal - Kitchen

Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd

A kitchen that any cook would love to have- spacious, loads of counter space and state-of-the-art appliances – in a rustic mountain style home that brings the grandeur of the surroundings inside. Photo credits: Design Directives, Dino Tonn

Riverdale Renovation

User

This project was initially a main floor renovation – the kitchen was old and dated and the layout was poor for entertaining. Sounds simple enough, but it was only achieved by removing a trap door and the original external basement stairs and building a new side entrance to the lower level. From our first meeting I knew that the trap door was going to be the boss of the renovation – sometimes it’s the oddest things in a home that determine the course, size and scope of a project. We increased the size of the main floor by levelling of the back of the house; this increased the foot print in the kitchen and brought in much more natural light. Custom millwork and plaster mouldings were designed and installed in every room. Lighting was updated and new furniture and soft-furnishings were designed and sourced. On the second floor we renovated the master bedroom and the dressing room. In the basement we dug down, greatly improving the head height and formed a cozy media room and a lux laundry and mudroom. Before and after photographs can be found on our website. Photography by Tim McGhie

PARADIS - Rénovation du RDC d'une maison, avec une pièce pour 3 fonctions

Esprit Gaïa

S'inspirer du colombage, le décor de la maçonnerie de façade, en jouant des pleins et des vides, mais aussi des lignes horizontales et verticales
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Greenwood Village Home Renovation

MARGARITA BRAVO

Our design studio fully renovated this beautiful 1980s home. We divided the large living room into dining and living areas with a shared, updated fireplace. The original formal dining room became a bright and fun family room. The kitchen got sophisticated new cabinets, colors, and an amazing quartz backsplash. In the bathroom, we added wooden cabinets and replaced the bulky tub-shower combo with a gorgeous freestanding tub and sleek black-tiled shower area. We also upgraded the den with comfortable minimalist furniture and a study table for the kids. ---Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/greenwood-village-home-renovation

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The available space for the kitchen was long and narrow. An efficient galley layout with a large island provided improved function and flow in this two-cook kitchen.

Home for Two

Very Handsome Studio

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

Small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and beaded inset cabinets.

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!