Roger Wade Studio
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

CUISINE _ BACHAUMONT

ARCHIWORK

Cuisine sur-mesure avec îlot central by ARCHIWORK / Photos : Cecilia Garroni-Parisi
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Two Story Kitchen

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

This beautiful 2 story kitchen remodel was created by removing an unwanted bedroom. The increased ceiling height was conceived by adding some structural columns and a triple barrel arch, creating a usable balcony that connects to the original back stairwell and overlooks the Kitchen as well as the Greatroom. This dramatic renovation took place without disturbing the original 100yr. old stone exterior and maintaining the original french doors above the balcony.

Wolsey Drive - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Ground floor extension of an end-of-1970s property. Making the most of an open-plan space with fitted furniture that allows more than one option to accommodate guests when entertaining. The new rear addition has allowed us to create a clean and bright space, as well as to optimize the space flow for what originally were dark and cramped ground floor spaces.

English Cottage

Amanda George Interior Design

The design brief for this project was to create a kitchen befitting an English country cottage. Denim beadboard cabinetry, aged tile, and natural stone countertops provide the feel of timelessness, while the antiqued bronze fixtures and decorative vent hood deliver a sense of bespoke craftsmanship. Efficient use of space planning creates a kitchen that packs a powerful punch into a small footprint. The end result was everything the client hoped for and more, giving them the cottage kitchen of their dreams!

Wilmslow dream family kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

This luxury Eggersmann kitchen has been created by Diane Berry and her team of designers and tradesmen. The space started out a 3 rooms and with some clever engineering and inspirational work from Diane a super open plan kitchen diner has been created

Oceanview Spanish Kitchen

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Citrus Lane

Metro Design Group

Large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

MCM Revival

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Laura Negri Childers
Midcentury galley kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, limestone splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white cabinets and panelled appliances.

Larkspur Rustic Remodel

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Design ideas for an expansive country kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey benchtop, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

NEWTOWN CT - Treasured Islands

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This stunning stainless steel refrigerator is a beautiful focal point to this custom kitchen. Offering ample storage, this kitchen layout with deep blue cabinets, marble countertops and black and white tiled floors is a homeowner’s dream.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Apartment Leipzig

User

Matthias Hiller / STUDIO OINK
Design ideas for a small scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Leipzig with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and grey floor.

Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence

Domus Design Group

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Alpharetta Dining Room

Outrageous Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Wood

Walker Warner Architects

Matthew Millman
Photo of a country galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and limestone splashback.

Cape Cod

Smith Brothers

White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and handcrafted kitchen island in the middle. The dark wood floors are a wonderful contrast to the white cabinets. This home is located in Del Mar, California and was built in 2008 by Smith Brothers. Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer: Doug Dolezal Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer Doug Dolezal

Oakland Craftsman Kitchen

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

View toward new French door- Laundry hidden in cabinets at the end on the right side. Photo by Sunny Grewal
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with Limestone 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!