Beautiful new Transitional Custom Home in Saratoga

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Paxton House

Spotlight Design Center

A beautiful two tone - Polar and Navy Kitchen with gold hardware.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | FL

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Butcher's Hill Kitchen

One Source Contracting

This beautiful open concept kitchen and dining room area features white inset cabinetry, Wolf appliances, a honed Bohemian Gray Granite countertop, custom hood cover, gold lighting details and a full porcelain backsplash. This home retained it's Baltimore city charm whilst opening up the space by removing a wall separating the kitchen and dining room and refinishing the hardwood floors.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Downtown Mill Valley

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Stowe Retirement Getaway

Reap Construction

Photo of an expansive eclectic kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, with island and vaulted.

Small Space, Substantial Style

Cabinet Joint

This small kitchen has so much character! The kitchen cabinets are Antique White on CRP-101728 door, while the pantry cabinets are Hearthstone Grey on the same door style. This customer worked with our designer to get the most of every inch of space. The moldings, cabinet feet, custom range hood and custom appliance panels all lend to the elegance and charm of this bright and functional kitchen space.

Kitchens

Deffenbaugh Homes

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Matt blue and oak handleless kitchen

Puccini Kitchens

Our latest project features Matt Lacquer F&B Stiffkey Blue and Syncroface Oak, adorned with a Verona Quartz Worktop. Designed to impress, thanks to its modern, handleless cabinets, the space has a clean and uninterrupted visual flow. Our commitment to convenience is evident with the inclusion of the Quooker tap, which provides instant boiling water, as and when you need it. Our clients love the brilliance of the Bora hob, which provides a seamless and unobtrusive cooking surface. The Neff ovens, meanwhile, are yet another marker of culinary excellence. An exquisite galley-type island sits at the heart of the kitchen, offering ample workspace and open shelving to the far end – a clever design that ensures easy access to their most-used kitchen essentials. But it's not all about functionality; aesthetics plays a crucial role too. Picture an elegant, white pendant lamp gracefully suspended over the island, casting a warm glow that sets the perfect ambience for cooking and dining. Speaking of dining, our thoughtfully chosen white bar stools with backrests complement the kitchen's aesthetics and provide a comfortable spot from which to savour delicious meals. We’ve also maximised the presence of large glass doors, which flood the kitchen with natural light. Our latest kitchen project offers a contemporary aesthetic, complete with innovative appliances, while still bringing a touch of nature to the space. Love at first sight? See more of our handleless kitchen designs here.

Topiary - Dinning room. Dresser details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Silver Lake - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Beautiful new Transitional Custom Home in Saratoga

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

On this project we completely remodeled the home. This remodel consisted of relocating the kitchen, building a kitchen island, installing a custom kitchen cabinet system, and flooring all throughout. Cabinet make: Custom Countertop material: Quartzite Appliances: Viking and Subzero

Kitchen in shades of gray

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Paxton House

Spotlight Design Center

A beautiful two tone - Polar and Navy Kitchen with gold hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen & Dining Room

The House Designers

The gorgeous kitchen and dining room of the neo prairie San Joaquin house plan. View THD-9094: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/san-joaquin-9094/

Downtown Mill Valley

Patti Ogden Design

Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Vaulted 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!