Design ideas for a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Tucson Villa

ABT Home Renovations & Design Center

Custom hood and circular vaulted ceiling.
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern and Livable Kitchen Remodel

Patti Johnson Interiors

This kitchen remodel was very extensive. New ceiling profile and vault was added along with beams. Amish built rift oak cabinetry with custom blended stain and wash. brass hardware and Cambria Britannica Gold waterfall island countertop. Contemporary lighting

Passeig de Gràcia - Barcelona

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

La residencia del Passeig de Gràcia, recientemente terminada, es un ejemplo de su entusiasmo por el diseño y, al mismo tiempo, de una ejecución sobria y con los pies en la tierra. El cliente, un joven profesional que viaja con frecuencia por trabajo, quería una plataforma de aterrizaje actualizada que fuera cómoda, despejada y aireada. El diseño se guió inicialmente por la chimenea y, a partir de ahí, se añadió una sutil inyección de color a juego en el techo. Centrándonos en lo esencial, los objetos de alta calidad se adquirieron en la zona y sirven tanto para cubrir las necesidades básicas como para crear abstracciones estilísticas. Los muebles, visualmente tranquilos, sutilmente texturizados y suaves, permiten que la gran arquitectura del apartamento original emane sin esfuerzo.

Cabinet Works

Home Yellowstone

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Modest Country Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Country style family kitchen. Kingston Brass bridge faucet, Kohler cast iron sink, and travertine tiles. Staggered cabinets heights add dimension to the kitchen. Slide in gas range enhances the tile and potfiller. Arched doorway leading into a hallway and pantry. The Rustic farm house lighting adds the final touch to a country style kitchen. Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO

Kitchen Remodel - Foxborough Estates in Mokena, IL

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

New Kitchen Design and Construction

Adroit Designs LLC.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen in Madison, NJ

J. Canabe's Painting Company

Before the ceiling was painted
This is an example of an eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen in Madison, NJ

J. Canabe's Painting Company

Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams
L-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Modern and Livable Kitchen Remodel

Patti Johnson Interiors

herringbone tile, antique glass tile, black rift oak cabinets and contemporary lighting provide this homeowner with the added storage of a unique butler pantry that did not exist. Six feet was "borrowed" from the kitchen and we created a butler pantry and an arched opening to coordinate with the existing arches within the home.

Passeig de Gràcia - Barcelona

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

The Dunes Club - Wildwood Dunes

CRG Companies

Large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

The Dunes Club - Wildwood Dunes

CRG Companies

Photo of a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Modest Country Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Country style family kitchen. Kingston Brass pot-filler, Frigidaire slide in range, and travertine tiles. Staggered cabinets heights add dimension. Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO

Cabinet Works

Home Yellowstone

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Cabinet Works

Home Yellowstone

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Modest Country Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Country style family kitchen. Kingston Brass bridge faucet, Kohler cast iron sink, and travertine tiles. Staggered cabinets heights add dimension to the kitchen. Bay Window for added light and Country feel. Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO

Modest Country Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Country style family kitchen. Kingston Brass bridge faucet, Kohler cast iron sink, and travertine tiles. Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO

New Kitchen Design and Construction

Adroit Designs LLC.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback 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!