Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen with Connection to Loft

Wexhaus Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

The Dunes

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

VJ two pack kitchen featuring handmade spanish aged subway tiles. Miele appliances, integrated fridge, induction cooking. Designer handles, feature shelving for cookbooks and crockery. Distinctive pendant lighting, above an amazing breakfast bar feature in the hub of this home.

Coomodore Drive

BJF Joinery

Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rose Hill

Reece Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Custom Kitchen Range Hoods

Bauer Metal

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Eichler Kitchen Renovation

Cathie Hong Interiors

We had a tight timeline to turn a dark, outdated kitchen into a modern, family-friendly space that could function as the hub of the home. We enlarged the footprint of the kitchen by changing the orientation and adding an island for better circulation. We swapped out old tile flooring for durable luxury vinyl tiles, dark wood panels for fresh drywall, outdated cabinets with modern Semihandmade ones, and added brand new appliances. We made it modern and warm by adding matte tiles from Heath, new light fixtures, and an open shelf of beautiful ceramics in cool neutrals.

ewenny

Chalkhouse Kitchens

This contemporary Scandi style kitchen features simple white doors with an inset solid oak handle detail, picked up by the slatted oak end panels used on the tall units and both ends of the island. Cleverly hidden in the end panels on the island are pullout oak wine storage drawers. Feature contemporary lighting adds a graphic note to the scheme and matches the black bi-fold doors

Muirfield Interior Renovation 22024

J.S. Brown & Co.

With a wall full of windows and gorgeous barrel vaulted ceilings, this space needed grand finishes to live up to the architecture. J.S. Brown & Co. remodeled this kitchen, hearth room, and butler's pantry to with understated elegance and warm details.

Groves Ave Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

With Craftsman details throughout the rest of the home, our clients wanted their new kitchen to have transitional elements such as Shaker style doors, a farmhouse sink, warm wood tones, and other timeless features such as a custom hood and natural stone counters. The beautiful Glorious White marble counters have a soft honed finish and the stunning marble backsplash ties everything together to complete the look. The two-toned cabinets pair a rich stained cherry island with soft white perimeter cabinets. Brushed brass accents on the appliances pulls, cabinet hardware, lights and plumbing fixtures add another layer of sophistication. An induction range, dishwasher drawers, undercounter microwave, and four-door smart refrigerator amp up the functionality of this cook’s kitchen.

Project 131 (before & after)

Cutting Edge Design

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Mediterranean

Model Remodel

Encaustic cement tile backsplash with Moroccan pendant lights and built-in island seating.
Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and vaulted.

French Country Character

TruKitchens

This French country-inspired kitchen shows off a mixture of natural materials like marble and alder wood. The cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets was thoughtfully designed to look like furniture. The island, dining table, and bar work table allow for enjoying good food and company throughout the space. The large metal range hood from Raw Urth stands sentinel over the professional range, creating a contrasting focal point in the design. Cabinetry that stretches from floor to ceiling eliminates the look of floating upper cabinets while providing ample storage space. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Countertops: Grothouse, Great Lakes Granite, Range Hood: Raw Urth, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Модная квартира с балками на потолке

Maxim Maximov

Кухня в белой отделке и отделке деревом с островом и обеденным столом.
Large scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Minnetonka Lake Home

Laurie Mattson Interiors

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Dailey Residence

Steven Dailey Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lakeview Complete Reno

Timberwolf Construction

Country open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Ridgefield Circle

Carlton Edwards

This design involved a renovation and expansion of the existing home. The result is to provide for a multi-generational legacy home. It is used as a communal spot for gathering both family and work associates for retreats. ADA compliant. Photographer: Zeke Ruelas

Somerset Home Project

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Stunning midcentury modern kitchen with tons of special features and design elements.
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Minimalist Farm House

Lori Henle Interiors

Kitchen
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with White 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!