Large modern eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

This kitchen is a celebration of the beauty you'll find in stone and wood. Natural walnut cabinets, quartzite stone countertops and backsplash with dramatic veining, and natural travertine floors brought this vision for the kitchen to life. Large windows in the kitchen highlight the beautiful outdoor area and bring the outdoors in.

Kitchen Projects

Peninsula Design and Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and vaulted.

Vincente

Sogno Design Group

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted, wood, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Morin Heights Luxury Home

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

We had a great time staging this brand new two story home in the Laurentians, north of Montreal. The view and the colors of the changing leaves was the inspiration for our color palette in the living and dining room. We actually sold all the furniture and accessories we brought into the home. Since there seems to be a shortage of furniture available, this idea of buying it from us has become a new trend. If you are looking at selling your home or you would like us to furnish your new Air BNB, give us a call at 514-222-5553.

Kirkwood Kitchen

Amanda Ganginis Architect

This kitchen and dining room renovation was designed to combine the previously separated rooms and further unify the spaces by adding an 18’ wide skylight shaft. The skylights bring in natural light and views that establish the kitchen as the new center of the home.

modern view home in the oakland hills

building Lab, inc.

This is an example of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Wychmere Renovation

JB Robbie Builders Inc.

"After" image of the kitchen area looking into the new open floor plan dining and living spaces
Photo of a kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a 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.

Edwards modern farmhouse

Basso Interiors Inc

Phillipsburg blue cabinets with dark oak flooring and gorgeous Cle Tile zellige tiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Niagara Kitchen

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Meyer Residence

Babcock Construction

Large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

The Sussex Contemporary

Hamilton Stone Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, vaulted, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

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.

Winthrop

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This transitional design works with our clients authentic mid century split level home and adds touches of modern for functionality and style!
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Gorgeous Open Floor Plan Cottage in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted, timber and stainless steel appliances.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Remodel

Erik Hagen, Architect

Stove wall with handmade Water Lily tile by Seneca Studio. Pot filler by Delta. Cabinets.com; Silestone Quartzite
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, white cabinets and vaulted.

Mulholland Drive- Bel Air

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The large state of the art kitchen was completely reconfigured in this renovation. We widened both doorways considerably and the family room is now very much a part of the kitchen area. Thermador and SubZero appliances are throughout the mostly white kitchen. A dark charcoal gray island and custom hood break up the white cabinetry. To the right, is a utility kitchen, laundry and pantry area.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with 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!