Gorgeous, large, open kitchen with an over-sized island
Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Valencia Rental Condo Upgrade

Marie Stewart Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor, ceramic splashback and beige benchtop.

Falls Manor

SM Davis LLC

Kitchen finish selections and decorative lighting for a spec home at Grand Harbor in Vero Beach, Florida.
This is an example of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen in Wayne Pa

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The kitchen and family room offer stellar views to the outdoors. This aspect of the design was important to the homeowners as their home is adjacent to a nature preserve and they wanted to take greatest advantage of the stunning vistas. Removing a section of wall between the kitchen and family room was key to enhancing their view.

Legend Hills Great Room

House of a Different Color

Full condo renovation: replaced carpet and laminate flooring with continuous LVP throughout; painted kitchen cabinets; added tile backsplash in kitchen; replaced appliances, sink, and faucet; replaced light fixtures and repositioned/added lights; selected all new furnishings- some brand new, some salvaged from second-hand sellers. Goal of this project was to stretch the dollars, so we worked hard to put money into the areas with highest return and get creative where possible. Phase 2 will be to update additional light fixtures and repaint more areas.

Traditional, white recessed panel kitchen

HEP Sales

Stylish, Traditional white kitchen. Wells door style, Diamond Distinction cabinets in white with painted finish. Silestone quartz "Pietra" countertops. Many built-in extras.

Rochester Traditional Galley Kitchen

Kitchens by Countryside

This older house was completely transformed and opened up with the help of our talented designers for an integrated living room and kitchen combo.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Cherry Kitchen Cabinets with Beaded Inserts, Quartz Countertop

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen custom built cherry wood cabinets with a beaded door style and glass inserts in the cabinet next to the refrigerator. The countertop is Cambria Whitney quartz with Marlow 3x6 Cloud glossy subway tile was installed.

Cucina

Duolab

La cucina ha conservato la sua autonomia spaziale ma grazie alla porta scorrevole filo muro si mantiene continuità con gli ambienti comunicanti come la sala da pranzo. Inoltre la porta scorrevole consente di ricavare spazio che una classica occuperebbe. A terra troviamo un pavimento in vinile effetto parquet che si allinea allo stile country della cucina già in possesso, e perché consigliabile per abitazioni prossime al mare e in presenza di animali domestici. Per il paraspruzzi si è scelto piastrelle 10x30 bianche lucide montate con un disegno sfalsato.

Cucina

Duolab

Sunnybrook Kitchen Remodel

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Our repeat clients, Mark, Kim, and their school-age son, David, have been making this home their own for nearly a decade. Having replaced all the windows and the front door, the clients decided it was time for us to start on the interior. Although the old kitchen layout worked, it was time to update, allowing them to change things to work even better. The existing peninsula was cumbersome and did not work to their advantage when they spent time together cooking or baking. Looking to do the project efficiently rather than extravagantly, they wanted a design that would primarily keep the current layout and footprint of the kitchen while maximizing the cabinet and countertop space.

Discovery Heights

360 Construction & Design

By opening up this kitchen and dining room, we were able to give these clients, and their home, the kitchen that they deserve.
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Maple with Smoke Stain and Ebony Glazing

Home & Office Cabinetry of Delaware Inc.

This Medallion kitchen features Providence raised panel doors in rustic Maple wood with Smoke stain and Ebony glazing.
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Marguerite Apt B

Cree designs

Beautiful open floor plan, including living room and kitchen.
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Breakfasting Kitchen In Soft Matt Cashmere

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

With a brief centered around the merging of a seldomly used formal dining room and adjoining kitchen. the resulting design; an open-plan cooking and living space, flooded with natural light. handle-less soft Matt Cashmere cabinetry combined with contrasting textured elements in Egger sepia Gladstone oak and Karndean REN113 weathered elm flooring; provide a warm, contemporary feel.

Before and After Farm House Kitchen

Kenman Design Group, LLC

West wall highlights the stove hood and sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Coastal Craftsman - Gray Oaks

Old Town Design Group

Take a seat at the rustic island while you wait for dinner. Featuring two-toned cabinets, a beverage center with floating shelves and a pocket office, this kitchen will be the main attraction.

Mission Style Kitchen Design in Lansing

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This Lansing, MI kitchen remodel is a distinctive mission style design with Medallion Cabinetry flat panel kitchen cabinets in a warm wood finish. The design is accented by black matte Richelieu hardware and black GE appliances. A solid surface Corian countertop with a 1" coved backsplash beautifully finishes off the design, topped by a white subway tile backsplash.

Elmstead Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collections Customer Space | AZ

Flooret

A gorgeous, varied mid-tone brown with wirebrushing to enhance the oak wood grain on every plank. This floor works with nearly every color combination. 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.

Island for Two

Lenton Company, Inc.

A new open design from a dark and closed in space. The old U-shaped kitchen with two peninsula uppers is now an open, light and airy space complete with a new prep island and plenty of storage. The dramatic Cambria countertops and back-splash compliments the stained Alder cabinets. New recessed lighting along with the island pendant create a great work space.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Beige Benchtop 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!