This gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, brick backsplash, state-of-the-art appliances, a double island and custom pantry.
Large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sturgeon County Silverchief Estates - Main Floor Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our clients with an acreage in Sturgeon County backing onto the Sturgeon River wanted to completely update and re-work the floorplan of their late 70's era home's main level to create a more open and functional living space. Their living room became a large dining room with a farmhouse style fireplace and mantle, and their kitchen / nook plus dining room became a very large custom chef's kitchen with 3 islands! Add to that a brand new bathroom with steam shower and back entry mud room / laundry room with custom cabinetry and double barn doors. Extensive use of shiplap, open beams, and unique accent lighting completed the look of their modern farmhouse / craftsman styled main floor. Beautiful!

Old World Beauty

Magnolia Cabinet Company

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Grey and White Delight- North La Verne

L/L Design - Build - Furnish

The Fantastic Appliance Garage. The perfect way to hide appliances that otherwise create a cluttered look on your countertops. Don't forget to install outlets so the appliances have a place to plug in.

Fleetwood Kitchen

Eagle Construction and Remodeling, LLC

Photo of a large eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and grey benchtop.

Bayview Drive

design styles architecture

Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

New Construction - Canyon Lake

Scotch Construction, Inc.

The owner of this new Scotch Construction home chose 2 islands in the kitchen for additional prep space away from the cook top. The space features a convection oven, 5 burner cook top, and separate refrigerator and freezer.

Kitchen on the Water

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kelsey Park Custom

Milestone Homes Inc.

Gas Cooktop with pot filler and pullout spice racks.
Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ross Glen, Medicine Hat, Renovation

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Shadow Hawk, Shingle Springs CA - Whole House Renovation

Landmark Builders

Showcasing the Thermador Steam Oven and the spice cabinets in this beautiful kitchen. Georgia George Design, Karan Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and multiple islands.

South Dakota Custom Lodge Style Home #205

Nordaas American Homes

Julie Sahr Photography - Bricelyn, MN
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Subtle Elegance Kitchen Remodel | Lakeville, MN

White Birch Design, LLC

We are so excited to share with you this beautiful kitchen remodel in Lakeville, MN. Our clients came to us wanting to take out the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. By taking out the wall, we were able to create a new larger kitchen! We kept the sink in the same location, and then moved the stove to the same wall as the sink. The fridge was moved to the far wall, we added an oven/micro combinations and a large pantry. We even had some extra room to create a desk space. The coolest thing about this kitchen is the DOUBLE island! The island closest to the sink functions as a working island and the other is for entertaining with seating for guests. What really shines here is the combination of color that creates such a beautiful subtle elegance. The warm gray color of the cabinets were paired with the brown stained cabinets on the island. We then selected darker honed granite countertops on the perimeter cabinets and a light gray quartz countertop for the islands. The slightly marbled backsplash helps to tie everything in and give such a richness to the whole kitchen. I love adding little pops throughout the kitchen, so matte black hardware and the matte black sink light are perfect! We are so happy with the final result of this kitchen! We would love the opportunity to help you out with any of your remodeling needs as well! Contact us today

Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House

Logic Integration

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

Pop up electric outlet in the kitchen Island

OC Architectural Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Renovation Showroom

Dream Home upgrades and renovations

Kitchen space remodeling Showroom located in Las Vegas area
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chef's Kitchen

Function and Form Interiors

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Old World Beauty

Magnolia Cabinet Company

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sellick Ranch Road Kitchen and Bath

Lori K Design Studio

Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Baker's Kitchen

Mc Construction Design Build

Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and multiple Islands 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!