Aged Red Oak cabinets accented by a gray island.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Blueberry Hill

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

The house on Blueberry Hill features Starmark's inset cabinets in White with a Blueberry island and Walnut floating shelves. We used Cambria's Britannica quartz counters, Berenson Hardware's Swagger pulls in modern brushed gold, and Sensio cabinet lighting.

Peterborough Kitchen Renovation

Lakeshore Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Home Renovation in Gulf Harbors New Port Richey

DCI Home Improvements

Full home renovation in the Gulf Harbors subdivision of New Port Richey, FL. A mixture of contemporary, costal, and traditional styling. Featuring cabinetry by Wolf Cabinets along with flooring and tile provided by Pro Source of Port Richey.

Manchester, Gray Traditional Kitchen

The Muir Showrooms

The grandma who owns this home keeps a small stool in the kitchen so her grandchildren can help her cook. The new layout has so much more counter space for cooking and baking with her family.

Bright and Airy Kitchen with Wooden Accent | Seattle, WA

United Signature Tacoma

Full kitchen remodels opening to an open concept, contemporary style kitchen. Adding more lighting to lighten the room and focusing on a more natural flow design.

Modern Farmhouse

Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and timber.

Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | VA

Flooret

Sutton: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Modern Country Kitchen Remodel

The Cleary Company

Expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber and quartz benchtops.

Color!

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Blue interiors on the glass door cabinets are just fun!
Photo of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and timber.

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!

Lakeshore Modern Farmhouse

Livingston Homes of West Michigan

Photo of a country kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Peterborough Kitchen Renovation

Lakeshore Designs

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Farmhouse

Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and timber.

Modern Kitchen and Bath Remodel with Warm Grey Accent

United Signature

The kitchen and bathroom renovations have resulted in a large Main House with modern grey accents. The kitchen was upgraded with new quartz countertops, cabinetry, an under-mount sink, and stainless steel appliances, including a double oven. The white farm sink looks excellent when combined with the Havenwood chevron mosaic porcelain tile. Over the island kitchen island panel, functional recessed lighting, and pendant lights provide that luxury air. Remarkable features such as the tile flooring, a tile shower, and an attractive screen door slider were used in the bathroom remodeling. The Feiss Mercer Oil-Rubbed Bronze Bathroom Vanity Light, which is well-blended to the Grey Shakers cabinet and Jeffrey Alexander Merrick Cabinet Pull in Matte Black serving as sink base cabinets, has become a centerpiece of this bathroom renovation.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Home Idea Center

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and timber.

Burton DP

Cree designs

Classic Coastal Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Home Renovation in Gulf Harbors New Port Richey

DCI Home Improvements

Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | VA

Flooret

Blueberry Hill

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Timber 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!