Anthony Chabot, eWaveMedia
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Reynolds Design and Remodeling

A powder room and closet were removed to create space for this kitchen. The kitchen shifted to include the space that was added from the rooms that were removed and the former dinette area in the kitchen became the back entry and the new upstairs laundry room. The home had original walnut paneling and matching that paneling was paramount. The kitchen also had a lowered ceiling that needed to blend into the raised ceiling in the family room and dining room. The floating soffit was built to create a design feature out of a design limitation. The cabinets are full of interior features to aid in efficiency. Removing most of the wall cabinets required additional storage which was achieved by adding the two large pantry cabinets where a door to the hall was previously located. The island is raised by 3" to accommodate the clients' request without having to customize all of the base cabinets and create a platform for the range, which are always standard in height.

University Place Kitchen

Studio Home

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Galva, IL- Rustic Beech Kitchen With Storage Galore!

Village Home Stores

Rustic Beech cabinetry in a "Briarwood" stain with "Chocolate" accent glaze and Kona Beige Silestone Quartz. - Village Home Stores
Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

An Accessible Kitchen

Mosby Building Arts

A kitchen designed to be highly functional from wheelchair height is as handsome as it is accessible. Note the pull-out tray for the Crock-pot, which includes its own electrical outlet for convenience. A Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer is easy access for everyone. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts.

Ferris Whole House Remodel

KM Builders

Beautiful whole house remodel with new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the entire home! Marble farmhouse sink. Samsung Chef Collection Oven. Skylight. Open concept kitchen.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash, Appliances and Paint / Complete Kit

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel This kitchen remodel presents us with an amazing, burnt orange kitchen floor and complimentary glossy, sharp kitchen cabinetry along with a beautiful mosaic tiled backsplash. It's personality and style says enough.

North Kitchen

Grayling Construction

Kitchen remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Lake Forest Kitchen Design with a Personal Touch

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

This transitional kitchen design in Lake Forest is packed with professional quality features interwoven with personal touches that bring out the personality of the homeowner. Earthy tones feature throughout this kitchen design from the ceiling beam to the raised panel kitchen cabinets to the multi-toned glass mosaic tile backsplash. This gives the open plan kitchen a warm appeal that will make it the center of life in this home. A luxury vinyl tile floor pulls together the space with an easy to maintain material with the look of hardwood flooring. Upper glass front kitchen cabinets add light and depth to the room and offer space to display glassware and dishes. The cabinetry is offset by an engineered quartz countertop and cabinet hardware that includes unique fish-shaped drawer pulls. This adds an eclectic edge to the kitchen design and brings out the personality of the homeowner, who is a fisherman. The kitchen remodel also brought in professional quality appliances, creating an ideal space for an avid home chef to create culinary masterpieces. The Thor professional oven and range combined with a Vent-a-Hood range hood and a pot filler faucet offer the perfect space for day-to-day cooking or creating special meals for family and friends. A large Kohler Stages stainless steel Chef’s undermount sink in the island pairs with a Grohe pull down sprayer faucet, offering ample room for everything from preparing food to cleaning large pots. The island also features angled power strips that fit neatly under the edge of the countertop. A Samsung refrigerator, LG built-in microwave, and Bosch dishwasher complete the food storage and cooking area of this kitchen design. Ample lighting brightens up the space, including recessed lights and pendants over the island. Undercabinet lighting highlights the stunning backsplash and offers additional task lighting in the cooking area. This is a kitchen design that will be the center of life for years to come!

Kroeker Kitchen

PDQ CONSTRUCTION INC.

Angie Harris
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Ontario Farmhouse Renovation

Yantzi Home Design Smart

Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Completely remodeled Mid-century classic kitchen with red quartz counters and large format glass tile backsplash. New floor plan allowed for twice as much prep space and created a focal point with induction range and exposed vent hood. Photography: Jeff Beck

Dunn kitchen

Kitchens By Design

Dura Supreme Butternut Maple, Madison door style with bar pulls and tropical brown granite. Photography by Stewart Crenshaw.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and vinyl floors.

Clever Kitchen Storage - DeWitt, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This craftsman style kitchen design is the perfect combination of form and function. With a custom designed hutch and eat-in kitchen island featuring a CraftArt wood tabletop, the kitchen is the perfect place for family and friends to gather. The wood tone of the Medallion cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the dark Cambria quartz countertop and slate backsplash, but it is the excellent storage accessories inside these cabinets that really set this design apart. From tray dividers to magic corner pull-outs, this kitchen keeps clutter at bay and lets the design shine through.

Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets with Shaker Glass Doors

Cabinet Wholesalers, Inc.

This kitchen features honey shaker kitchen cabinets with a white kitchen island.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, with island and vinyl floors.

Kitchen Designs

Craftsmen Home Improvements

Matthew Hammond
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Fox Point Transitional Kitchen

Design Tech Remodeling

This midcentury modern galley kitchen need a major facelift. We maximized the storage by installing cabinets that went to the sealing. A small two person table is connected at the far end of the kitchen countertop. A small grouping of pendant lights adds ambiance lightings and visual interest to the space. The taupe porcelian tiles complement the quartz countertops.

Two-Toned Kitchen

Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.

Dave M. Davis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Capistrano Beach Home

Zen Architect

large open kitchen space shared by entry hall with oversized island, corner sink, ocean view corner window with all modorn kitchen accesories. https://ZenArchitect.com

Full Kitchen Remodel in Coatesville PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Full kitchen remodel and new luxury vinyl tile. This homes original kitchen needed a personality and we gave it one. Echelon Cabinetry in the Bedford door style in maple wood with a nutmeg stained finish make the new kitchen warm and inviting. Getting rid of the original kitchens dry walled soffits and doing cabinetry and trims to the ceiling added storage and a more appealing look. The granite countertops and tile backsplash work together nicely with the new vinyl tile floors. Vinyl tiles can be grouted and look just like real tile with all the durability but are softer and warmer on the feet. The new vinyl floorings are really something you should definitely check them out if you are considering new flooring for a kitchen or bath remodel.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors 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!