Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

"White Ice" Granite Countertops

Tops Solid Surface

Area: Kitchen Product: Granite Color: White Ice (MGX) Edge: 1/4" Radius
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, a peninsula, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen: Small & Cute

Capitol Design Build

Photo of a small country galley kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, beige floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and a peninsula.

Flying Dutchman Condo at Keystone Ski Area

Mtn. Kitchens & Cabinetry

Showplace Wood Products: Rustic Alder, Pendleton Wide Shaker Style Doors in an International Plus Style. Finished with Nutmeg Stain/ matte finish. Over sanding of doors and drawer headers. Original plastic drawers removed and replaced with Wood Species: Rustic Alder Finish Choice: Nutmeg, Ebony Glaze, Oversanding. Sheen Level: Matte (10) Blum Soft Close Hinges on all cabinet doors Trim: Flat, Corner Molding, Toe Board Trim, Living room side; Peninsula Panels /finish Drawer Headers: Slab Crown Molding: Mission MCM– upper kitchen cabinets Dovetail Drawers 3/4” hardwood four-sided dovetail joinery with 1/4” fully-captive plywood bottom and clear catalyzed varnish finish with soft-close Blumotion full extension glides Under Sink Liner with re-build of interior of sink base. Learn more about Showplace: http://www.houzz.com/pro/showplacefinecabinetry/showplace-wood-products Mtn. Kitchens Staff Photo

CALGARY SW RENOVATION

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with light hardwood floors, brown floor, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

Yes, you read the title right. Small updates DO make a BIG difference. Whether it’s updating a color, finish, or even the smallest: changing out the hardware, these minor updates together can all make a big difference in the space. For our Flashback Friday Feature, we have a perfect example of how you can make some small updates to revamp the entire space! The best of all, we replaced the door and drawer fronts, and added a small cabinet (removing the soffit, making the cabinets go to the ceiling) making this space seem like it’s been outfitted with a brand new kitchen! If you ask us, that’s a great way of value engineering and getting the best value out of your dollars! To learn more about this project, continue reading below! Cabinets As mentioned above, we removed the existing cabinet door and drawer fronts and replaced them with a more updated shaker style door/drawer fronts supplied by Woodmont. We removed the soffits and added an extra cabinet on the cooktop wall, taking the cabinets to the ceiling. This small update provides additional storage, and gives the space a new look! Countertops Bye-bye laminate, and hello quartz! As our clients were starting to notice the wear-and-tear of their original laminate tops, they knew they wanted something durable and that could last. Well, what better to install than quartz? Providing our clients with something that’s not only easy to maintain, but also modern was exactly what they wanted in their updated kitchen! Backsplash The original backsplash was a plain white 4×4″ tile and left much to be desired. Having lived with this backsplash for years, our clients wanted something more exciting and eye-catching. I can safely say that this small update delivered! We installed an eye-popping glass tile in blues, browns, and whites from Hirsch Glass tile in the Gemstone Collection. Hardware You’d think hardware doesn’t make a huge difference in a space, but it does! It adds not only the feel of good quality but also adds some character to the space. Here we have installed Amerock Blackrock knobs and pulls in Satin Nickel. Other Fixtures To top off the functionality and usability of the space, we installed a new sink and faucet. The sink and faucet is something used every day, so having something of great quality is much appreciated especially when so frequently used. From Kohler, we have an under-mount castiron sink in Palermo Blue. From Blanco, we have a single-hole, and pull-out spray faucet. Flooring Last but not least, we installed cork flooring. The cork provides and soft and cushiony feel and is great on your feet!

flanellgrau Pur Lack glänzend, grifflos

Daniel Küchen & Wohndesign GmbH

This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Modern duplex renovation

Dani Zeghbib

REpixs.com
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and turquoise floor.

Sixten camps gata 2

REVENY

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and a single-bowl sink.

Oak Cabinets Updated

Rochelle Interiors

These are new pot drawers placed where it was a desk. The wood was matched to the existing cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

ЖК "Дубровская Слобода"

Ольга Наумкина

Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Timberoak Transitional Kitchen Update

Brickwood Builders, Inc.

Created a raised bar at sink area to block view of kitchen sink and counters from foyer and family room. Reworked peninsula to improve casual seating. Removed range and created cooktop area. Moved closet pantry to create space for oven and microwave. Created end panels to match new door style.

Rustic Wood Kitchen

Miller Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rialto Dark Traditional

The Cabinet Lady, Inc

The backsplash is done in a herringbone chevron pattern using marble pieces. This adds some wonderful texture behind the chimney hood.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Inviting Kitchen

Harwood Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Bluffton Road Farmhouse Remodel

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Cabinets by Bertch Kitchens+, Standford door with white finish, matte Blue Pearl Granite
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Durning Renovation

Harrison Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Gold River Fun Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc

KITCHEN Broad Ripple Modern Lux

Central Construction Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and wood.

Kitchen with White Appliances and a Peninsula 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!