Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

The existing step-up pony wall was removed from the bar area to create a sleek level countertop. A convenient trash roll-out was installed in the cabinet beside the new under-mount sink, and a storage roll-out was added in the cabinet directly below the sink for easy access to cleaning supplies. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Light Green Custom Inset Kitchen With Virginia Mist Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Renovated kitchen with Custom Amish cabinetry in Evergreen Fog paint. Inset doors with beaded face frames and exposed antique brass hinges. Virginia Mist granite in honed finish also featured. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Village Home Stores for Budd Creek Homes.

Colorful Vintage-Inspired Kitchen with Brass Accents

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Transitional Lancaster Kitchen

TK Building & Design

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

English

Full Circle Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pacific Palisades Traditional Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Open concept, bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and panels so that a small space is integrated
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hint Of Navy

My House Design/Build/Team

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Liz Dehn Photography
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Madisson apartments

VADIM MALTSEV DESIGN

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dollingston

Shalford Interiors

Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.

ご家族それぞれの趣味を愉しむ特別な時間をコンセプトとした住空間

キッチンハウス

kitchenhouse
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mid Century Home

Transformations Building and Remodeling

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and yellow benchtop.

The Corbin Norton House Dining Room - Kitchen

Design Associates Inc

TEAM //// Architect: Design Associates, Inc. //// Builder: Doyle Construction Corporation //// Interior Design: The Getty's Group, Inc., Meg Prendergast //// Landscape: Thomas Wirth Associates, Inc. //// Historic Paint Consultant: Roger W. Moss

Small Galley kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

Galley kitchen layout with Brilliant White Design Glass kitchen furniture, and 20mm Compac Smoke Grey Quartz worktop.
Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

APPARTEMENT - MONTORGUEIL

Studio Riccardo Haiat

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Fort Atkinson Blue Kitchen

INDECO Interior Design Company

This kitchen was updated by refinishing the existing cabinets and refinishing the existing wood floors with a darker stain.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white appliances.

Sammamish Kitchen Remodel

Jacquelyn Snyder

Tom Marks Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Bozeman Second Story Addition and New Kitchen

Peter Q Brown Innovative Design

This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. See the video about the finished project here: https://youtu.be/ClH5A3qs6Ik This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be working with it as is. Budget is an issue as well, so in addition to the second story addition, we are limiting our renovation efforts to the kitchen and bathroom areas at the back the house. We are making a concerted effort to not get into too much of the existing front half of this house. This is precisely the type of remodeling work that requires a very skilled and experienced builder. And I emphasize experienced. We are lucky to be working with Luke Stahlberg of Ibex Builders. Luke is a talented local Bozeman contractor with years of experience in the remodeling industry. Luke is very methodical and well organized. This is a classic remodeling project with enough detail to really test a contractor’s skill and experience.

"Casa H"

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincú
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with White Appliances and Medium Hardwood 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!