Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, with island, white floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Roswell Restoration

Renew Properties

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

MILK CARTON HOUSE

株式会社TENHACHI一級建築士事務所

CLIENT // M PROJECT TYPE // CONSTRUCTION LOCATION // HATSUDAI, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN FACILITY // RESIDENCE GROSS CONSTRUCTION AREA // 71sqm CONSTRUCTION AREA // 25sqm RANK // 2 STORY STRUCTURE // TIMBER FRAME STRUCTURE PROJECT TEAM // TOMOKO SASAKI STRUCTURAL ENGINEER // Tetsuya Tanaka Structural Engineers CONSTRUCTOR // FUJI SOLAR HOUSE YEAR // 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS // akihideMISHIMA

Mill Valley Rustic Remodel

Leila Seppa Photography

Kitchen in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
This is an example of a small country separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Colorful English Farmhouse

Canyon Design Build

We designed this kitchen around a Wedgwood stove in a 1920s brick English farmhouse in Trestle Glenn. The concept was to mix classic design with bold colors and detailing. Photography by: Indivar Sivanathan www.indivarsivanathan.com

Réaménagement et rénovation totale - Appartement F2 Rouen

Cosilio

Une vraie cuisine pour ce petit 33m2 ! Avoir un vrai espace pour cuisiner aujourd'hui c'est important ! Ce T2 a été pensé pour ne pas perdre d'espace et avoir tout d'un grand. La cuisine avec ses éléments encastrés permet de profiter pleinement de la surface de plan de travail. Le petit retour de bar permet de prendre sous petit-déjeuner simplement. La cloison en claustra sépare visuellement la cuisine du salon sans couper la luminosité.

Jeppesen Bjælkehuse

Planet Huse A/S

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Esbjerg with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, white appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Угловой кухонный гарнитур в современном стиле

ООО "ПАТЭ" - Производство мебели

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, no island and brown benchtop.

My Houzz: Eclectic Vintage Charm in a Family's Texas Farmhouse

Jennifer M. Ramos

Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cabot Cove Summer Cottage

Tracey Rapisardi Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, no island, white appliances, white splashback, timber splashback, white floor and brown benchtop.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture

Lakeside Cabin

42 North Custom Homes LLC

Small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Moderne weiße Küche in U-Form, grifflos

Markus Wolf – der Meister

In einem Neubau haben wir für unseren Kunden eine Küche in U-Form konzipiert, die zum Wohnraum hin offen ist. Abgegrenzt wird der Küchenbereich durch eine Theke. Das lichtdurchflutete Erdgeschoss ist weitgehend in hellen Farbtönen gehalten, so dass es sich angeboten hat eine weiße Küche zu gestalten. Die klare Architektursprache des Neubaus findet sich auch in der Linienführung der einzelnen Schrankelemente wieder. Damit die Fronten nicht unnötig unterbrochen werden, ist komplett auf Griffe verzichtet worden und stattdessen mit push-to-open gearbeitet worden. Der Dunstabzug ist in den Herd integriert, so dass auch keine störende Haube angebracht werden musste. Alles in allem ist es eine scheinbar völlig schlichte Küche, deren Stärke aber im Detail, der Ausstattung und im Zusammenwirken mit der Architektur liegt.

Woodlawn Kitchen and Hall Bath Remodel

Spencer's Contracting LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Réalisation pièce à vivre et cuisine

PEINTURE DESIGN DECORATION

Mise en peinture plafonds avec un mat sans tension riche en huile végétale Mise en peinture avec un acryl velours zero cov
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lille with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, beige floor, grey benchtop, laminate benchtops, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

DIY Kitchen in Wauseon, Ohio

User

Waypoint Cabinetry, Natural Maple, 660R door style, Square Raised panel. Tops on perimeter in Zodiaq Imperial with a waterfall edge. Solera single bowl sink, S848 in Mocha with a flush reveal. Berenson Hardware, knobs BN 2055-1FE, cup pulls BN 9892-1FE. Homeowner made island top, put shiplap on walls and on sides and back of island.

White Shaker-Style Cabinets in Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen by Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized shabby-chic style single-wall with island medium tone wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliance panels, and black countertops to contrast, bringing you the perfect shabby-chic vibes.

NW 11th St Kitchen

RLC Design Build

This is an example of a small country galley kitchen pantry in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mornington

Dukes Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island and timber splashback.

Kitchen with Timber Splashback and White Appliances 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!