Vertical roll-out pantry shelves flank the refrigerator with Led lighting- storage for dishware and food staples. Norman Sizemore - photographer
Photo of a large transitional kitchen in Chicago with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Oak and Mirror Elements and Warmth to this Scandi Influenced Design

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a large scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

LYGON RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

MONOCHROME STATEMENT - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, laundry, fireplace joinery, TV unit and home office - Featuring two of our in-house profiles, finished in a matte black and white polyurethane - Laminex feature woodgrain accents added throughout the home, in floating shelfs, appliance cabinet and in the office cabinets. Matching the new flooring in the home. - Talostone's latest marble look colour featured on the kitchen bench tops with a 40mm mitred edge and honed finish - The laundry, fire place and TV unit featuring a slim 20mm pencil edge in a striking white polished stone - White gloss 'subway' tiled splashback in the kitchen and 'herringbone' pattern in the laundry - Custom laminate benchtop installed in the study finished in a 'natural' feel - Lo & Co handles used in the kitchen and laundry, blending seamlessly into the cabinetry - Recessed LED strip lighting through the project - Blum hardware

A Beautiful & Classic Family Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

With their children growing up, Mr & Mrs Hills in Southend-On-Sea decided it was time to give their much loved family kitchen a well deserved renovation, creating a space for all the family to use and enjoy. They wanted a kitchen that had plenty of storage and was user friendly for all the family, so commissioned Burlanes to transform their cramped and dated kitchen into a spacious and open-plan room. Walking into Burlanes Chelmsford, the couple took an instant like to our Wellsdown kitchen; our take on the classic Georgian country kitchen; built on the notions of good proportions and symmetry, combining traditional charm with all the benefits of modern living.

Hindley & Co - Kitchen Joinery

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

A secret door leads to a laundry and powder room under the stair
Mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kits Kitchen

Marino General Contracting

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Concrete & Wood Veneer Leicht Kitchen in West London

Vogue Kitchens

This modern kitchen situated in Acton has used Concrete Brasilia and Topos Walnut Leicht furniture, in combination with stunning Neolith Estatuario worktops, complimented with Antique Grey Mirror used in the bar area.

Kitchen with Pure White Caesarstone and undermount sink

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Hindley & Co - Kitchen

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

The proud owner in the new kitchen. Artwork by Patricia Piccinini. The kitchen is laminate wth timber details, and the benchtop is corian.
Mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Apartment Renovation

Revamper Interior Design

The Kitchen forms the center piece of this contemporary apartment renovation in Manly Vale. Green is a colour that is really on trend in Interior Design at the moment. Green evokes emotions of calm and relaxation which helps create a welcoming and serene home environment. Coupled with the layered textural elements in the form of the Zellige style tiles, custom door profiles and ribbed timber paneling this kitchen is bold yet refined and interesting from every angle.

FORTUNE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

ALL IN THE CONTRAST - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, featuring a handless detail throughout - White matte polyurethane - Caesarstone 'Empira White' featured on the benchtop and splashback - Recessed LED strip lighting - Feature lamiwood and polyurethane floating shelves - Blum corner drawer units and hardware Sheree Bouanssif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Contemporary kitchen | Timber tones

Designtank

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

We Want Class, Wow And Love To Entertain

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

This project was one of my favourites to date. The client had given me complete freedom to design a featured kitchen that was big on functionality, practicality and entertainment as much as it was big in design. The mixture of dark timber grain, high-end appliances, LED lighting and minimalistic lines all came together in this stunning, show-stopping kitchen. As you make your way from the front door to the kitchen, it appears before you like a marble masterpiece. The client's had chosen this beautiful natural Italian marble, so maximum use of the marble was the centrepiece of this project. Once I received the pictures of the selected slabs, I had the idea of using the featured butterfly join as the splashback. I was able to work with the 3D team to show how this will look upon completion, and the results speak for themselves. The 3Ds had made the decisions much clearer and gave the clients confidence in the finishes and design. Every project must not only be aesthetically beautiful but should always be practical and functional for the day to day grind... this one has it all!

Transitional Kitchen Refurbishment

Svelte Kitchens

This kitchen combined gold, blue and grey in a sophisticated fashion. The client wanted a kitchen with personality and the combination of colours and brushed gold fixtures gives exactly that.

Elegant Oak and Mirror Elements and Warmth to this Scandi Influenced Design

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bondi Junction Kitchen

Caracalla Design and Renovation

A Two-tone Hampton style medium size family kitchen , featuring a Falcon royal blue freestanding cooker with a schweigen ,recessed ceiling height silent range hood. Design for super functional family living , with an extra large island and plenty of open shelving throughout. A combination of delicate details of Hamptons shaker style doors and drawers and rustic recycled timber floor and open shelving.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

This remodel started DIY disaster and transformed into a luxurious home in the south hills of Eugene Oregon. The client scraped the popcorn ceilings, installed floors, and trim but could not figure out how to finish the job. With these items being completed, new paint, stained beams, closet inserts, and modernized shelving in the hallway finished off the job!

SPRINGFIELD RESEIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CLASSIC LUXE - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen featuring a detailed profile, finished in a 'satin white' polyurethane - Custom made glass display doors, with glass 6mm thick glass shelves - Island seating nook - Profiled ceiling support posts - 60mm thick island stone benchtop with a full bull nose and lambs tongue edge - Matching marble look splashback - 40mm thick back benchtop with a mitred edge - Mesh insert, finished in white polyurethane for above the fridge cavity - Orante brass handles - Recessed warm white strip and round lights - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Japandi Interior with Curves and Cladding

Western Cabinets

An unrecognisable kitchen transformation. Curvaceous, enriched with warmed oak doors and velvet beige hues, the clouded concrete benches that cascade into a matte black framed bay window lined with large fluted textured wall paneling.

Pull Out Pantry Kitchen with White Benchtop 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!