Kitchen beverage station with tower cabinets with pocket doors, glass upper cabinets and furniture-style base moulding at toe-space
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Cuisine

W&D

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Clean Lines

Deborah Gordon Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maison de ville, Paris 20

Anabel Messens Architecte

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

All Matte Black Prairie Style, Bend OR

Curtis Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Downtown Condo - Kitchen

Lindsay Lausch Interior Design

Modern Kitchen Renovation
Photo of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Apartamento vacacional

Ane Devesa

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Greenwich

piqu

This super sleek all white modern kitchen in Greenwich has been designed to pack in a lot of functionality and storage with a beautiful full height stone splashback with mitred leg to the floor in Silestone Ethereal Glow. Stylish appliances from Siemens and a Quooker tap in stainless steel complete the sophisticated look.

Luxury Collection Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

White apartment interior design with the home office

Alexander Tischler

The kitchen is divided into two parts. The floor-to-ceiling column cabinets have lots of shelves and contain a built-in refrigerator and a range of appliances. The second part is a minimalist kitchen set with a sink and a cooktop. To illuminate the dining table, we made a chandelier of profile lamps mounted at different heights. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

REFORMA COCINA Y BAÑO EN PALLEJA

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Fox Road Contemporary

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

The kitchen got a total re-design with fresh finishes and more functional design. This kitchen is great for entertaining, just pop over to the side bar and pour yourself some wine or coffee. The island seats 6. We carefully planned the style to complement the homeowner's modern tastes, while keeping it soft to go with the home's traditional architecture.

The Goat Shed - Devon

TFQ Architects

Jurassic Kitchens worked closely with TFQ to ensure the kitchen fit into the building beautifully and with a solid worktop, white faced cabinetry and feature lighting, the kitchen is a showpiece and a fantastic space to congregate.

Georgetown Woods

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

MOULIN

Margaux Ceada

Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Black and White Kitchen in Fairfax, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Engineered Quartz Splashback 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!