Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Blackwood Timber Features

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Adelaide with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Residence in California

Taylor Lombardo Architects

Adrian Gregorutti
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, an undermount sink, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Riverside Townhouse

Norcross and Scott

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Elegant Rhythm

Designology Luxury Interiors

Ken Hayden Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence Sands Point, NY

The Tile Square

Kitchen Backsplash: Eastern White Marble 3"x6" Subway Tile
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, glass-front cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

sohoConcept All Reference

sohoConcept

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Watsons Bay Beach House

Walter Barda Design

Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey splashback.

Retro and Radical

Design First Interiors

At 90 square feet, this tiny kitchen is smaller than most bathrooms. Add to that four doorways and a window and you have one tough little room. The key to this type of space is the selection of compact European appliances. The fridge is completely enclosed in cabinetry as is the 45cm dishwasher. Sink selection and placement allowed for a very useful corner storage cabinet. Drawers and additional storage are accommodated along the existing wall space right of the rear porch door. Note the careful planning how the casings of this door are not compromised by countertops. This tiny kitchen even features a pull-out pantry to the left of the fridge. The retro look is created by using laminate cabinets with aluminum edges; that is reiterated in the metal-edged laminate countertop. Marmoleum flooring and glass tiles complete the look.

Massachusetts Farm House

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
Photo of a country kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary Rowhouse Renovation in Georgetown

User

View to front of house
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

RockHouse

[STRANG] Architecture

White paneled walls complement the natural concrete floors. The kitchen island countertop was produced from recycled Dade County pine columns from a cottage that previously existed on the site. Photography © Claudia Uribe-Touri

Tribeca Loft

nC2 architecture llc

Renovation and reconfiguration of a 4500 sf loft in Tribeca. The main goal of the project was to better adapt the apartment to the needs of a growing family, including adding a bedroom to the children's wing and reconfiguring the kitchen to function as the center of family life. One of the main challenges was to keep the project on a very tight budget without compromising the high-end quality of the apartment. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Emil Harasim, Angie Hunsaker, Michael Hanson Contractor: Moulin & Associates, New York Photos: Tom Sibley

moss tree, landfall

PBC Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Destination: The Lakeview

Paramount & Destination Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sharon, MA

Latitude Architecture

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cloverdale - Warm and Sleek

Casa Verde Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Mrs TB | White Modern Kitchen with Zinc Island Panel

West London Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, with island, metal splashback and beige floor.

Faulkner Drive

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Greg Premru Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with with island, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback and metal splashback.

Hollywood Hills Mid Century Restoration

Mark Drexler + Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Metal 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!