Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hunting Lodge

Nested Tours

Nested Tours
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Design

Danielé Perna Designs

Hi End Custom Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and black floor.

Jordan / Veronica Huntzinger

Ultimate Remodel

Felicia Evans
Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

McCollum Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

z.yannarella Handcrafted Custom Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

This Old House - Bedford

Elms Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Creative Loft

Daniel Contelmo Architects

A small kitchen was added to the barn underneath the sleeping loft. Photo by Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pago Pago West

Architecture Joyce Owens llc

Kitchen area. Banyan Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, with island, stainless steel benchtops, an integrated sink and glass tile splashback.

Shangrila - Marin County, CA

BK Interior Design

A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Airyka Rockefeller

Barn Turned to Party Spot in Laytonsville

Lofgren Construction

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors and with island.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen

Kathleen L. Penney Interiors, Inc.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

Custom Mountain Modern

TKP Architects

Playful colors jump out from their white background, cozy outdoor spaces contrast with widescreen mountain panoramas, and industrial metal details find their home on light stucco facades. Elements that might at first seem contradictory have been combined into a fresh, harmonized whole. Welcome to Paradox Ranch. Photos by: J. Walters Photography

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brick splashback, solid surface benchtops and red splashback.

Kitchens and Dining Nooks

Harrell Design + Build

Contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

BRYAN CABINETRY & FINE WOODWORK

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hertfordshire Extension

JLArchitecture

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Matthews Kitchen Makeover

Completely Personal Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Colleyville Kitchen Remodeling

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

Open kitchen layout with white shaker style cabinetry and blue custom kitchen island, stunning brick wall and pot filler for a better cooking experience, white subway tiles, farmhouse sink,leather finish countertop, beautiful marble island countertop, stainless steel hardware and appliances.

Springfield, NJ

VersaTile Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Red 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!