STEPHANE VASCO
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Traditional Suburban Home

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Shaker White Cabinets and Quartz Countertops

Happy Flooring and Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, recessed and an undermount sink.

ARREDAMENTO COUNTRY ELEGANTE

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Chester Road

Omniform

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Kochinsel und Theke

Schreinerei Hermann Eder

maßgefertigte Küche, mit Rolloschrank, kleinen Schubkästchen und Theke aus Nußbaum, Steinarbeitsplatte, Schiefertafel als Spritzschutz, flächenbündiges Kochfeld, Unterbaubecken, Hochschränke

Fieldstone Cabinetry - Loudon County

Prime Custom Kitchen & Bath

Fieldstone Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maison Black and White

Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure

Rénovation de l'espace cuisine et salle à manger de cette belle maison ancienne. Le marbre avec ses cabochons existants ont été conservés et se mélangent parfaitement avec la nouvelle cuisine contemporaine. Le mur qui séparait l'ancienne cuisine de l'espace repas a été déposé pour bénéficier d'un nouvel espace ouvert et lumineux. Une grand baie vitrée a été installé pour bénéficier de toute la luminosité et profiter de la vue sur la piscine. L'accès au sous-sol existant a été repensé, par la pose d'une trappe de sol motorisé afin de couvrir la trémie de l'escalier, et ainsi bénéficier de l'espace disponible lorsque la trappe est fermée.

Transitional White Kitchen

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Westlake Hills

GDK Remodeling

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sant Gil

PGQ construccions i reformes s.l

Cocina lineal con concepto abierto y pavimento hidráulico.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Sant Gil

PGQ construccions i reformes s.l

Cocina lineal con concepto abierto y pavimento hidráulico.
Small mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional White Kitchen

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Parade of Homes - Aspen II

Titan Homes, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

White Kitchen Island with Black Countertop and Glass Paneled Cabinet

Westside Remodeling, Inc.

The glass paneled cabinetry on the island help to make the glassware a great focal point in this modern kitchen remodel. The large kitchen island features a large taillon black granite countertop and white cabinetry, which adds a great amount of space for food preparation, cooking, and entertaining.

Reforma de apartamento en Barcelona

Xavi Pérez

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Applecross (DDSF17)

Renovation Capital

Kabuki Black granite benches with a stained French Oak island. Shaker doors in 25% Dusty Mule. See album description for more info.
This is an example of a large country kitchen in Perth with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, white cabinets and slate splashback.

Open Concept Kitchen

Ward's Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

An Open Concept Kitchen This renovation took a small, closed-in kitchen and an adjacent family room and combined them into an inviting and functional living space. The kitchen features white painted cabinetry, black granite countertops, slate tile backsplash, exposed beams, and oak wood floors. Photos by Charles A. Ward.

Gorgeous Home Remodel in Ft. Worth

Structures Design Build Texas

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Westlake Hills

GDK Remodeling

Luce di Luna Countertops
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Slate 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!