Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Oklahoma Farmhouse

Berkeley Architecture & Design

Almost finished kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Cumming's Carpet One

Inspiration for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Beach House Renovation

Michael Smith Architects

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Gina & Brian's Kitchen - Country Living

Hello Kitchen

This kitchen was transformed from a tight-winding galley to a light and bright open room. New island and L-shaped counter on existing 1850's era wood flooring. Project done in collaboration with Country Living for their Makeover Takeover project. photo by Annie Schlechter

Столешница

ЭТОКУХНИ

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Cocinas Blancas

DUBOIS concept

Otra perspectiva de este cálido espacio.
Photo of a country open plan kitchen in Malaga with white cabinets, wood benchtops and timber splashback.

Sonoma Mid Century

M Studio

Small Galley kitchen in Sonoma, CA. This little budget job was done with Ikea cabinets that were customized to fit the space (ie, stacked upper cabinets to create a shallow pantry). The bright red range creates a focal point while open shelves offer upper storage without invading the small space.

Miner Lake Cottage Remodel

Strongwood Homes

Photo Credit: Sanderson Photography, Inc. Green Bay, WI
Design ideas for a beach style galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Moderne weiße Küche in U-Form, grifflos

Markus Wolf – der Meister

In einem Neubau haben wir für unseren Kunden eine Küche in U-Form konzipiert, die zum Wohnraum hin offen ist. Abgegrenzt wird der Küchenbereich durch eine Theke. Das lichtdurchflutete Erdgeschoss ist weitgehend in hellen Farbtönen gehalten, so dass es sich angeboten hat eine weiße Küche zu gestalten. Die klare Architektursprache des Neubaus findet sich auch in der Linienführung der einzelnen Schrankelemente wieder. Damit die Fronten nicht unnötig unterbrochen werden, ist komplett auf Griffe verzichtet worden und stattdessen mit push-to-open gearbeitet worden. Der Dunstabzug ist in den Herd integriert, so dass auch keine störende Haube angebracht werden musste. Alles in allem ist es eine scheinbar völlig schlichte Küche, deren Stärke aber im Detail, der Ausstattung und im Zusammenwirken mit der Architektur liegt.

Transformation d'un atelier en habitat esprit loft

M.O.tion - Cabinet d'architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Fabulous Industrial Inspired Home

Esq Design

Cabinetry by: Esq Design. Interior design by District 309 Photography: Tracey Ayton
Inspiration for an expansive industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Woodlawn Kitchen and Hall Bath Remodel

Spencer's Contracting LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Hochglanzküche mit Schräghaube

User

Einbauküche Diamant Hochglanz Weiß
Contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and beige floor.

New Farmhouse - Kitchen

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Spacious Kitchen open to Family Room. Large Island seating for 5-6 people. Lots of light and minimal wall cabinets.
Expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pantry for Blue Hydrangeas Blog

California Closets of Michigan

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine Chalet

Café de Balme

David Machet
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, beige splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Entertainment

Carey's Electronics

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, with island and panelled appliances.

Stanford White Estate

Design Logic Limited, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Timber 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!