Photo of a small asian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula, white floor, grey benchtop and porcelain floors.

Reforma integral en Premià de Mar

DianaHome - La Eco-Reforma

Inspiration for a small scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Hand Carved Kitchen in New Jersey.

WL Kitchen & Home

This traditional kitchen balances decorative details with elegance, to create a timeless design that feels luxurious and highly functional.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Built-in Drawer Dishwasher

Amberth

To maximise the storage space, this drawer dishwasher is he best option as it gives extra space for drawer underneath.
This is an example of a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white floor and white benchtop.

Wandsworth Project

Make My House Home

A complete renovation of the ground floor of a victorian property in Wandsworth south london. We opened up the back of the hous eto create one big open plan space moving the kitchen and bringing in large sliding doors to connect the outside with inside. A large shaker style kitchen with modern handles and traditional glass light fittings.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Built-in Coffee Make (Miele) in Leicht Cabinets - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders

DC Kitchen

Ready 2 Remodel

Galley Kitchen expanded to open floor plan; Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room. Quartz Calacatta Laza countertops with Island Waterfall and Full Height Stone Backsplash. Low profile microwave including pot filler and Built in Fridge. Also includes a wine bar with cooler.

Walnut and Black Modern Kitchen Remodel

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Doppelhaushälfte in Preetz

Home Staging JOHANNSEN

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floor and brown benchtop.

A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN

LEICHT SEATTLE

An original Sandy Cohen design mid-century house in Laurelhurst neighborhood in Seattle. The house was originally built for illustrator Irwin Caplan, known for the "Famous Last Words" comic strip in the Saturday Evening Post. The residence was recently bought from Caplan’s estate by new owners, who found that it ultimately needed both cosmetic and functional upgrades. A renovation led by SHED lightly reorganized the interior so that the home’s midcentury character can shine. LEICHT Seattle cabinet in frosty white c-channel in alum color. Wrap in custom VG Fir panel. DWELL Magazine article Design by SHED Architecture & Design Photography by: Rafael Soldi

Chelsea Townhouse

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Ice Interior Design LLC

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Residential interiors North Miami

Antonio Cuellar Photography

Kitchen restoration to modern/ contemporary Interiors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Pearl Studio Residence

Pedini NW

Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Geometrix Reno

Citizen Design Co.

This mid century modern haven features beautiful floor to ceiling windows and a gorgeous backyard view of a park. However the kitchen needed a serious face lift and a small Ensuite was in need of a functional review. New cabinetry, floor to ceiling geometric tile and the addition of an Ensuite shower, this space is now mathematician approved!

Striking Gold In Estada

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Our bold, contemporary kitchen located in Cooper City Florida is a striking combination of of textured glass and high gloss cabinetry tempered with warm neutrals, wood grain and an elegant rush of gold.

Amin House

Nakhshab Development and Design

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen in Contemporary Home for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Room size: 28' x 31' Ceiling height: 11'
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multiple islands, window splashback, grey benchtop and white floor.

NANTUCKET MA - Grey Lady

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This was a complete interior renovation project of a client’s second home. DEANE collaborated with the client on the design of 5 bathrooms and all the built-ins in addition to the kitchen. The home had an open floor plan with wide pine, bleached flooring throughout but was a challenge because of the various ceiling heights and support beams that needed to be accommodated. The homeowner wanted to able to casually host large gatherings without worrying about maintenance or upkeep. The kitchen cabinetry, featuring chamfer style doors, is painted a pale grey, with a darker, charcoal grey selected for the center island to accent the space. All appliances are stainless steel, with the dishwasher and trash/recycling drawers faced in the same material to mimic the dishwasher. The countertops are an engineered quartz in white, while the cooktop backsplash is a white ceramic tile in a soothing herringbone pattern.

Kitchen with White Floor 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!