This is a kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Maison Maisons-Alfort

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Rénovation et aménagement d'une cuisine
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island, blue floor and beige benchtop.

Canterbury Remodel

Urbane Design

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue floor.

A splash of color

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of an expansive eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Picture Perfect Pied-à-terre on the North Side

Corvus Design House

Antique Audubon artwork hangs above fabulous bar cart.
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, blue floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, blue floor and black benchtop.

RPV 3

de la Rosa Construction Co.

Photo ⓒ Luis de la Rosa
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, blue floor and yellow benchtop.

Jane Street Brownstone

Key+Shade Interior Design

Francine Fleischer Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and blue floor.

Custom Home Design - Reading, MA

Tektoniks Architects

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

sm22 - interior de

co.arch studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, no island, a drop-in sink, panelled appliances and blue floor.

Rustic Farmstead

Meyer Design

This dinette is open to the kitchen and great room. From the breakfast bar you can see the towering trusses and wood ceiling in the great room, along with the fireplace setting and stone wall. The windows give a panoramic view of the back yard and deck. Stunning! Meyer Design Koller Warner Warner Custom Homes

Whole Home Refresh

Duke Renovations

The kitchen was fully renovated including removal of a dated recessed fixture over the island and replaced with exposed beams.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Toronto Showroom - Modern Classic Kitchen

Binns kitchen + bath design

This modern classic kitchen features SieMatic RF cabinets, a unique herringbone backsplash design, and a beautiful stainless steel Bertazzoni range oven. The honed quartzite countertops with a line chisel edge complements this custom design. The simple furniture hood creates clean modern look without adding too much mass.

Approved Used, Davonport Kitchen, Very Large

Used Kitchen Exchange

An Approved Used Kitchen via Used Kitchen Exchange. Installed just a few years ago, the stunning Davonport Audley kitchen is an Edwardian inspired design with a fresh and modern twist. Kitchen features hand-painted cabinetry, walnut interiors, and an incredible central island with integrated leather banquette seating for 8. This very same kitchen is currently featured on the Davonport website. This kitchen is the height of luxury and will be the crown jewel of its new home – this is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer with a large space to purchase a showstopping designer kitchen for a fraction of the original purchase price. Fully verified by Davonport and Moneyhill Interiors, this kitchen can be added to if required. The original purchase price of the cabinetry and worktops would have been in excess of £100,000.

Country Kitchen

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, no island and blue floor.

Kitchens

Carina Vaz Interiors

Example of a minimalist concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas, TX with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz countertops and white tile backsplash,

Coventry Remodel

JACK STABB General Building Contractor

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and blue floor.

Wamego, Yucca Valley, CA

x8 Property and Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Wansworth Traditional Kitchen

The Wood Works

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, blue floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback and Blue 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!