Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Estate Transformation

AOME Architects

The views from this kitchen required clever uses of space to make room for expansive windows. The resulting bright and cheery space has an abundance of workspace and storage with professional style appliances that make it functional too.

City Beach

Glenda Roff

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Natural Textures Throughout

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinets were updated with an amazing green paint color, the layout was reconfigured, and beautiful nature-themed textures were added throughout. The bold cabinet color, rich wood finishes, and warm metal tones featured in this kitchen are second to none! Cabinetry Color: Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore Walls: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Island and shelves: Knotty Alder in "Winter" stain Photo credit: Picture Perfect House

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

White Oak

Tangerine Designs Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Dana Point

Opulent Design Build

This Rustic Contemporary kitchen is a homeowner's delight. This kitchen was designed to be fresh, bright and current with an oversized island creating a large even workspace, storage and seating for family gatherings, as well as entertaining purposes

Yale St. Kitchen

Stylecraft Cabinetry and Construction, Inc.

Custom Kitchen. White painted maple cabinetry, shaker doors, contemporary hardware, Cambria Bentley Quartz
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Farmhouse - Kitchen

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, stainless steel appliances, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

An Entertaining Space - Hanover, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This contemporary kitchen design is the ideal space to host quiet family dinners or large gatherings. The white kitchen cabinets and matching island are perfectly complemented by stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. The island offers seating, a built in microwave, and extra work space. The wall cabinetry includes a large customized pantry, a beverage bar with bi-fold doors and shelves to display glassware, and a wine refrigerator. The design is complemented by a multi-layered lighting design that includes in cabinet and undercabinet lights, a chandelier, and island lighting. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Ceiling Fans

We Got Lites

Rustic Iron Ceiling Fan with Chestnut Washed Blades Rustic iron motor finish Rustic iron finished blades 52" Blade span Includes 6" downrod Fan height, blade to ceiling 11" Overall height, ceiling to bottom of light kit 17.5" Integrated downlight features frosted glass Supplied with (2) 35 watt G9 light bulbs for light kit 15 degree blade pitch designed for optimal air Includes wall/hand remote control system with downlight feature Premium power 172 X 14 mm torque-induction motor for whisper quiet operation Triple capacitor, 3 speed reversible motor Precision balanced motor and blades for wobble-free operation Vintage Industrial Collection

Naples Modern

Rob Bramhall Architects

Rob Bramhall
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Pantry

Closets and Blinds

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Orlando with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Fresh Kitchen Esthetic

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Boston, MA - Mattapan Bungalow

SHAKE architecture : construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home

Bercher Homes

Open kitchen
Large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with White Splashback and Cement Tile 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!