Transitional open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Victor Harbor Minty Fresh Kitchen

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

This breathtaking green kitchen features vertical V-groove panelling, where style and functionality seamlessly blends with aesthetic appeal. The lush green hue evokes a sense of calm and harmony, infusing the space with a refreshing ambiance. Crafted with precision, the vertical v-groove detailing adds a touch of sophistication and visual interest to the kitchen, creating a modern and timeless design. The timber accents offer a natural warmth, enhancing the overall charm of the space and bringing an earthy element into the home.

The Royal Forest Remodel: The Modern Organic Kitchen

Mavella Home

A light and airy classic white kitchen that features shaker style cabinetry with white quartz countertops and subway tile backsplash. Touches of wood and rattan are incorporated for warmth and balance, along with brass lighting and hardware. We removed the peninsula, in order to provide an island, and turned the nook area into a pantry and designated coffee area. This kitchen fully encompasses Mavella Home's modern organic signature style!

Farisita

Louis L'artisan

This Old world charm kitchen perfectly balances traditional, antiques and mid-century style. Raw natural finishes and texture shine's in this well though-out design style. With the avid entertainer and home chef in mind this kitchen is packed with functionality in mind with space for all.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Belfort

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior Design By Designer and Broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas Texas
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sienna - Kitchen & Great Room

Hudson Environments

Open concept, please! This open concept [Kitchen, casual dining and family room] were made for family gatherings and entertaining friends. The size of the open space allows for plenty of seating and conversations. There is not a bad seat in the house. No matter where you sit, you are still apart of the action.

SnoValley Studio - Modern, Bright Kitchen

SnoValley Studio

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Castor

Louis L'artisan

Traditional kitchen with warm walnut island, bold Cambria Skara Brae counters & custom hood fan.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Paxton House

Spotlight Design Center

A beautiful two tone - Polar and Navy Kitchen with gold hardware.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Custer Park Kitchen and 2nd Floor Addition

Neil Kelly Company

For this whole home remodel and addition project, we removed the existing roof and knee walls to construct new 1297 s/f second story addition. We increased the main level floor space with a 4’ addition (100s/f to the rear) to allow for a larger kitchen and wider guest room. We also reconfigured the main level, creating a powder bath and converting the existing primary bedroom into a family room, reconfigured a guest room and added new guest bathroom, completed the kitchen remodel, and reconfigured the basement into a media room.

Rift Cut White Oak and Brass Beauty - Kitchen

Tobias Design LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Trendy Blue Cottage

Six Walls Inc

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Bedford Park

Toronto Designers

Slim edge shaker style cabinets is a nice contemporary twist on the classic shaker style cabinets. The black handles elevate the high contrast feel this client was striving for.

Roanoke Renovation

Architectural Craftsmen

Traditional kitchen with sage green Shaker style cabinets. Brushed black pearl countertops with butcher block top on island. Copper hood over the Bertazonni range.

Broadway

Burton Works: Designer Cabinetry

Sleek Kitchen with wood accents. Flat sheen painted finish. Touch latch doors (no handles) for seamless look. Solid walnut raised bar top for durability.

North Dallas Kitchen Remodel

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This kitchen remodel gives a nod to the soft mid-century modern style of the house, while updating it to contemporary styles. The vertical grain cypress cabinets are accented with tall white storage cabinets on each side of the range. The white quartz countertops and large format (13" x 40") porcelain tile complete the transformation.

Los Angeles - Kitchen Remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Kitchen remodels are often the most rewarding projects for a homeowner. These new homeowners are starting their journey towards their dream house. Their journey began with this beautiful kitchen remodel. We completely remodeled their kitchen to make it more contemporary and add all the amenities you would expect in a modern kitchen. When we completed this kitchen the couple couldn’t have been happier. From the countertops to the cabinets we were about to give them the kitchen they envisioned. No matter what project we receive we like to see results like this! Contact us today at 1-888-977-9490

Kitchen with White Splashback and Porcelain 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!