Small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, open cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, brick floors and no island.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Refresh

Lady with a Toolbox Interiors

Sarah Timmer
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Upstate-A-Frame

Jeffrey McMahon Design + Build

Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Tracey Rapisardi Design

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Pantry
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, a farmhouse sink, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

210 Creek Back Street

Cobb Architects

Julia Lynn
This is an example of a large beach style kitchen pantry in Charleston with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Design

Cabinetry & Design by GBS

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Winchester renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

No Fuss Farmhouse Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Roca Vista Residence

Allison Merritt Design, LLC

Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Naples Florida Vacation Home - butler's pantry

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Butler's pantry in a Naples FL home featuring chinese blue and white plates hanging on the wall and beadboard walls and an integrated paneled fridge in the foreground. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography. Brantley Photography

Hill Country Cottage

Clark Richardson Architects

The Goldenwood Guest House is the first phase of a larger estate multi-phase project with the clients are moving into the renovated guest house as we start construction on the main house renovation and addition soon. This is a whole-house renovation to an existing 750sf guest cottage settled near the existing main residence. The property is located West of Austin in Driftwood, TX and the cottage strives to capture a sense of refined roughness. The layout maximizes efficiency in the small space with built-in cabinet storage and shelving in the living room and kitchen. Each space is softly day lit and the open floor plan of the Living, Dining, and Kitchen allows the spaces to feel expansive without sacrificing privacy to the bedroom and restroom. Photo by Ryan Farnau. See our video walk-through: http://youtu.be/lx9wTAm7J-8

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Renovations

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, timber splashback, no island and brown floor.

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.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Howard Cottage

Heiberg Cummings Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in New York with with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

c. 1720 Residence | Kennett Square, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a country kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and timber splashback.

18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse

Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors

Hidden Pantry, Back Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Open Kitchen and Loft

Gabby Sherfick

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback 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!