‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Dartmouth House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Cocina amplia con isla y mesa supletoria

Hermanos Pérez

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Simple white kitchen with lots of detail

Jere Bradwell

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, window splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Delancey Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The homeowner felt closed-in with a small entry to the kitchen which blocked off all visual and audio connections to the rest of the first floor. The small and unimportant entry to the kitchen created a bottleneck of circulation between rooms. Our goal was to create an open connection between 1st floor rooms, make the kitchen a focal point and improve general circulation. We removed the major wall between the kitchen & dining room to open up the site lines and expose the full extent of the first floor. We created a new cased opening that framed the kitchen and made the rear Palladian style windows a focal point. White cabinetry was used to keep the kitchen bright and a sharp contrast against the wood floors and exposed brick. We painted the exposed wood beams white to highlight the hand-hewn character. The open kitchen has created a social connection throughout the entire first floor. The communal effect brings this family of four closer together for all occasions. The island table has become the hearth where the family begins and ends there day. It's the perfect room for breaking bread in the most casual and communal way.

Chatham

Digs Design Company

Greg Premru Photography
Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Wood | Mannington Adura Collection

Ogden's Flooring & Design

Mannington
Photo of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with distressed cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback and stainless steel appliances.

HAMPTONS LIVING

Aspect Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, white benchtop and no island.

Village of Leawood Model

Angela Arnone-Orel,

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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Connecticut Kitchen & Bath Center

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Квартира в Москве

ChDecoration

Фотограф Сергей Ананьев
Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, window splashback, beige cabinets and white splashback.

Dillard Whole Home

Framestead Enterprises, L.P.

Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wyoming Project

Trestlewood

Hand-Hewn Timbers and Skins, Antique Gray Barnwood June Cannon-photo
This is an example of a country kitchen in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Designer's Choice Inc

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and brown floor.

On the Farm

Cabinetry Creations, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Luxury Lake Front

Kitchen Genesis by E Rose Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

ЖК Алые паруса - квартира в классическом стиле

ОлимпСтройСервис

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and window splashback.

Mooloolaba Makeover

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

These young and active clients had approached us to help them with there owner builder project. They bought this lovely one owner home in Mooloolaba that was is great condition but very much outdated. The plan was to create more space through open plan design for the kitchen and dining area. The clients had an idea to join the kitchen and dining using clever joinery ideas such as bench seating for the dining room that doubles up as storage. This also allowed us design a large island bench to make food prep on the day to day and entertaining easy. The joinery in the home used all elements of design to bring it together. Using a concrete colour stone, matt white doors and draw fronts with a touch of timber grain helps all the finishes work perfectly together. This carried through all areas of the home to achieve a great continuity. The end result suited the clients perfectly whilst they finished there renovation and go to market. Look forward to the next project with these fantastic clients!

Beachfront Bi-Fold Doors & Windows for Indoor-Outdoor Living

AG Millworks

This 6-panel AG Bi-Fold Window System creates a kitchen passthrough window from kitchen to patio for the ultimate entertaining in this Southern California beachfront home!

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Window 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!