Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upper Arlington Kitchen Addition & Mudroom/Laundry Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

A transitional L-shaped kitchen addition with a brick pickett backsplash and a large island.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Daniel Island Drive

Delpino Custom Homes

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Photo of an expansive country open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Home in Orefield

Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Perimeter Hardware Paint Island - Rift White Oak Wood Driftwood Dark Stain
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Windstone Partners

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and beige floor.

Family Lodge Kitchen

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Custom Family lodge with full bar, dual sinks, concrete countertops, wood floors.
Photo of an expansive industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, brick splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lincoln Park Luxe + Maximalist Kitchen

Abigail Ray Interiors

eclectic maximalist kitchen for lovers of good + interesting things; we brought the personality, while keeping things luxe yet interesting. CHEFS KISS

Kitchen and Bar Area remodel in St. Charles

Liston Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with with island, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and black benchtop.

Beautiful Natural Kitchen with White Island- Hampton

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

What was a small enclosed kitchen is now a large, open kitchen with plenty of space and lots of natural light.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

FLIC

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincû
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and brick splashback.

The Kenell Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.

Rustic Remodel

Hinman Construction

We removed existing dated builder grade oakk cabinetry, tile floor. Replaces with rustic barnboard look tile floor, Greenfield Cabinetry in Chalk White. Counters are a leathered granite. The backsplash and fireplace feature a rustic whitewashed look Urban Brick in Loft Gray

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Function & Efficiency - Scott's Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, grey cabinets and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Odell Construction Inc.

Full First Floor Renovation designed and constructed by Odell Construction. Complete with custom cabinets, Cambria counter tops, recessed shelving, and custom dog feeding station.

Kitchen with Brick Splashback and with Island 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!