Complete kitchen remodeling, replace hardwood flooring, remplace new windows
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

House remodel

Carmel Stone Imports

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Best of Winter 2019

Charleston Home + Design Mag

Design ideas for a beach style open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Richardson Architects Jonathan Mitchell Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Acequia Trail

Design Alliance

Real Home Photo
Photo of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Albuquerque with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, with island, brick floors, panelled appliances, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, red floor and grey benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen-Living Portfolio

Ziebart Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Britannica Contemporary Kitchen

Brittany Capozzi, AKBD

Designed with Cabinet Gallery LTD in Woonsocket, RI.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Day-Dodge Residence, ca. 1737

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and red floor.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

MONTREAL | Maison-Boutique Coloniale

CIOT | Stone & Tile

Contemporary galley kitchen in Montreal with marble benchtops, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brick floors and red floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine joyeuse

Mars Avril

Tournant le dos à la terrasse malgré la porte-fenêtre qui y menait, l’agencement de la cuisine de ce bel appartement marseillais ne convenait plus aux propriétaires. La porte-fenêtre a été déplacée de façon à se retrouver au centre de la façade. Une fenêtre simple l’a remplacée, ce qui a permis d’installer l’évier devant et de profiter ainsi de la vue sur la terrasse.. Dissimulés derrière un habillage en plaqué chêne, le frigo et les rangements ont été rassemblés sur le mur opposé. C’est le contraste entre le papier peint à motifs et la brillance des zelliges qui apporte couleurs et fantaisie à cette cuisine devenue bien plus fonctionnelle pour une grande famille !. Photos © Lisa Martens Carillo

Kitchen, Southwest Paradise

Videre Decor

Green concrete counters in this kitchen are accented with copper tiles and a copper sink. Orange upholstery on the vintage bar stools add whimsy while complementing the unique color palette in the custom roman shade.

Bright and Lovely White Kitchen Remodel in Reston VA

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

White Kitchen cabinets and Cherry baltic color island
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

GLEN LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Above the wall ovens an upper cabinet is used as a façade to hide a soffit and maintain consistent cabinet height.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Sammamish Kitchen Update

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Our clients have lived in their Sammamish home for the past 30 years. Their 1980s kitchen was in need of an update. Now with updated cabinetry, moving the original cooktop off the small island and repositioning the microwave. We were able to keep within the original space of the kitchen, creating a larger island for more work space and create an efficient space for the new stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with with Island and Red Floor 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!