Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Danville Transitional Love

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Buffalo Terrace

Creative Cabinetry Corp

Manufacturer: Bridgewood Wood Species: Island and Perimeter: Knotty Alder Finish: Island-Aged, Perimeter-Onyx Door Style: Deep Shaker Drawer Style: Slab Photos: Joe Kusumoto

NANTUCKET MA - Nantucket Chic

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Farmhouse in Tarzana

Elite Power Remodeling & Design Inc

Modern farmhouse kitchen with gold finish fixtures.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with a View

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

2018 Syracuse Parade of Homes

End Grain Cabinets

Custom Kitchen at the 2018 Syracuse Parade of Homes.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Freshwater House

Richard Cole Architecture

The kitchen opens to the living and dining spaces defined by the spectacular undulating timber lined floating ceiling.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Queenslander Renovate, Extend, Raise, Build-in

4305design

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen

Studio Fabbri

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Excelsior Coastal Cottage

Grace Hill Design

Blue and white kitchen with navy blue island and white cabinets and white quartz counters. Blue and white patterned counter stools.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Flinders Flair

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

Mid Century Modern Bungalow - Fir Floors

Martinez Hardwood Floors

Existing 1950's Fir Flooring in this mid-century charmer was refinished in a natural oil finish. Salvaged fir flooring was sourced and feathered in to the kitchen and bathroom to match, creating a seamless wall to wall wood floor bungalow. Against the white washed decor, these floors really add a pop of colour.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Bushland House

Arcke Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and timber.

Beautiful Box Beams

Artistry Millworks

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Estate living

Leah Bolger Design

Country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with with Island and Timber 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!