Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Black and White Beauty

Victoria Highfill

Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Arlington Heights First Floor Remodel

Leader Builders

New kitchen featuring Hale Navy shaker cabinets.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Frost Island with Perfect Veining on Counter Top

Kitchen Intuitions

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Drawers Galore Designed by David Kiljanowicz

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dark Green Doors and Oak Shelving

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and concrete floors.

Shelter Island Heights, NY

FD Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Seaport High Rise

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

This chic couple from Manhattan requested for a fashion-forward focus for their new Boston condominium. Textiles by Christian Lacroix, Faberge eggs, and locally designed stilettos once owned by Lady Gaga are just a few of the inspirations they offered. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/seaport-high-rise

Tanasi

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, white cabinets and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brambleton

Hri Design

Design ideas for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

1902 Historic Kitchen & Pantry Alamo Heights Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Beach Haven Coastal Cottage

Michael Pagnotta Architects pc

A quaint breakfast nook for the kids makes the perfect addition to any family beach home! This custom coastal kitchen embraces its light tones with glass tile back splash and no shortage of natural light! Bright quartz counter tops contrast the warm deep tones of the wood floor and natural wood chairs! Photography by John Martinelli

Bold Design in Doylestown

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Open shelves in kitchens make everyday kitchen items easy to access. The open shelves to the right of the sink even house a toaster and mixer that you actually want to see, along with cookbooks, glassware, and ceramics. Small hexagonal tile goes up the entire wall for an easy to clean surface. Lighting: https://cedarandmoss.com/collections/all-products/products/alto-rod-8 Two-toned faucet: Brizo Litze in Matte Black and Gold: https://www.brizo.com/kitchen/product/63043LF-BLGL Photo Credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Island Chic

Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID

Photo of a tropical u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Virginia Gut Remodel

Devon Grace Interiors

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, an undermount sink, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Wolds Cottage

JH Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!