This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, with island, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, black appliances, marble floors, grey floor and wood.

Navy-Blue Curved Island with Open Storage inside a Modern Organic Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Discover the focal point of this Modern Organic Kitchen: a captivating Navy-Blue Curved Island with Open Storage. With its elegant curves and functional open shelving, it takes center stage, embodying both style and utility. This striking centrepiece harmonizes with warm rift-cut white oak cabinetry and fresh white accents, creating a perfect blend of form and function in this culinary haven.

Nelson Park - Unit #1

Madeleine Design Group Inc.

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Smith Residence

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

Atlantic Archives Inc. / Richard Leo Johnson SGA Architecture
Large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and wood.

Saddle Rock Ranches

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We created an exquisite kitchen that would be any chef's dream with a coffee beverage bar and large walk in pantry where there was no pantry before. This specular home has vaulted ceiling in the family room and now that we have removed all the walls surround the kitchen you will be able to advantage of the amazing mountain views. The central island completes the kitchen space beautifully, adding seating for friends and family to join the chef, plus more countertop space, sink and under counter storage, leaving no detail overlooked. The perimeter of the kitchen has leathered granite countertops and Stone backsplashes create such a unique look and bring a level of warmth to a kitchen. The Material Mix really brings the natural elements together in this home remodel.

Hudson Valley Sustainable Luxury Home

EK ARCHITECTURE, PLLC

Welcome to the Hudson Valley Sustainable Luxury Home, a modern masterpiece tucked away in the tranquil woods. This house, distinguished by its exterior wood siding and modular construction, is a splendid blend of urban grittiness and nature-inspired aesthetics. It is designed in muted colors and textural prints and boasts an elegant palette of light black, bronze, brown, and subtle warm tones. The metallic accents, harmonizing with the surrounding natural beauty, lend a distinct charm to this contemporary retreat. Made from Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and reclaimed wood, the home is a testament to our commitment to sustainability, regenerative design, and carbon sequestration. This combination of modern design and respect for the environment makes it a truly unique luxury residence.

Modern Mountain Chic

Mountainwood Construction

Beautiful welcoming kitchen with a large island that includes seating. Ribboned white quartz, flat panel white oak cabinets and gorgeous natural stone highlights this space creating a calming warmth. A large accordion window opens connecting the covered patio to the kitchen.

1200 Sqft 2 Bed/ 2.5 bath Cottage, Saugerties, NY

A. Bollman & Sons.

This custom cottage designed and built by Aaron Bollman is nestled in the Saugerties, NY. Situated in virgin forest at the foot of the Catskill mountains overlooking a babling brook, this hand crafted home both charms and relaxes the senses.

Pisgah Forest Luxury Log Home

Judd Builders

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Stylish Brick Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Brick walls and wooden beams bring texture and interest to the kitchen making it more rustic, stylish, elegant vintage feel.
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Custom designed kitchen with vaulted timber frame ceiling and concrete counter tops. Wood grained ceramic tile floors, hammered copper sink, and integrated chopping block.

Complesso La Spina @Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Piano primo cucina-pranzo
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Minneapolis Modern Makeover

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a peninsula, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Saddle Rock Ranches

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Pisgah Forest Luxury Log Home

Judd Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Stylish Brick Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Brick walls and wooden beams bring texture and interest to the kitchen making it more rustic, stylish, elegant vintage feel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Traditional Kitchen cabinetry and island with granite top and chevron marble bac

Integral Design Interiors

This open kitchen includes an island for prep and cooking plus and an island for entertaining guests. There is also an adjacent bar height table with bar stools for additional serving and eating. A set of custom storage benches are designed to be pulled into the room for overflow seating when needed. The tile faced entertainment island has the unique ability to be rolled around via hidden rubber wheels recessed underneath. The wheels can be locked through a clever locking system. That island features a contrasting Blue Pearl granite top which compliments the secondary blue tones in the tile, barstools and benches. The central axis of the kitchen has a copper finished embossed tin-faced inset on a 4 x 10 foot tray from which 3 pendants are hung. Cabinet interiors are fully fitted out with the newest inserts and space saving technology. Although not shown, there is a microwave drawer and warming drawer facing the high end 48" gas range. Oil rubbed bronze handles and accents contrast nicely with the stainless steel appliances.

Nelson Park - Unit #1

Madeleine Design Group Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

New Kitchen

Forest City Cabinets

Fresh new kitchen with Gray and Walnut cabinets and Brushed Gold hardware
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

West Okoboji Harbor 02

Kleen Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Wood 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!