Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Интерьер в Трубниковском переулке

Егор Сомов

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, a drop-in sink, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen With Copper Handles and Concrete Worktop

Beacham Architects

Concrete worktops, birch ply and herringbone tiles combine with our client's light blueprint colour, £25k construction budget, 1 month construction and installation period with Nude Kitchen Fabricators.

9th South Circlek

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Kerri Fukui
Eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Garden Court, Philadelphia: Open Kitchen Concept with Breakfast Nook Addition

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

Ronnie Bruce Photography Bellweather Construction, LLC is a trained and certified remodeling and home improvement general contractor that specializes in period-appropriate renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Bellweather's managing partner, William Giesey, has over 20 years of experience providing construction management and design services for high-quality home renovations in Philadelphia and its Main Line suburbs. Will is a BPI-certified building analyst, NARI-certified kitchen and bath remodeler, and active member of his local NARI chapter. He is the acting chairman of a local historical commission and has participated in award-winning restoration and historic preservation projects. His work has been showcased on home tours and featured in magazines.

Kirkland- Basement Apartment

NIBIO LLC

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Baron’s Kitchen

KVK Designs

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Atlanta Home

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

Large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Eyecatching asian island

Noah Martin Wood Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and a farmhouse sink.

The Cable Hut

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Classical Addition

Crisp Architects

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

Pebble Beach Retreat

Cheng Design

The use of natural tones punctuated by eclectic details, like semi-precious stones inlaid in concrete, keep spaces unified and modern, but not minimalist. Cabinetry that opens up like a bento or puzzle box adds whimsy and surprise and provides more access to the cabinet’s interior. Concealed cabinet hinge-devices, a Venetian hand-plastered custom hood, a large Cheng-brand stainless steel sink with cutting board rails, and a slab of California figured walnut used as a bar top offer a sculptural dimension and illustrates Cheng Design's “emotional ergonomics” design approach. Kitchen island, countertops, and living room fireplace surround—all in concrete designed and fabricated by Cheng Design Geocrete Shop. Photography by Tim Maloney

Award Winning Kitchen Remodel

GMT Home Designs Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

The Cley Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This classic country kitchen shows shaker at its best with the use of simple lines made beautiful through use of natural colour and material throughout. From the smooth Carrara marble to the resilient oak end grain island, multiple work surfaces give a varied and tactile feel to the room and maintain the natural ambience.

Ursviken, Sweden

Christina Richardson Interiors

Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Gourmet Spice Pantry w Pocket doors

Benvenuti and Stein

Northfield IL kitchen remodel has Gourmet Spice Pantry with curved shelves and pocket doors for easy hallway access. Norman Sizemore- Photographer
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Chicago with wood benchtops and brown floor.

Valerio Residence

Hayley Bridges Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Woodhurst Road

One London Property

Inspiration for an industrial kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Concrete Benchtops 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!