Traditional kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Contemporary kitchen in Totnes

Block and Tackle Carpentry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

East Austin Bungalow

Mackenzie Wood Interiors

Go bold with color when designing small spaces. Every item and every square inch has a purpose, form and function are on in the same. Open shelving holds everyday dishes and trailing plants to create a unique and liveable look.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Kitchen featuring white oak lower cabinetry, white painted upper cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry, including the island. Custom steel hood fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Custom wood beam light fixture fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass and bronze hardware, La Cornue French range, concrete island countertop and engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The 10' AG Millworks doors open out onto the California Room.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Inspiration for a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Kitchen

Drewett Works

Sleekly designed for modern living, the kitchen layout is all about functionality and style. A blackened steel range hood and steel dining table are in bold contrast to oak cabinetry and quartz countertops. A multi-strand pendant light from Restoration Hardware brings on the mood lighting. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Coach House

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Light and airy modern kitchen

House by Mia

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bespoke country cottage kitchen Surrey

Bespoke By Acorn

This bespoke country cottage kitchen was designed and hand built for our clients’ picturesque cottage in the Surrey countryside. They wanted us to create a kitchen with a cosy, inviting feel in a vintage style which felt part of the architecture of their home. We explored ideas and visuals together, before the final design was agreed: a shaker style in oak and a neutral palette with integrated appliances and period features. Traditional charm, timeless quality The bespoke, custom made kitchen enhances the rural character and exposed oak ceiling beams of the space. It’s full of charm, with plenty of made to measure storage and a practical modern range cooker. A shaker-inspired design was chosen for all the cabinet fronts. This is a timeless authentic style with good proportions and a paired-back look that works well in a country kitchen. The simple moulding we’ve introduced here, softens the clean lines and has a delicate classic look. Bespoke grey painted finish The cabinet doors have been spray finished in Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone, an understated, calming grey; which is also used on the handcrafted wall panelling. The wide custom-made worktops in solid oak match the beams and provide a hardwearing surface with a warm feel that will mature beautifully with age. We have oiled the worktops with a durable, clear, matt Osmo oil to retain the natural appearance. Freestanding island We hand built this island to add efficiency, style and storage to the kitchen. The island has been spray painted in Farrow & Ball Moles Breath, a darker, warm grey which injects a bold contrast to the Purbeck Stone. Having a compact island like this offers ours client lots of flexibility in the kitchen, and provides the perfect spot to prepare dishes, mix drinks or read the post with a morning coffee. It’s a useful feature that is fast-replacing the traditional cook’s table.

Agencement conseil cuisine : green is the new black

Fil Rouge Decoration

La rénovation de cette cuisine a été travaillée en tenant compte des envies de mes clients et des différentes contraintes techniques. La cuisine devait rester fonctionnelle et agréable mais aussi apporter un maximum de rangement bien qu'il ne fût pas possible de placer des caissons en zone haute.

Трехкомнатная квартира в центре Москвы

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Horsechops

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Collection 2021

LeichtUSA

With impressive size and in combination with high-quality materials, such as exquisite real wood and dark ceramics, this planning scenario sets new standards. The complete cladding of the handle-less kitchen run and the adjoining units with the new BOSSA program in walnut is an an architectural statement that makes no compromises in terms of function or aesthetics.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Carnot

Anouck Charbonnier

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

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Warm modern bohemian beach house kitchen. Cement countertop island, white marble counters.
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Beach House

Niche Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Bungalows & Butcherblock

Jones Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

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!