Photo of a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Waterfall Countertop Adds Wow Factor

Showcase Kitchens

The homeowner wanted a kitchen that would stand the test of time. They used only Sub Zero and Wolf appliances
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Custom Painted Hutch and Glam Farmhouse Coffee Station in Moorestown, NJ

DAVID RAMSAY, Cabinetmakers

This custom kitchen boasts a built-in painted white hutch with interior lighting along side the floating shelves helps to seamlessly define the Glam Farmhouse Coffee Station.

Elegant Simplicity

Raw Urth Designs

Design: Montrose Range Hood Finish: Brushed Steel with Burnished Brass details Handcrafted Range Hood by Raw Urth Designs in collaboration with D'amore Interiors and Kirella Homes. Photography by Timothy Gormley, www.tgimage.com.

Historic KC Remodel

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Kitchen (range and hood-vent)
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern farmhouse kitchen

RénoDéco etc.

designer et photographe Lyne Brunet
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Open for Entertaining

AMEK Custom Builders

This new Minneapolis kitchen has a fresh twist while it blends in with the original architecture. With the inviting island, taste testing some freshly baked break is a welcome break. Easy-to-clean tile provides a pattern and depth to the far wall.

Beach-side French Country

B Elevated Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and green benchtop.

Кухня в лофт стиле

Rock'n'wood

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA. These client’s kitchen was in need of additional space and a fresh new look. To gain more space in the kitchen we moved the laundry to another part of the home and took the wall down between it and the kitchen. We relocated the garage entry door and changed the window size and location to suit the new cabinetry design. A new 8’ sliding door was installed in the adjoining living room as well. Now the new kitchen has great views of their beautiful back yard and tons of natural light. Wide plank engineered wood flooring in Johnson’s English Pub Series; Apple Jack finish were installed throughout the kitchen and first floor. The flooring coordinated nicely with the homes original finished moldings. Echelon cabinetry in Alpine white painted finish are a warm contrast to the natural wood tones and the simple Addison door style makes the cabinetry easy to clean. Granite countertops and a simple backsplash tie everything together.

Our Work

Salt Marsh Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Réhabilitation d'une Grange par Frédéric Brillet

Stanislas Ledoux

Stanislas Ledoux © 2019 Houzz
Inspiration for a country galley open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation d'un apprtement de 55m²

Corinne Palermo MH Déco

Pour ce projet le propriétaire m'a donné carte blanche pour la décoration. J J'ai voulu faire de cet endroit un lieu où l'on se sent comme dans un cocon. Je voulais que les occupants oublient qu'ils sont en ville, c'est pourquoi j'ai utilisé une peinture vert foncé pour les murs et matières naturelles. J'ai choisi des produits de qualité, j'ai fait réalisé la table et les chaises par un fabricant français. La cuisine a été réalisé par le menuisier avec qui je travaille. Le papier peint est également de fabrication française. Le mobilier a été acheté chez un commerçant local. Le propriétaire est très content du résultat, il n'en revient pas du changement opéré.

First Floor Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

An inviting kitchen space - designed to make the most out of family time.
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Composite Deck, Covered Outdoor Kitchen Oasis with Vertical Aluminum Railing

River City Remodeling

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Westhaven Kitchen

Cairns Architecture

A small remodel with a striking improvement. The upgrades only removed a couple of interior walls, with no structural changes, but dramatically opened up the kitchen to the living room and dining room. New windows allowed for balanced light that accented the more modern layout. Clients picked a mixture of finishes that freshened up the space, which some visitors to the house have described as "Scandi Chic," but while still paying homage to the original cabin that are the bones of the home.

Mud Run Mountain House

River Woodcraft

This beautiful Pocono Mountain home resides on over 200 acres and sits atop a cliff overlooking 3 waterfalls! Because the home already offered much rustic and wood elements, the kitchen was well balanced out with cleaner lines and an industrial look with many custom touches for a very custom home.

Complete Kitchen Remodel with White Shaker Cabinets

French Creek Designs Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Complete Kitchen Remodel with White Shaker Cabinets and Black Cabinet Pulls & Knobs. Client also chose Steel Grey Granite Countertops, with White Subway Tile for their wall splash for a clean fresh look. Chose a tile plank flooring to complete the project.

White Shaker Kitchen

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

A custom white shaker Kitchen that is beautiful and functional.
Large transitional kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, mosaic tile splashback, beige floor and coffered.

Morris Lakehouse

User

Small country kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Granite 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!