Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Natural Cherry Kitchen

K T Highland, Inc.

Refrigerator is hidden in the bank of pantry cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Creek Knoll Traditional Elegance

Filament Lighting & Home

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Winerack

Custom Woodwork & Cabinetry

Traditional kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white cabinets, raised-panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Cuisine - Pantin - Paris

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Small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Gale Kitchen

Forward Design Build Remodel

Carrie Acosta - http://www.carrieacosta.com/
Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Detroit with white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel

Third Space Builders, LLC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Renovations

Alair Homes Squamish

Renovating your kitchen begins with our 100% transparent discovery and design process. Based on your guidance we draw up plans, create custom models, and secure guaranteed fixed-price quotes; we want you to stop imagining that kitchen and start seeing it. From new counter tops to removing walls and making a new open concept kitchen with built ins, Alair has lots of experience with kitchen renovations. We delver our kitchen design team to you, get quotes in your budget range, and take care of electrical, plumbing, floor, paint, trim, countertops.

Creek Knoll Traditional Elegance

Filament Lighting & Home

Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

My Projects

Homeward Bound Carpentry

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

NW DC Kitchen Design Remodeling Company

Signature Kitchens Additions & Baths

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rinnovare la cucina senza cambiarla!

T.A.arredo_arredamento su misura

Rinnovare una cucina non sempre richiede l’acquisto diretto di una completamente nuova. Quando i mobili sono ancora in perfetto stato ma si desidera far entrare una ventata di aria fresca, può essere sufficiente sottoporla ad un restyling. Prediligere la progettazione su misura quindi è fondamentale per avere un arredamento di qualità, specifico per le tue esigenze; inserire un nuovo elemento, un’anta colonna oppure un pensile, progettiamo la soluzione più adatta a te, su misura in modo da adeguarsi perfettamente alla tua struttura e in armonia con l’intera cucina.

Lakeside Town house

Juliana Carlsen Interiors

Juliana Carlsen offset the white cabinets with red, orange and white matchstick backsplash and bamboo counter tops. The back wall of the glass door cabinets is bed board painted orange.

2 Thormanby Beach homes

Dave Coyle Antique Reproductions

First Impressions by Linda Sabiston
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, with island, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

vintage home

The R Streets

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Renovations

Alair Homes Waterloo

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen and Bath

Dave Knecht Homes, LLC

Karen Knecht Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Open Concept

Lara Sisco Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Prairie Ridge

21st Century Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cuisine - Pantin - Paris

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This is an example of a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Matchstick Tile Splashback 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!