Romain BUISSON
Tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Luminosité et Modernité: La Métamorphose d'un Appartement Parisien

A.D.O Concept

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

School House, Strandhill

Patrick Dunne Architect

Ros Kavanagh
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Dublin with wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen

LocalArchitect South Coast

Jasmin Latona
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hobart with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wood-Mode / Brookhaven custom kitchen

Muckridge Custom Kitchen and Bath Renovations

Wood-Mode
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hope Island / Gold Coast

Germancraft Cabinets

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island and beige floor.

Lakeview

Haverson Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Beach house

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Open Plan Kitchen Island

LWK London Kitchens

Kitchen Finish: Handleless Basalt Grey gloss lacquer Worktop: Silestone Calypso Quartz with American Walnut Breakfast Bar
This is an example of a modern open plan kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and with island.

Oceanfront Bachelor Pad

Studio CG

Design ideas for a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Integrated Fridge / Freezer

Integrity Joinery and Kitchens

Vinyl wrap shaker doors, new antique white. Blackwood solid timber top. Granite rear benches, cabinet lights, butlers pantry. Integrated fridge and freezer. Stephen Routley

Portfolio

MEERO

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Colourful Country Kitchen

Pauline Ribbans Design - Kitchen Designer

Here is a kitchen with colour and texture combined to achieve a beautiful modern country look. With 2pac painted shaker doors and bamboo bench tops it really has an impact on the room. Storage was not compromised in any way with every cabinet revealing a clever storage feature.

Rénovation complète d'appartement | 50m²

Camille Humbert Architecte d'Intérieur

Pour la rénovation de cet appartement situé aux Deux Alpes, deux aménagements ont été imaginés. Dans cette première version la structure principale de la pièce, réalisée sur mesure, jouera à la fois les fonctions de meuble de rangement du salon et d'assise pour l'espace salle à manger. En laissant passer la lumière, le claustra apposé sur cette banquette permet de délimiter l'espace repas sans l'occulter. Des bandes de papier peint ont été posées en alternance avec le lambris pour dynamiser ce grand pan de mur.

Lakeside Modern Industrial in Westchester

Amazing Spaces

The footprint of the kitchen was not drastically altered; however it was fully redesigned to seamlessly integrate with the dining and living areas. Walls were removed that framed the existing layout and separated the kitchen from the adjacent rooms. The side of the cabinetry facing the dining room and living room now showcase a dramatic bar and counter seating area clad in steel panels and a 7” thick walnut countertop with hidden storage. The cabinets are white with a twist: rift cut white oak with a semi-transparent paint, allowing the natural color to slightly bleed through thus enhancing its rustic nature. Grey quartz countertops echo the abundant natural rock formations on the property further connecting the kitchen to the home and gorgeous exterior surroundings. Unique details include the steel cladding behind the cooktop and sink to protect the wood countertop, reusing steel for the sleek custom kitchen table support, and a steel backsplash adjacent to the refrigerator. The dining room walls are custom painted in a color-on-color birch tree motif and live edge wood slabs were chosen for both the kitchen and dining tabletops. General lighting was thoughtfully considered and incorporates small aperture, square trimmed LED recessed fixtures throughout. Reclaimed barnwood wall cladding is thoughtfully placed throughout the home. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Bright and Glamorous Kitchen Re-design

Drury Design

White painted cabinets with dark stained rift cut Oak Island and pantry cabinets create a nice backdrop for this beautiful kitchen. Large antiqued glass tiles on the backsplash compliment the different color quartz countertops and allow all of the light from the picture window to reflect back into the room.

Whole Home Renovation in McLean, Virginia

Four Brothers Design + Build

Photo of a large traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Butlers Pantry in Pittsburgh, PA

Nancy Hoff Barsotti Interior Design

Butler's pantry in 1913 house.
This is an example of a small traditional kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances and ceramic floors.

Eton Guest House

User

tiny kitchen, repurposed dining room sideboard, elevated tiny refrigerator, floating shelves.
Inspiration for a small single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Metallic 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!