Photo by Keiana Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Dover Shores

Corre Marie

Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Sackett Street Towhouse

Frederick Tang Architecture

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Villa Simprana

Putragraphy

Design ideas for a tropical galley open plan kitchen in Perth with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ultimate Chef Kitchen

Two Chefs Construction

This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

Студия 38м2 в стиле лофт для сдачи в аренду

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Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, brown benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Kitchen

Kitchen Master Design & Remodeling LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Kitchen Master Design & Remodeling LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

FOUR OAKS

BLAARCHITETTURA

©beppe giardino
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen Range & Hood

Williams Partnership: Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Birmingham with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, brown benchtop, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Appartement à Boulogne-Billancourt (92100)

Laura Zylberman • Décoration d'Intérieur

This is an example of a large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and cement tiles.

Mt. Tabor East

Raphael Design, Inc

Kitchen space with solid open shelving, custom cabinetry and custom bar stools
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Caputuring Craftsman

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Embracing an authentic Craftsman-styled kitchen was one of the primary objectives for these New Jersey clients. They envisioned bending traditional hand-craftsmanship and modern amenities into a chef inspired kitchen. The woodwork in adjacent rooms help to facilitate a vision for this space to create a free-flowing open concept for family and friends to enjoy. This kitchen takes inspiration from nature and its color palette is dominated by neutral and earth tones. Traditionally characterized with strong deep colors, the simplistic cherry cabinetry allows for straight, clean lines throughout the space. A green subway tile backsplash and granite countertops help to tie in additional earth tones and allow for the natural wood to be prominently displayed. The rugged character of the perimeter is seamlessly tied into the center island. Featuring chef inspired appliances, the island incorporates a cherry butchers block to provide additional prep space and seating for family and friends. The free-standing stainless-steel hood helps to transform this Craftsman-style kitchen into a 21st century treasure.

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Abode Carpentry Ltd

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, grey splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

ミックス感が心地いい"暮らし"を感じる空間

SCHOOL BUS OSAKA｜スクールバス空間設計

Small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Osaka with grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Lindstrom Maplewood

LS Lindstrom LLC

Island with Hood, cherry butcher block countertops, stainless steel countertops, granite countertops, two refrigerators, professional task sink. Administration desk, butlers pantry, cooktop, baking area, steam oven. Eat in kitchen table. Butlers Pantry with Wine Storage Unit and two Dish Drawers.

The Cottage

LOCKHART SUVER

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Islington Apartment

Harvey Jones Kitchens

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Kitchen & Living

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

From Kitchen to Living Room. We do that.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

All Islands Kitchen with Wood 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!