Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, wood, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

Modern Mountain Home Kitchen

Germania Construction

Mixing wood tones, neutral white countertops, and white walls with the beauty of the cabinetry beautifully blends the natural elements of the area and the modern vibe of the home.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

VSM Prospect Kitchen

Bailey Remodeling and Construction LLC

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and wood.

Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

Back kitchen with double oven, microwave, and storage.
Inspiration for a large country kitchen pantry in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and wood.

Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

Kitchen with view of back kitchen.
Photo of a large country open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Fallen Leaf Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California

K. Donavan

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Lake Almanor Traditional

Deirdre Doherty Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Brooklyn Vibes

Kiga Studio

This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

カウンターのあるキッチン

有限会社ワンズホ－ム

カウンターのあるキッチンでは配膳の動線が楽になるだけでなく、ちょっと腰掛けるスペースとしても活用できます。
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Silver Summit

Imbue Design

White oak acts as a visual and tactile counterpoint to dark brick throughout the home.
Photo of a modern open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Woodbury

Sterling Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and wood.

DANBURY TONWHOUSE

APK Designs LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Bay House

Porebski Architects

The white kitchen with shaker joiner features curved edges to soften the space. The range hood cover features ship-lapped cladding to match the ceiling.

Parade Home Fall 2020

Kathie Karsnia Interiors

Transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

KOKONI Musterhaus BERLIN

Erika Radev Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, wood, flat-panel cabinets and no island.

Fine Details for Fine Dining

Lenton Company, Inc.

Mom's old home is transformed for the next generation to gather and entertain.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Wood 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!