A cozy and intimate kitchen in a summer home right here in South Lebanon. The kitchen is used by an avid baker and was custom built to suit those needs.

Peninsula Ridge

ID Studio Interiors

Photo of a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Brickworks Inspiration

Brickworks Building Products

Photo of an industrial kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and wood.

soltär

Fabi Architekten BDA part gmbb

Herbert stolz, regensburg
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Munich with light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, no island, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

West Coast Darling Kitchen + Powder Room

Kirk Riley Design

This classically designed mid-century modern home had a kitchen that had been updated in the1980’s and was ready for a makeover that would highlight its vintage charm. The backsplash is a combination of cement-look quartz for ease of maintenance and a Japanese mosaic tile. An expanded black aluminum window stacks open for more natural light as well as a way to engage with guests on the patio in warmer months. A polished concrete floor is a surprising neutral in this airy kitchen and transitions well to flooring in adjacent spaces.

New England

Love Your Room LLC

When meeting with our homeowners for this kitchen renovation project, they presented us with a large wish list. This busy family of five loves to cook and entertain for their large extended family. They felt their current kitchen was not functioning to its fullest potential. It felt cramped, dark, outdated, and had no flair. They wanted more room for storage, and convenient areas to hold their cookware. They had an unorganized pantry that wasn’t working for them, and a desk area that had become a clutter zone. They showed us examples of a cool toned color palette that they loved and asked us to bring in some farmhouse style elements with a modern aesthetic. We could not wait to transform this room! We began by reimagining the flow of the kitchen. In order to give them more counter space to use for food preparation, we moved the fridge to the wall where the desk was. We eliminated the messy pantry closet, and installed a tall cabinet to house an additional oven and built-in microwave. We added a large pantry cabinet to the right of the refrigerator to give them plenty of organized storage space, allowing easy access to snacks from the family room. On the left side of the fridge, we incorporated a drop zone area where they can leave their keys and mail when coming in from the garage. In the island we included a pull-out trash easily accessible from both the sink and the cooking areas, and added a vegetable sink to create an extended area for food prep. For the perimeter of the kitchen, we moved the range down to allow for a corner lazy susan and drawer bank for pots and pans, and provided them with a deep farmhouse sink to aid in washing larger items. By running the cabinetry up to the ceiling, we were able to provide them with additional storage space. We finished the cabinetry off with a beautiful decorative hood surround and capped the cabinets with a large stacked crown molding. The finishes we chose for the kitchen help modernize the space while keeping the room feeling warm and inviting. We used a soft grey paint on the perimeter cabinets and infused a warm chestnut stain on the island and decorative hood. We incorporated corbel details at both the hood and island to add some depth to the design. We included a very unique focal point to the ceiling above the island; it is a custom trim detail in the shape of an X, with dark paint as an accent. We topped the cabinetry with a luxurious calacatta quartz counter that created movement with large beautiful veining details. Hand-cut high gloss white subway tiles added brightness and sophistication to the space. Touches of silver were brought in with cabinet hardware and gooseneck faucets. We added an abundance of lighting including recessed lights, a farmhouse style silver pendant over the sink, two vintage style pendants at the island with ribbed glass, and a large wood and silver chandelier over the table, giving ample light and making the room feel bright. Adding under cabinet lighting provided our client with much needed task lighting while doing food prep. We finished the room off by using four comfortable upholstered counter stools with distressed white painted legs, adding to the farmhouse feel. New hand scraped oak plank hardwood flooring was added throughout the first floor along with large baseboard trim to tie the rest of the house in with the new kitchen design. Our client now has a large, updated, modernized kitchen to conjure up delicious meals for their family and friends.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Chileno Bay Mexico

Erica Bryen Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Project Cardinal

Lindsay Schultz Kitchens and Cabinetry

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This kitchen island is finished in blue to contrast with the other off white cabinetry. A bridge faucet, farm sink, a black iron fireback with brick backsplash completes this country kitchen in Bucks Co. Pa.

Miner's Climb kitchen

Colorado Timberframe

Country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Weekend Lake House

Cargill Construction Co LLC

Paint and Natural wood cabinets
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Thornfield Road

Feneley Studio

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, no island, black floor, white benchtop and wood.

Pine Ridge MCM Addition and Whole House Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

White Poggen Pohl cabinetry and Miele Appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, wood, quartz benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Interiors Portfolio

User

Photo of a country kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, turquoise benchtop and wood.

Full Kitchen Remodel with Custom White Oak Cabinetry & Shelves

Balboa Design Group

Midcentury modern kitchen remodel fitted with IKEA cabinet boxes customized with white oak cabinet doors and drawers. Custom ceiling mounted hanging shelves offer an attractive alternative to traditional upper cabinets, and keep the space feeling open and airy. Green porcelain subway tiles create a beautiful watercolor effect and a stunning backdrop for this kitchen. Mid-sized 1960s galley vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A blend of transitional design meets French Country architecture. The kitchen is a blend pops of teal along the double islands that pair with aged ceramic backsplash, hardwood and golden pendants. Mixes new with old-world design.

Small cabin kitchen remodel

Interior Motives

This was a small cabin located in South Lake Tahoe, CA that was built in 1947. The existing kitchen was tiny, inefficient & in much need of an update. The owners wanted lots of storage and much more counter space. One challenge was to incorporate a washer and dryer into the space and another was to maintain the local flavor of the existing cabin while modernizing the features. The final photos in this project show the before photos.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

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!