photography by Matthew Placek
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with yellow cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, with island, glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and yellow benchtop.

Olympia Drive Kitchen

mackmiller design+build

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Bold & Beckoning Modern Kitchen Addition and Renovation

House of L

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Green & white bespoke, hand-painted shaker kitchen

Et Lorem Ltd

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Providence Plantation Kitchen & Mudroom

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

Inspiration came from hand paint French tiles from the wife's mother. Dress Blues by Sherwin Willaims was chosen for the island and the window trim as the focal point of the kitchen. The home owner had collected many antique copper pieces, so copper finishes were incorporated from the lighting, to the hood panels to the rub-through on the bronze cabinet hardware. Photo by Spacecrafting

Award Winning indoor-outdoor Kitchen with Glass Garage Door

David Watkins Home Design, LLC

This multi award winning Kitchen features a eye-catching center island ceiling detail, 2 refrigerators and 2 windows leading out to an indoor-outdoor Kitchen featuring a Glass Garage Door opening to panoramic views.

Lost Tree Luxury

Joy R. Dabill Interior Design

Ron Rosenzweig
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

RPV 3

de la Rosa Construction Co.

Photo ⓒ Luis de la Rosa
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, blue floor and yellow benchtop.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography

Strait Lane Estate

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

AWARD WINNING KITCHEN.Elegance and simplicity of design, and extraordinary finishes. Metallic auto paint on cabinets for a beautiful sheen, resin counter with selenite chunk inclusions, mirror polish stainless stairwell repeating stainless wire panels in cabinets, and tiny hand wrought stainless rosettes with quartz centers for embellishment. Soft golden walls with apricot sheer and chrystal chandelier. Photographer:Dan Piassick

Princess

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior Design By Designer and Broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas Texas
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Wrap Around Kitchen and Bar

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This Kitchen in Milton, Georgia is a Kitchen Lover’s Dream! The floor to ceiling Waypoint Cabinetry in Linen finish offer a vast array of storage solutions. Additional storage can be located in the kitchen island which is a great feature for working, eating or conversing with family and friends. The high contrast elements of the 30” Stainless Steel Apron sink with the Slate finish of the cabinet underneath, adds a pop of style against the light and airy finish of the rest of the kitchen. Ranier quartz countertops with Camden White 4” x 12” subway tile in brick pattern showcase the 4” x 12” Camden Deco Tiles under the stainless steel range hood. One of our favorite features of the cabinet design is how the pantry seams to hug the wall, leading the eye to the customized bar with wallpaper and exposed Waypoint shelves. Some of the features of this kitchen: Cabinetry: Waypoint Shaker Door Style in Linen Finish and in Slate Finish on the kitchen island Cabinet Hardware: Merrick in Satin Nickle Finish Tile: 4” x 12” Camden White Subway tile in Brick Pattern Layout 4” x 12” Camden Deco Tile in Pearl 1/2” x 8” Pencil Liner Lighting: Undermount Cabinetry Lighting Countertops: 3CM Rainier Engineered Quartz with standard eased edge Sink: 30” Farm Sink 15G Handmade with slight curved apron

San Elijo Remodel - kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful home in San Elijo Hills had a good floor plan but was dated and a bit blah. Adding some rustic, industrial and still sophisticated finishes to the space created a new home for my client that reflected her personality and love for all things vintage. The kitchen had a built in pantry that took up to much space and wasn't efficient. The island was poorly shaped and lacked storage. We took out the built-in pantry and added a 36" pantry cabinet with full roll outs. The island has 3 times as much storage, is more efficient and shaped appropriately for the space. An additional seating nook was also created for casual dining. A bonus wine nook was able to be designed when we found an opening in the wall behind the pantry!

Glencoe Glam

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

This new construction home tells a story through it’s clean lines and alluring details. Our clients, a young family moving from the city, wanted to create a timeless home for years to come. Working closely with the builder and our team, their dream home came to life. Key elements include the large island, black accents, tile design and eye-catching fixtures throughout. This project will always be one of our favorites.

Providence Plantation Kitchen & Mudroom

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Classic In-Frame Shaker 92 – Wanstead, London

Handmade Kitchen Co

A stunning Victorian property in Wanstead, London with high ceilings and a dining/living area is the recent project to be added to our portfolio. It’s the perfect example of classical design and craftsmanship effortlessly blended together to match the heritage of the Victorian-style property. The beautiful HMK Classic In-Frame Shaker has really brought this room to life with the added cock beaded front frame and recessed plinths. The colours are yellow and brown and the appliances are Neff. We also added a drinks cabinet too and a walk-in pantry in an adjacent room.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Remodeled island kitchen for multiple cooks and great entertaining, with enlarged eating nook for better traffic circulation and a large picture window, with a view of Mt. Hood. Inspired Imagery Photography

Politzer Residence

Fiorella Design, LLC

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Wrap Around Kitchen and Bar

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

Kitchen with Yellow Benchtop 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!