Our new Needham clients received a full gut and renovation of their outdated kitchen. New cabinets in Frost were installed, with a beautiful Calacatta Herringbone back-splash. The beautiful blue walls tie in nicely with the grey and white tones throughout the kitchen and give it a wonderful pop of color!

Traditional Kitchen/Pantry

Decorative Interiors

Traditional Pantry with sink and refrigerator
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, beige benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

French Country Estate

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

Photo by Michael LoBiondo
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with with island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Island Cottage

Grater Architects, P.C.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Rustic/Ranch Kitchens

Riley Besand Co

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel: Lakewood Mercedes Drive

Stringer Construction & Design

Transitional kitchen space with upgraded appliance package. Quartzite counter tops in Silver Macaubus Honed. Matching Quartite backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Falmouth Kitchen Remodel

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

Photo by Sherri Cook
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Color!!!

Kat Nelson Designs

Lisa Konz Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Nickel Silver Hood for Jazz Builders

Texas Lightsmith

Kim Feldman
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mighty Millions Showhome 2020

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

maple-bluff-traditional-kitchen-remodel-and-garage-addition

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

shane michael photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clifton, VA Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This beautiful kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry in two different colors. The perimeter cabinets have a Maple Parchment finish, and the island feature a custom green-tinted paint. Both cabinets have a Neoga Ridge door style. The countertops are Taj Mahal quartzite. Dan Krotz, Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Keystone Building & Design Remodeling Pics

Keystone Building and Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Kitchen Reno

A Room With A View Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Xavier's Collection Fine Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large country single-wall kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and blue benchtop.

Park Slope Reno

Elite Tech USA Inc Renovations

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Casa Bella Custom Drapery and Design Services, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Yellow Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!