This kitchenette has two full size refrigerator and freezer drawers, and a microwave oven. It is a fun little area to store drinks and serve-ware for parties in the recreation area.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Austin Traditionally Ecclectic

Kim Armstrong

this hill country farmhouse inspired with a traditional twist was designed by Kim Armstrong. the reclaimed wood countertops are floor joists that were salvaged from the Pearl brewing company.

Birdseye Contemporary Maple Kitchen

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Villa Roselyn

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen from step down Living Room with stair to upper floor primary suite at right. Photo by Clark Dugger
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

1880s Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen - Before and After

Create Good Sinks

Create Good Sinks' 46" workstation sink (5LS46c) with two "Ardell" faucets from our own collection. This 16 gauge stainless steel undermount sink replaced the dinky drop-in prep sink that was in the island originally. The oversized, single basin sink with two tiers lets you slide cutting boards and other accessories along the length of the sink. Seen here with several accessories to make the perfect party bar and snack station. Midnight Corvo matte black quartz counters.

Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen

Urbana Design Studio

A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light. Kate Falconer Photography

Adjustments.plist

Attica Furnishings

Our clients found that the kitchen layout didn’t function well and that the storage space was lacking. We opened up the space by removing a small wall separating the dining room and kitchen and then adding a support beam. The chimney was exposed on all sides, adding warmth and character. Moving the refrigerator and adding the peninsula allowed for more countertop work space. The microwave was taken off the counter and hidden in the peninsula, along with added cabinets. Combined with a tall pantry the kitchen now has more storage. A new ceiling allowed for pot lights and two new pendants over the counter, making the once gloomy kitchen now bright.

Complete kitchen makeover

ULLE Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

The Steel and Marble Townhouse Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This Bespoke kitchen has a run of kitchen cabinets wrapped in stainless steel with d-bar handles. The worktop is Calacatta Medici Marble with a back wall panel and floating shelf. A Gaggenau gas hob is set into the marble worktop and has a matching Gaggenau oven below it. An under-mount sink with a brushed brass tap also sits in the worktop. A Blocked in doorway forms an architectural display alcove. Photographer: Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Warm Woven Wood Kitchen

Legacy Kitchen Design Center

Fabuwood Allure Onyx Frost Cabinets Fabuwood Allure Onyx Cobblestone Island Cabinets Island Seating MSI Calico White Quartz Counntertop Marble Mosaic Backsplash Gold Hardware Light Hardwood Floors

Sink Area Before Construction

Willet Construction Inc.

Notice the placement of the sink and windows. The sink will get centered under the new windows.
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, yellow floor and green benchtop.

CEDAR LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

In this corner of the kitchen, a drawer solution was used to maximize the storage space.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Red Dog Interiors LLC

Mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and black benchtop.

Colorful Kitchen Transformation

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Jack Cook Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Society Hill

Assurance Construction LLC

Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Clinton Hill Loft Apartment

Shenton Architects LLP

www.archphoto.com
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Kitchen with Yellow Floor 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!