This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Upper West Side Studio

jba collective

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Troy Kitchen

Andrea Mars

My clients had a typical peninsula style kitchen with an area toward the patio door for a kitchen table which was not functional for their lifestyle. We developed a plan to eliminate the peninsula utilize and island with a prep and work space as well as a lowered area to serve as their new seating area. This kitchen features a striking custom made copper range hood, MidContinent Cabinetry in Portico Maple painted Antique White and the island in Cherry stained Harvest with Black Glaze. The countertops are Zodiaq engineered quartz in Toffee. The sink is Blanco Silgranit. Tile backsplash is American Olean Profiles 3x6 in Matte Bisque. The gorgeous floors are Sant'Augustino S Wood 6" x 48" wood look tile in Brown with Espresso Grout. The chandelier is Kichler Archibald in Antique Copper.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

A & E Flooring

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hardware - Cabinet

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Amerock Candler Decorative Cabinet Hardware in Caramel Bronze, Simple, yet sophisticated, transitional design embraces the comfort of traditional, classic looks with the stylish touch of contemporary forms. Elevations Design Solutions by Myers is the go-to inspirational, high-end showroom for the best in cabinetry, flooring, window and door design. Visit our showroom with your architect, contractor or designer to explore the brands and products that best reflects your personal style. We can assist in product selection, in-home measurements, estimating and design, as well as providing referrals to professional remodelers and designers.

New Jersey Modern Farmhouse

Dan Ruhland Designs LLC

Main Sink in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen. Waterstone faucet & Instant Hot, Black Limestone floor, quartersawn oak island.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, with island, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and black floor.

3 Palms - Pass Through Kitchen Window & Desk Area

Real Estate Judge

Massive Pass Through Window Creating Outdoor Counter Seating and Maxamzing the Mountain Views.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Southern California Kitchen

User

A family vacation home in Southern California. The open plan allows for easy access & entertaining.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Huntington with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

potrero hill

serrao design/architecture

This project reinvents a traditional San Francisco infill residence into a light filled, colorful modern home. The new design is modest in space but generous in material and detailing. An interactive relationship between the kitchen and living spaces was created with cabinetry that stretches to link the rooms spatially and functionally. The dynamic wall cabinet incorporates open and closed units in a varied, yet colorful modular composition to give variety and visual play. As a product of the couple’s strong belief in environmentally sensitive design, the remodel incorporates green building products and materials throughout. ©john todd

ELK Lighting Three Light Tiffany Bronze Down Chandelier

We Got Lites

Inspired By An Unconventional Approach, This Collection Is Noted For Its' High Level Of Acceptance. Neutral Colors Accented By The Clear Water Glass Add To The Contrast Of Light. Each Shade Is Trimmed With Solid Brass Beading And Finished With Tiffany Bronze Hardware With Highlights (Tbh). Measurements and Information: Tiffany Bronze Finish From the Latham Collection Takes three 60 Watt Candelabra Bulb(s) 21.00'' Wide 19.00'' High Tiffany Style

Durning Renovation

Harrison Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Woodford Square

Juliet Murphy Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with light hardwood floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, yellow splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Surfside Kitchen

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This beautiful and inviting retreat compliments the adjacent rooms creating a total home environment for entertaining, relaxing and recharging. Soft off white painted cabinets are topped with Taj Mahal quartzite counter tops and finished with matte off white subway tiles. A custom marble insert was placed under the hood for a pop of color for the cook. Strong geometric patterns of the doors and drawers create a soothing and rhythmic pattern for the eye. Balance and harmony are achieved with symmetric design details and patterns. Soft brass accented pendants light up the peninsula and seating area. The open shelf section provides a colorful display of the client's beautiful collection of decorative glass and ceramics.

Transformation in Hemphill Park

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Working kitchen with walk-in pantry beyond. Painting by Patrick Puckette from Wally Workman Gallery; White Oak island is custom made. Floor is Marmoleum color Relaxing Lagoon; Wall color is Benjamin Moore, Cloud Cover; base cabinet color is Benjamin Moore, Chelsea Gray. Dish rack is custom made. Wall lights by Artemide. Ceiling pendant lights by Nessen. Photo by Whit Preston

21st Pl

Westmount Design homes, LLC

Photo of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Seattle Country Kitchen

Total Spaces Design

Ian Bell
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Santa Barbara

Sinclair Associates Architects

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and yellow splashback.

Farmhouse Cottage Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Handscraped custom cabinets built in 1980, updated recently. Honed and leathered golden slabs with carved tile backsplash. Tim Droney, contractor

Kitchen with Yellow Splashback 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!