Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops and a peninsula.

Ash / Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Concepts

Joel Faurote
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Cardiff Family Kitchen

LJS Design Inc

This Cardiff Family Kitchen is designed to be a fun central meeting place for many of the days activities. The french doors give everyone direct access to the exterior patio and ocean breezes. while the large picture window overlooks a more intimate patio that holds the spa. The large chefs range serves to be flexible enough to prepare large dinners for entertaining many or everyday family dinners. The center prep island counter suits this floor plan well as it redirects traffic out of the cooking zone while keeping everyone close enough for conversation.

My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home

Holly Marder

Holly Marder © 2012 Houzz
Traditional kitchen in Amsterdam with white cabinets and zinc benchtops.

Craftsman Kitchen

Small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island and recycled glass benchtops.

Scenic Drive

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Cardiff Family Kitchen

LJS Design Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Contemporary Shingle Style

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with recycled glass benchtops, with island, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, panelled appliances, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Two Island Kitchen featuring Acid Washed Hood & Top

Standard Kitchen & Bath

This new construction kitchen features Centra and Premier Cabinetry by Mouser, Heartland Door Style, Beaded Inset Construction in Maple Painted White/20-Matte. Also features Acid Washed Zinc Countertop, square edge, all sides Mirror Stainless Steel Edge Banding Acid Washed Zinc Hood, Mirror Stainless Steel Accent Bands, Square Hammered Zinc Clavos Stainless Steel 900CFM Blower Insert with Lights and controls included

Birch Plywood Kitchen

George Robinson Kitchens

Push close drawers and doors give these Birch Plywood cabinets a sophisticated and streamlined look. The immediate worktp is Bianco Eclipsia and the raised breakfast bar is topped with zinc. Plenty of drawer storage for utensils and crockery and LED plinth lighting highlights both the cabinets and the whitewashed Oak floor. .

Cloister Style French Wide Oak Planks

Vintage Elements LLC

Heavily brushed, chemically aged, ripped edges and lots of character are the properties of this wide plank rustic Floor. We can produce this floor either on certified Lorraine French oak, Euro oak or American white oak. Engineered or solid can also be selected and the finish is completely oiled with a 5 year wear warranty.

Sunnyvale dream home

Tal Goldstein

Arnona oren
This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, zinc benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'g' Green Design Center

Cabinet Detail - Roll out Trays - Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Close up shows roll out trays to keep pots and pans close at hand. Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography

Craftsman Kitchen

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, subway tile splashback and recycled glass benchtops.

White and Wood

Troico

Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Springhill Farmhouse/Barn Remodel

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, no island and dark hardwood floors.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Cumming's Carpet One

Inspiration for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Periscope House - Transformational Addition

Nicholas Design Collaborative

Kitchen Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Palmerston Design Consultants

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and glass sheet splashback.

Custom Fishing Lodge

Phoenix Construction Company LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops and Recycled Glass Benchtops 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!