Medinah / Transitional Quarter Sawn Oak Kitchen Kitchen

DeWils Cabintery, Out dated laminate cabinets and not enough storage were the driver for the kitchen intervention. Natural quarter sawn oak cabinets and a furniture style island made an incredible difference in the use and feel of this kitchen.

Mansion Block Kitchen

Create Projects

Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy http://www.simonkennedy.net/

Larkspur Farmhouse

HEYDT DESIGNS

Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Smoked Pearl Quartz Kitchen

Upstate Granite Solutions

This kitchen Is the perfect example of light and airy. All the natural sunlight allowed into the space creates a warm and gentle ambience.
Mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kaufmann Kitchen

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

This original kitchen to the home was dark and had lived it's life. The client wanted an open and bright update kitchen with focus on specific storage needs. Every item in the kitchen had a specific placement for it's storing; this is the reason for different sized drawers throughout the kitchen. The client's like to entertain, so we lowered the raised bar and added a dry bar.

Birdseye Contemporary Maple Kitchen

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

Inspiration for 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.

Parkway Cucina

Julie Deuble

Bright, open kitchen and refinished butler's pantry Photo credit Kim Smith
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and brown floor.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

Expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hillside hideaway

LMK Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Scandi | Timber | White

Hastings Design

Art Department Creative
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bozeman Farmhouse

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Armstrong - Vivero

The Floor Store

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

St. Louis Park Rambler Main Floor Update

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern galley kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Timberfram Getaway in Cle Elum, WA

James Hall and Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Contemporary Family Home

Stark Mountain Woodworking

J.Gantz
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

Inner Harbor Contemporary Kitchen

Mill Valley Kitchens

Beautifully renovated contemporary kitchen in Baltimore Inner Harbor featuring slab door and drawer fronts from Ultracraft Cabinetry in natural bamboo. Cool brushed silver hardware plays off the warmth of the bamboo cabinets. An expansive island offers generous seating, as well as hidden storage. Accessories throughout give the chef easy access to essentials, while keeping the work space clutter-free.

Slide Into Home

Coburn Design Build

Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Francois & Co. - Kitchen Range Hoods

Francois & Co

With inspiration going back to antiquity, the ancient French farmhouse, or the vast bustling kitchen of chateau, our Range Hoods collections vary from the simply elegant to creations of intricate beauty, ranging in scale and style from delicate and understated to grand and majestic.

Lake of the Isles

Hartman Homes

Troy Thies Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Marlborough Kitchen Makeover

Harvey Remodeling LLC

Harvey Remodeling LLC; Showplace Wood Products
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Subway Tile 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!