Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Stanford Wood Lodge

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, no island and coloured appliances.

Kitchens

Red Level Renovations, LLC

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hampton Kitchen, Wiltshire

McCarron

The mantle surround in this welcoming family kitchen creates a striking feature, while the gorgeous grey marble complements the soft paint colours and limestone flooring perfectly.

Country Loft Kitchen

Middleton Bespoke

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and with island.

CVL Designs

Quality Custom Cabinetry, Inc

Designed by CVL Designs/ Photography by Simone Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with green cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and grey splashback.

My Houzz: Colorful Vintage Finds fill a Chic Modern Farmhouse

Corynne Pless

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Cottage Kitchen

Mark Williams Design

Sarah Dorio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and with island.

South Kensington Apartment

Lisette Voute Designs

We designed this bespoke hand-made galley kitchen, which allows the client to make the best use of the space and have something high quality that will last forever. The brass accents including the brass bridge tap adds warmth to the space. We knocked open that wall to put in wall-to-wall bi-folding doors so you can have an indoor-outdoor kitchen (when the weather is good!) to enlarge the space. Photographer: Nick George

Buckinghamshire Cottage

Adolpho Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rose End Cottage - Kitchen

Oliver Grahame Photography

Oliver Grahame Photography - shot for Character Cottages. This is a 1 bedroom cottage to rent in Upper Oddington that sleeps 2. For more info see - www.character-cottages.co.uk/all-properties/cotswolds-all/rose-end-cottage

Cottage Place

User

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

West Island Retreat

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seaford Kitchen

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Walloon Lake Home, Craftsman Cabin

Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The Cottages

Buck Custom Homes

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, brown floor, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Pretty in Pound Ridge

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

Michael Partenio Photography Karin Lidbeck - Brent - Stylist
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Louisiana Cottage

Home & Company

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Breviksvägen

Inne

Fotograf: Karina Kock, Perfectshot.se
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Stockholm with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue splashback.

L-shaped Kitchen 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!