Mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured benchtop and green cabinets.

Compact Modern Kitchen Design-Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Zen-like kitchen has white kitchen walls & backsplash with contrasting light shades of beige and brown & modern flat panel touch latch cabinetry. Custom cabinetry made in the Benvenuti and Stein Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Amber Hills Redesign - Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and quartz benchtops.

Tamarisk

Beyond Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Tiny Home In Chevy Chase, Washington DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

VGS - Villa Privata

Westway Architects

Beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island and white benchtop.

Modernité et convivialité

Hemea

floating shelves hexagon floor
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Arrowhead Ski Pad

Reed Design Group

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Paseo Olivos

Streamline Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fresh Farmhouse

Medallion Cabinetry

Understated clean lines come together with rustic accents inspired by historic rural homes. Using simple Middleton flat panel doors throughout allows the three finishes to take center stage. Shiplap is a key element of Farmhouse styling—add texture and detail to your design with a shiplap panel, now available in strips as well as prearranged panels for hoods, bookcases, end panels and more. Enhance a center island with a geometric x-end. Paired with shiplap, it adds to a classic Farmhouse look. Middleton full overlay door in Classic Safari and Eucalyptus Classic paint. https://www.medallioncabinetry.com/product/fresh-farmhouse

Hip Haven in Hayes Valley

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Suzanna Scott Photography
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and subway tile splashback.

Rustic Modern

Vine Street Design

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

The Lake House

Urban Restoration

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and panelled appliances.

Rénovation totale

Rénovation Sur Mesure

Meero
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Going Green- Kitchen and Family Room (George to the Rescue)

Lavette's Home Style

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Savvy interiors

West coast cabinetry

Savvy interiors
Country l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Supan Builders

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Studio Remodel

Alys Design

Lissa Gotwals
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, green splashback, no island and white cabinets.

Cuisine alliance bois et pierre

Caradec Créations

Une cuisine qui marie le bois et la pierre, et s'intègre au coeur de la pièce à vivre. Avec de nombreux espaces de rangement, des meubles en pleine hauteur et un ilot central ou sont rassemblés, un espace cuisson, un espace lavage et un coin-repas. Pour des moments conviviaux partagés entre amis et en famille... Photos : Emmanuel Rousseau - Photo Grand Angle

Cottage Kitchen Remodel - Long Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!