White kitchen with copper and navy blue accents

Kitchen Design by Deanna Johnson. Cabinetry by Ed Turulski Custom Woodworking. Photos by Daniel Jackson
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Seaport District Loft

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

This top-floor loft space hadn't changed since the original development in the 1980's. We completely transformed the space adding a European SieMatic kitchen with an eye-popping glass backsplash, Scandinavian-style wide-plank flooring, a new master bath and custom closets. Now, it's a contemporary space befitting this new vital and booming Boston neighborhood. Eric Roth Photography

Channels Ranch

Studio Architects

Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Eco-friendly kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The goal of the project was to create a more functional kitchen, but to remodel with an eco-friendly approach. To minimize the waste going into the landfill, all the old cabinetry and appliances were donated, and the kitchen floor was kept intact because it was in great condition. The challenge was to design the kitchen around the existing floor and the natural soapstone the client fell in love with. The clients continued with the sustainable theme throughout the room with the new materials chosen: The back splash tiles are eco-friendly and hand-made in the USA.. The custom range hood was a beautiful addition to the kitchen. We maximized the counter space around the custom sink by extending the integral drain board above the dishwasher to create more prep space. In the adjacent laundry room, we continued the same color scheme to create a custom wall of cabinets to incorporate a hidden laundry shoot, and dog area. We also added storage around the washer and dryer including two different types of hanging for drying purposes.

Classic Rancher

Jeffrey Neve Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White Modern Kitchen with a Country twist

KB Studios

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Transitional with a Twist Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white benchtop and black floor.

Lake Forest

27 Diamonds Interior Design

www.27diamonds.com
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Lakefront Compound

The Robin Kencel Team

A private country compound on 5.7 lakefront acres, set in the estate section of Round Hill Rd. Exacting attention to detail is evidenced throughout this 9 bedroom Georgian Colonial. The stately facade gives way to gallery-like interior spaces. Dramatic Great Room with wood-beam cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, professionally equipped kitchen, breakfast room and bi-level family room with floor-to-ceiling windows displaying panoramic pastoral and lake views. Extraordinary master suite, all bedrooms with en suite baths, gym, massage room, and guest house with recording studio and living quarters. Exquisite gardens, terraces, lush lawns, and sparkling pool with cabana and pavilion, all overlook lake with private island and footbridge.

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.

North Rim

Highland Cabinets

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Design

Restore North Shore

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Urban Apartment

Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Young Architects

Small but functional kitchen with windows behind open shelves to let light in. Wood cabinets bring warmth and contrast with the concrete floors. Building design collaborators Graham Baba Architects photos by:Tim Bies

Kains Avenue Kitchen

artdecor

An open and sunny kitchen provides lots of storage and room to cook and entertain.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, with island and purple cabinets.

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.

Palatine home remodel

Crawford Supply

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Renovering och inredning av sekelskiftesdröm i centrala Göteborg

Studio A3

Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

East Malvern Apartment

Peter Schaad Design Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ridge Crest Painted Brick

Shaddock Custom Builders and Developers

Mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

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!