Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

Exquisite Cozy Kitchen

DKB Design Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen

Platinum Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

WESTOVER I

Lindsey Hanna Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Oser la couleur

De fond en comble

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Auburn Ridge

Louis L'artisan

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

High Summit Drive

Jessica Koltun Home

Coastal contemporary finishes and furniture designed by Interior Designer and Realtor Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. #designingdreams
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Open Floorplan Living

Normandy Remodeling

Extra-long islands like this one can be multi-purposeful and naturally come with a broad expanse of counter space, something every kitchen can benefit from. The added seating area makes it easy for family members to sit together while others cook or clean the kitchen.

1840's Stone Home Addition

Julie Kardatzke Architect, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Porcelain Subway Tile Backsplash

dRemodeling

Blending the counterspace into the wall, this white porcelain subway tile backsplash provides a smooth transition and relief to the wall space and kitchen.

Farrell Kitchen

Dream Home Builders and Remodelers

Tearing down a wall made a big difference on this project. If you view the before photos you will see we removed a wall that was located in the general area of the stools in this picture. To remove the wall we had to install a large double ply 24 inch LVL to clear the span. We also had to connect another beam to the newly installed beam that supported the Master Bedroom above.

Rivendell 3.0

Ascend Building Co

KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island and brown floor.

Susan & Miguel's kitchen

April Case Underwood

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Hazelhurst

Widney Pierson Interior Design

Large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, white cabinets and shaker cabinets.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Neff Designs

Jen Jones
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Bay Head, New Jersey - Transitional - Kitchen

Kountry Kraft

Bay Head, New Jersey Transitional Kitchen designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs https://www.kountrykraft.com/photo-gallery/hale-navy-kitchen-cabinets-bay-head-nj-j103256/ Photography by Chris Veith #KountryKraft #CustomCabinetry Cabinetry Style: Inset/No Bead Door Design: TW10 Hyrbid Custom Color: Custom Paint Match to Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Job Number: J103256

Bold Modern Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Cabinetry in Smoked Oak Wood Veneer at Uppers and Island fronts and Graphite Grey Similaque Matt at Tall cabinets and Base cabinets.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, white benchtop, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Classic design. Timeless elegance.

User

vertical storage for large baking trays, cutting boards and muffin tins. All in walnut. Classic white kitchen designed and built by Jewett Farms + Co. Functional for family life with a design that will stand the test of time. White cabinetry, soapstone perimeter counters and marble island top. Hand scraped walnut floors. Walnut drawer interiors and walnut trim on the range hood. Many interior details, check out the rest of the project photos to see them all.

Encore

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

L-shaped Kitchen with Porcelain 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!