A creative approach to volume and placement proved key to unlocking green belt and planning restrictions for the extension to the Coach House. Surplus outbuildings were demolished and their footprint redistributed into the extension of the main house, while the material palette and site layout respect the style of a traditional farmstead courtyard. Double-height glazed links visually separate newer elements, minimising the impact on the original listed structure and enhancing views to the surrounding countryside.

A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville has an eye catching color scheme in cool shades of gray with vibrant accents of blue throughout the space. The gray perimeter kitchen cabinets coordinate perfectly with a matching custom hood, and glass front upper cabinets are ideal for displaying decorative items. The island cabinetry is a lighter shade of gray and includes open shelves at both ends. The design is complemented by an engineered quartz countertop and light gray tile backsplash. Throughout the space, vibrant pops of blue accent the kitchen design, from small accessories to the blue chevron patterned glass tile featured above the range. The island barstools and a banquette seating area also feature the signature blue tones, as well as the stunning blue sliding barn door. The design is finished with glass pendant lights, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf oven and range, and a wood look tile floor.

Hollywood Glamour

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sapir Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and glass sheet splashback.

Kitchens

GJ Morgan Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Chiang Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Handleless white kitchen with built in storage

User

This mid-century inspired kitchen is truly very special and a reflection of the client's personality. By choosing handleless gloss doors with stone surfaces, not only have we enhanced the sleek contemporary look but made the room feel light and inviting.

A few pictures from recently completed homes

Wiez Design & Construction

Hidden walk-in pantry
Large modern kitchen pantry in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Belgravia | A Modern Classic.

Davonport Kitchen & Home

The position of the kitchen is between the family TV room and the formal dining area; therefore the kitchen forms the core of this family home. Tall walnut cabinets add the warmth and richness of American Black Walnut to this otherwise very calm colour scheme. The walnut dining table and bar on the island incorporates walnut accents throughout the room, enriching the design making it feel welcoming and inviting.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Wood Handle-less Kitchen

Excelsior Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and with island.

Ronnie Wood's Former Painting Studio Becomes Luxury City Apartment

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Whitecross Street is our renovation and rooftop extension of a former Victorian industrial building in East London, previously used by Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood as his painting Studio. Our renovation transformed it into a luxury, three bedroom / two and a half bathroom city apartment with an art gallery on the ground floor and an expansive roof terrace above.

Timeless

Mowlem & Co

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Interiors - Kitchens

Paul Leach Photography

Kitchen designed & installed by Inline Kitchens, Pontefract. © 2014 Paul Leach
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, a peninsula, white appliances and an undermount sink.

Adelaide Residence

User

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Springvale at Throsby

McDonald Jones Homes

The stylish and generous Kitchen island bench is at the heart of the Springvale living space. The Gourmet Kitchen lives at the heart of the home, overlooking the Family/Living to one side, the Dining and Home Theatre to the other, and the Alfresco in front of the stylish island bench.

Mississippi Modern

Projects Contemporary Furniture

Nathan Scott Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances and beige floor.

Palm Coast - Transitional

Anastasia Design Group

Pendants: Uttermost Counter stools: Caracole Appliances: General Electric Counters: Zodiac - Quartz - Dove Gray Flooring: Mohawk -- Artistic, Artic White Oak Hardwood

GKB Photography

Gainesville Kitchen & Bath

Powered by CABINETWORX Masterbrand, bright kitchen, open face cabinet storage, mosaic back splash, quartz counter tops, stainless steel hood, hanging lights, goose neck faucet, under mount sink, medium-light wood floors

Modern Kitchen

Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, with island, an integrated sink, blue cabinets and slate floors.

Large Kitchen with Glass Sheet 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!