This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

HOME AROUND LEAVES

sheilyharoon architects

Abdul Jaleel
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, multiple islands, red floor and black benchtop.

cucina

Chiara Costa + Claudia Ponti Architetti

Ampia cucina con lungo piano da lavoro e piano cottura. Faretti a LED incassati sotto i mobiletti superiori che illuminano interamente il piano da lavoro. Tavolo Tulip al centro della stanza per godere della colazione. Parete nera e tenda a listine contrastano il colore dei mobili. A destra nicchia con scaffali.

Timberframe Renovation

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Greg Hubbard Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Idlewild Acres

Greg DeLory Design

The kitchen opening out to the great room. Granite counters and custom bar stools, cork flooring in the work area. Photo by Dan Cutrona.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, panelled appliances, cork floors and with island.

Merchandise Lofts

Croma Design Inc.

Donna Griffith Photography
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback and brown floor.

Sherwood

cpopp workshop

Whole house remodel of a mid-century modern cmu home built in the 1950's. Warm white walls with solid walnut floor planks and walnut millwork. Chocolate Corian countertops. Large format porcelain tile. Heath Ceramics backsplash. Mike Graff

46 Forest Street

Artisan of Seagrove

“Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan and Jean Allsopp. COASTAL LIVING is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group and is used with permission.”

New England Sustainable Remodel

Seviva Design

Danielle Robertson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Las Casas Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen beyond. White Oak cabinet panels wrap into Living Room. Inspired by Japanese tatami mats. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

A Historic Rowhouse Wreck Ready for Renters (Sweeten project)

Photo by Pixy

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with grey cabinets, grey splashback, no island and medium hardwood floors.

Ranch Estates Spec

Masa Studio Architects

JR Woody Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Nordic Blue Kitchen Refresh

Curate & Display

Nordic blue kitchen refresh using existing kitchen units and fittings. © Tiffany Grant-Riley
Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Bryn Mawr English Tudor Kitchen Remodel

Pinemar, Inc

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder. Edge grain Maple butcher block countertop on the Kitchen Island, hands free kitchen faucet. Photos © Paul S. Bartholomew Photography

Chef's Kitchen

Powder Point Interior Design

Tamara Flanagan
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Industrial Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized industrial kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors and with island.

san francisco townhouse

building Lab, inc.

The remodeling of the kitchen and bathroom forms the core of this interior renovation. The existing peninsula design and cabinetry broke up the ‘great room’ and stood the kitchen as a distinct element within the room. Our design strategy operates more on a principle of integration. As such, we created a galley condition with a spine of cabinetry and appliances that anchors to the long wall of the room. The feature design element is the solid Caesarstone backsplash which appears to be carved from the wall itself. The particular challenge in the windowless bathroom was how to create an inviting, expanded sense of depth without a resulting cave-like feel. Removal of a half wall, soffit and tub unified the space overall. We reinforced the unification with the deployment of a single large format tile spec. Smaller details such as touch latch cabinetry hardware and flush conditions between tile, wall and mirror further the principle that simpler is bigger, deeper and more inviting. We were also charged with elevating what was a pedestrian 1990’s townhouse to something more sophisticated and engaging. Our approach was to first remove builder grade detailing around windows and railings. Then, we introduced simplified profiles and glass guardrails that would extend a consistency established in the new kitchen and bathroom designs. photo by Scott Hargis

naxxar townhouse

camilleriparismode

the camilleriparismode project and design studio were entrusted to convert and redesign a 200 year old townhouse situated in the heart of naxxar. the clients wished a large kitchen married to different entertainment spaces as a holistic concept on the ground floor. the first floor would have three bedrooms, thus upstairs and downstairs retaining a ‘family’ home feel which was the owners’ primary preconception. camilleriparismode design studio – careful to respect the structure’s characteristics - remodeled the house to give it a volume and ease of movement between rooms. the staircase turns 180 degrees with each bedroom having individual access and in turn connected through a new concrete bridge. a lightweight glass structure, allowing natural light to flow unhindered throughout the entire house, has replaced an entire wall in the central courtyard. architect ruben lautier undertook the challenge to oversee all structural changes. the authentic and original patterned cement tiles were kept, the stone ceilings cleaned and pointed and its timber beams painted in soft subtle matt paints form our zuber collection. bolder tones of colours were applied to the walls. roman blinds of large floral patterned fabric, plush sofas and eclectic one-off pieces of furniture as well as artworks make up the decoration of the ground floor. the master bedroom upstairs and its intricately designed tiles houses an 18th century bed dressed in fine linens form camilleriparismode’s fabric department. the rather grand décor of this room is juxtaposed against the sleek modern ensuite bathroom and a walk-in shower made up of large slab brushed travertine. photography © brian grech

Küche im Landhaussyle

Viebrockhaus

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with black benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a peninsula, beige floor, a drop-in sink, window splashback and light hardwood floors.

Omaha Renovation

Jay Baker Architects

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Mid-sized 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!