This kitchen seamlessly blends various design elements, creating a dynamic aesthetic through the interplay of light and dark contrasts, modern sleek cabinetry, and rustic touches like exposed wood beams and a stacked stone accent wall.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hopkinton kitchen, Transitional kitchen with two islands

Westborough Design Center, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Whole Home Remodel

Luria Construction Company, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Martha's Vineyard Modern Barn Kitchen

Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC

A beautiful kitchen with 2 islands to optimize workflow and circulation is punctuated by a striking range by La Cornue. White Danby and Black Absolute Granite tops gray cabinetry. A wood floor and white plaster walls create a beautiful room that's anything but neutral. Photo by Eric Roth Architecture and kitchen cabinetry by Hutker Architects

Holladay Remodel

Steven Dailey Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

User

An open plan kitchen with white shaker cabinets and natural wood island. The upper cabinets have glass doors and frame the window looking into the yard ensuring a light and open feel to the room. Marble subway tile and island counter contrasts with the taupe Neolith counter surface. Shiplap detail was repeated on the buffet and island. The buffet is utilized as a serving center for large events. Photo: Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo

うつろう家

アトリエSado株式会社

オーダーキッチン
Photo of a mid-sized asian galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rusholme Road

Zulufish

Kitchen, joinery and panelling by HUX LONDON https://hux-london.co.uk/ Interiors by Zulufish https://zulufishinteriors.co.uk/

Custom Design - Strip View - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and multiple islands.

Mediterranean Home in Gated Golf Community

Group3

John McManus
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen Design Inspiration

Everingham Design

What a well done, modern kitchen looks like with custom cabinets!
Mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Forest | Contemporary | Custom Home Design

Mr. Build Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen in Seven Shades of Grey

Adcock-Smith Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Palmerston Design Consultants

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and glass sheet splashback.

Victorian property in East London

JLV Design Ltd

Changing the floor tiles made the kitchen looks so much bigger.
Design ideas for a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Pine Ridge Estates

BUILD

BUILD recently completed this five bedroom, six bath, four-car garage, two-story home designed by Stofft Cooney Architects. The floor to ceiling windows provide a wealth of natural light in to the home. Amazing details in the bathrooms, exceptional wall details, cozy little courtyard, and an open bar top in the kitchen provide a unique experience in this modern style home.

Kitchen renovation in Escondido 2020

Olivenhain Design, LLC

This transitional kitchen turned out beautifully. From the stunning hunter green island cabinetry to the custom glass globe pendant lights, this kitchen was transformed completely into a bright, elegant, and functional space.

Mid-sized Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!