Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse in Beverly Hills

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Inspiration for an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Our Work

Moty’s Construction

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Park Slope Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Allyson Lubow
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Rustic Contemporary Open Floor Plan in Reston, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

The owners of this traditional rambler in Reston wanted to open up their main living areas to create a more contemporary feel in their home. Walls were removed from the previously compartmentalized kitchen and living rooms. Ceilings were raised and kept intact by installing custom metal collar ties. Hickory cabinets were selected to provide a rustic vibe in the kitchen. Dark Silestone countertops with a leather finish create a harmonious connection with the contemporary family areas. A modern fireplace and gorgeous chrome chandelier are striking focal points against the cobalt blue accent walls.

Open Dining/Kitchen to LR

Key Residential

Edmondson Remodel Dining/Kitchen - After Photography: Vaughan Creative Media
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, matchstick tile splashback, beige splashback, medium wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an integrated sink and quartzite benchtops.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Saint Maur - Rénovation d'une maison de 150m²

Studio Castille

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This is an example of a large modern open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Chatham Hills - Modern Prairie

Old Town Design Group

With a more modern styled kitchen and plenty of counter space, the pale cabinets finish this kitchen with a sophisticated flair. Photo Credit: Tom Graham

Rustic Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - North Branch

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mount Royal

Cruz Custom Homes

Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Dreamstyle Remodeling Showroom in Albuquerque

Dreamstyle Remodeling

Kitchen display in Dreamstyle Remodeling's showroom located at 1460 N Renaissance Blvd in Albuquerque, NM.
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern Kitchen for Real Cooks

Becker Architects Limited

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Table Rock Lake Home

Cindy Love Interiors

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Valencia Master/Guest Bath & Kitchen

Nest Builders LLC

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern Country Farmhouse

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM photography
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

A Remodeling Trifecta: Beauty, Comfort and Efficiency

Byggmeister Inc

Photo by Mike Casey Cramped, uncomfortable, and out of date: when the owners of this home approached us about renovating their kitchen and adjoining sunroom, these were high on their list of complaints. OPENING UP THE KITCHEN Our plan kept the kitchen in the same location but took down the walls between both the dining room and the sunroom to create an expansive multi-purpose space with spectacular views to conservation land along the back of the property. We removed the powder room and in its place created a window-lined hallway to the living room—opening up direct access between these two previously disconnected spaces. We then built a new half bath between these two rooms, with a door along the back hallway. The result is a more private powder room that is easier to access than before. Significantly improved cabinetry provides ample storage for both human and canine needs. An island countertop is functional and pleasant, enabling the owners to prep for and clean up from dinner all while enjoying the view of the woods behind their house. CREATING COMFORT We also completely rebuilt the sunroom, thickening the framing to allow for extra insulation and raising the roof to accommodate a higher ceiling and tall windows that let in as much natural light as the skylights they replaced, but much less of the solar gain that had made the room so intolerable in the summer. We improved visual connections between spaces and admitted more natural light by converting the framing of the main stairway from full to half walls. We also insulated the attic and replaced an aging, inefficient central air conditioning system with ductless minisplit heat pumps, which can also be used as supplemental heat. All in all, this was our kind of project: we made the home more attractive, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient—all over the course of a single, well-integrated project.

Emser Tile Kitchens

Emser Tile - Minneapolis MN

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchens

Turner Troxell Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors, matchstick tile splashback and dark wood cabinets.

Open Plan Kitchen with Matchstick Tile 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!