With a spacious layout, expansive island, and multiple prep/work zones, the entire family can comfortably gather in the space. Island features Eating bar, backside storage, dual dishwashers, built in wine storage, veggie/chilling sink, mixed granite countertop, and bar footrest. Six seater eating bar provides perfect view of the mountains through the large picture windows. Large scale pendants and strip-lighting underneath turn the island into the perfect gathering spot. High end appliances and carefully selected fixtures emulate ease of use. The custom cabinetry blends hand distressed barnboard with knotty alder and cold rolled steel accents. Rough cut fir timbers adorn the ceiling, connecting the space. With re-sawn hardwood floors the kitchen blends rustic and modern creating a space to last the generations.

Classic Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Royal Mile Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

The Royal Mile Kitchen perfects the collaboration between contemporary & character features in this beautiful, historic home. The kitchen uses a clean and fresh colour scheme with White Quartz worktops and Inchyra Blue painted handleless cabinets throughout. The ultra-sleek large island provides a stunning centrepiece and makes a statement with its wraparound worktop. A convenient seating area is cleverly created around the island, allowing the perfect space for informal dining.

Comforts of Home

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

We began our design in this OKC kitchen by re-orientating the layout of the kitchen and all work zones. The homeowners wanted a larger island with space to prepare meals while capturing the impressive lake views to the rear of the home. We replaced the closed in Highbar with an open and expansive island showcasing a lowered eating area, perfect for breakfast and entertaining while meals are prepared. Our mitered door custom cabinets are presented with a sophisticated and up and coming color palette for those that are leaning away from basic white cabinets. To bring more warmth into the space, we stained the rift sawn oak in medium brown and finished with a soft glaze. We then contrast this with matte black interiors in the glass cabinets. The matte black is repeated on the venthood which has been accented with high gloss striping. The large pull-outs flanking the fridge provide plenty of storage, while the integrated backsplash shelf provides architectural interest with additional space for bottles and spices near the induction cooktop. The brushed gold hardware provides the perfect jewelry for the kitchen – now warm, inviting, and irresistible!

Lovely in Lynn Valley

Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and black appliances.

Shannon Run

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen in Phoenix

Interior Design Solutions

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home Remodel- Mountain View, CA

May Construction, Inc.

Now, instead of feeling like you were banished to the small dingy kitchen to do every day cooking and cleaning, the kitchen is a destination spot where the whole family likes to hang out. Complete with crisp white custom cabinetry, neutral quartz countertops, a large stunning kitchen island, prep sink and coffee bar. Traditional subway tiles and modern stainless-steel appliances bring this space into the 21st century. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

東条の古民家

FIREWALL / ESSE JAPAN KOBE

イチョウの銘木を使用した“囲炉裏キッチン” 本物の囲炉裏の代わりに鍋などを共に囲める調理器具をはめ込みました。木に触れて楽しみ、家族が自然と集まってくるようなコミュニケーションの場となるようにしました。
This is an example of a large asian galley open plan kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Spacious in Sausalito

Michele Dugan Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Boca Raton Renovation

BEACHFRONT BUILDERS

Daniel Grill Images, LLC
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Mission

Laureen Chambers Interior Design

Photo By: Julia McConnell
Arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Large Window over Sink with Deep Sill for Decorative Accents

Denise Quade Design

A large window was placed over the sink with an extra deep sill to provide a spot for decorative pieces. Shown in the picture are pots of herbs. The classic white farmhouse sink, the chrome faucet, and the white subway tile all bring framhouse elements to this new build kitchen.

Arden Park Mid-Century Modern

Nar Design Group

This kitchen was part of a grander complete home re-design and remodel. The client grew up in this 1950’s family home and has now become owner in his adult life. Designing and remodeling this childhood home that the client was very bonded and familiar with was a tall order. This modern twist of mid-century modern combined with an eclectic fusion of modern day materials and concepts fills the room with a powerful presence while maintaining its clean lined austerity and elegance. Photo credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Pasadena Glen Residence

AAA Architecture

Erich Ansel Koyama
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Medallion Cabinetry

Kitchen Plus LLC

Modern Style
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and brown floor.

Camp

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, with island, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances and light hardwood floors.

Museum Modern

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Twist Tours
This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Nickel Silver Range Hood

Texas Lightsmith

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Escondido

Bella Villa Design Studio

Texas Hill Country Photography
Mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and brown floor.

Open Plan 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!