Photo of a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback and light hardwood floors.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Meadow Ranch

Brian Goff Interior Design

Dash
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Morel Vintage Glaze Brookhill

Five Star Kitchens

The perfect white kitchen with an additional seating area makes this space so warm and inviting for friends and family to gather. The Morel color added with the vintage glaze gives the white cabinets more detail. The Brookhill style door gives the kitchen a more traditional look.

Tiny Kitchen w/ Island - Evanston, IL

123 Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodels

Morey Remodeling Group

Kitchen Remodels - Los Angeles & Orange Counties: Cabinet interior fittings help make this pantry the well-organized workhorse of the kitchen.
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Gurnee kitchen

Interiors 4 U

Shot Time Productions
Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

60's Rancher Renovation

Ambiance By Adair

More storage. One of my favorites!
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other.

Custom Art Glass Door Inserts

Casa Loma Art Glass

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Reto

Koivu Ltd

This is a view of the tall units including the oven. The units either side are an integrated fridge/ freezer and a larder. The wood is Douglas Fir. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Gunter Project

Panhandle Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets with rope insert molding.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Dakota Oak Display

Kutchenhaus Altrincham

Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Cheshire with dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

RV Kitchen Makeover

Joyfully Growing Blog, LLC

Small country kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and grey floor.

Teak IKEA Kitchen, Sammamish

Unhinged Custom Doors

A close look at the reeded glass cabinet doors. Typically you would see this running vertically, but since the cabinet grain is all horizontal, we thought running the glass horizontal made more sense. Since we have the glass doors, we decided to make these cabinets from teak as well so you wouldn't see the white IKEA frame through the glass.

2013 WRA Winners: Kitchen Remodels

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc.

Mukwonago Remodeling Mukwonago, WI Kitchen $40,000-$80,000 The homeowner had a high maintenance, outdated kitchen with an island that was oversized and nonfunctional. In order to make the kitchen larger, a seldom-used bathroom was removed. New solid maple cabinetry was designed and a “Jeka” stained custom cherry wood “L-shaped” island was constructed with an oversized hammered copper farmer’s sink with an oil rubbed bronze gooseneck faucet.

Heron Road

Bauer Clifton Interiors

Photographer: Inua Blevins - Juneau, AK
Inspiration for a small country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Sleek and Modern Mahogany Kitchen

Curtis Lumber East Greenbush

This sleek and modern kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Co., Inc. features cabinets from Crystal Cabinet Works that the homeowners wanted to match the existing mahogany windows. The cabinets are from the Crystal Encore line, Springfield Door Style, Mahogany Wood with Natural Finish. Goals of this remodel included relocating the sink and dishwasher for better workflow, adding a pantry, pull-out storage solutions as well as a pullout trash/recycling center. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Co., Inc.

Kitchen and Dining Remodel Creates Entertaining Setting

'g' Green Design Center

Beech cabinetry hides planty of storage options in this remodeled kitchen and dining room - Our clients wanted to remodel their kitchen so that the prep, cooking, clean up and dining areas would blend well and not have too much of a kitchen feel. They asked for a sophisticated look with some classic details and a few contemporary flairs. The result was a reorganized layout (and remodel of the adjacent powder room) that maintained all the beautiful sunlight from their deck windows, but create two separate but complimentary areas for cooking and dining. The refrigerator and pantry are housed in a furniture-like unit creating a hutch-like cabinet that belies its interior with classic styling. Two sinks allow both cooks in the family to work simultaneously. Some glass-fronted cabinets keep the sink wall light and attractive. The recycled glass-tiled detail on the ceramic backsplash brings a hint of color and a reference to the nearby waters. Dan Cutrona Photography

Kitchen and Dining Room Combination in Millbrae

EASA Architecture

A spectacular new combined Kitchen and Dining Room under a vaulted, skylit ceiling is the result of strategic additions and alterations at the rear of an existing home.

Orange 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!