Pantry with Adjustable Rollout Shelves for Dry Food Storage

Side by side tall pantry cabinets were used to mimic the look of the built in subzero which is on the other side of the steam oven cabinet. Adjustable rollout drawers vary in sizes, shallow on top and large on the bottom.

Kitchen Remodel and Storage Upgrade - Diane Project

CK Independent Living Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Summer Lake Model Home Near Rochester - Main Level Open Concept Kitchen

Gerber Homes

This beautiful, expansive open concept main level offers traditional kitchen, dining, and living room styles.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Kitchen Design with Bespoke Woodwork and Marble Counters

Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design

This luxury kitchen design in a Salt Lake penthouse features marble counters, bespoke woodwork, custom kitchen cabinets, a marble back splash, high end furniture, custom interior lighting, and fine accessories. Interior designer Susan Spath of Kern & Co.

University Place Kitchen + Living Room

Studio Home

Roger Turk - Northlight Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Fox Run Kitchen

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Fully renovated kitchen featuring raised panel cherry custom cabinetry with honey finish, pantry with pull out trays, floor to ceiling spice pull out, double trash pull out, hidden island compartment for oversized family heirloom cutting board, decorative crown and end panels, glass wall display cabinets, under cabinet lighting and electrical outlet strips, blue glass mason jar pendant lights, 1x4 glass tile backsplash and Volga Blue granite. Jason Jasienowski

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Siochi Kitchen Addition

Criner Remodeling

Photography: Joёlle Mclaughlin
Expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Craftsman Kitchen

PLUMBERRY DESIGNS, INC.

Karl Mattson Photo.com
Large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Barn Reinvented - LEED Platinum home

Phinney Design Group

Randall Perry Photography
Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen with Black Counters and Light Wood Floors

A&E Construction and Design Center

A&E Construction
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mid-Century Modern on a Budget

Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.

Carole Whitacre Photography
Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Glory Kitchen

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

This fun kitchen is a perfect fit for its’ owners! As a returning client we knew this space would be a pleasure to complete, having previously updated their main bath. The variegated blue picket tiles add bold colour the homeowners craved, while the slab doors in a natural maple with matte black finishes and soft white quartz countertops offer a warm modern backdrop. Filled with personality, this vibrant new kitchen inspires their love of cooking. The small footprint required creative planning to make the most efficient use of space while still including an open shelf section to allow for display and an open feel. The addition of a second sink was a game changer, allowing both sides of the room to function optimally. This kitchen was the perfect finishing touch for their home!

Timber Tones in Kitchen, Bathroom & Custom Joinery in Perth

Elementi Concept

Expansive industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island and wood.

Two Tone Kitchen Remodel

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Adding a color to your base cabinets is a great way to add depth to your Kitchen, while keeping the beloved white cabinets and subway tile backsplash. This project brought in warmth with hardwood flooring and wood trim. Can you spot the large patch we made in the original flooring? Neither can we! We removed a peninsula to open up this kitchen for entertaining space when guests are over (after COVID-19 of course). Props to this client for doing their own beautiful trimwork around the windows and doors!

Renewed First Floor in Perkasie

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Storage over the double oven is meticulously captured through vertical shelves perfect for trays and baking sheets.
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Seattle Kitchen

CRD Design Build

Yuriy Manchick
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials 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!