Inspiration for an arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

SOCO Austin

Zach Savage Homes, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and a double-bowl sink.

Roselle Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

The new pantry is located where the old pantry was housed. The exisitng pantry contained standard wire shelves and bi-fold doors on a basic 18" deep closet. The homeowner wanted a place for deocorative storage, so without changing the footprint, we were able to create a more functional, more accessible and definitely more beautiful pantry! Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo for photo staging

Downtown Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, zinc benchtops and beige floor.

Modern Kansas City Kitchen By Design Connection, Inc. | Interior Design

Design Connection, Inc.

This project has been the most remarkable Kansas City kitchen design that Design Connection Inc. has had the opportunity to be involved. The client came to us with wanting to raise the roof of an upstairs apartment over their insurance office. It would be doomed at the center and curved down at both ends. The walls would be very tall and the living space would be all in one area. The challenge was make the kitchen and bar area be part of the living space with furniture and still seem spacious. We selected a beautiful natural maple for the cabinets and raised them up high. Our client loved blue pearl for the granite countertops. We raised a glass area above the cook top with steel tubes to put spices when they were cooking. The table was designed to be part of the island and bar stools was perfect for the counter high tops. The refrigerator and freezer drawers were hidden behind wood doors and make the kitchen look seamless. The lighting was truly amazing. We accented under the island with rope lights to create interest and make a separation from floors. The monorail lights went from one part of the room across to the other. The sheet rock was curved to accent light up to the ceiling. Lighting was used throughout the space to create interest and became an architectural feature in the room. This home has stood the test time and is considered classic in design. Design Connection Inc, Kansas City interior design provided kitchen design, space planning, countertops, plumbing, appliance, cabinet selections and Interior Design Kansas City

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.
This is an example of a 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.

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

Dakota Ridge Remodel

Alpine Design Kitchens

Transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Indian Ridge Remodel

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Hillside House with Japanese Influences

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Brad Peebles
Small asian single-wall separate kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Mack Kitchen

Kell Architects

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Midcentury Modern Kitchen

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Shaker Style Kitchen

2B Design, LLC

Larry Bailey
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Concord Kitchen Worth Waiting For

3W design, inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, a double-bowl sink, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

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Kaplan Architects, AIA

remodeled kitchen with granite counters and solid surface backsplash
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, stone slab splashback, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Cady Mountain

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photographer: Michael Skott
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Elegant Luxury Mountain Retreat

Mammoth Mill & Construction Co.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

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Nordic Kitchens and Baths

Steven Paul Whitsitt
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

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Atlantis Stone Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Orange Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!