Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Black Mountain Custom Home

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Cucina M&E

Il Mondo Del Mobile

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Upgraded Traditional Kitchen Renovation In Purcellville, Virginia

Shenandoah Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Isla cocina Unifamiliar Matadepera

R-estudio Diseño de interiores

Isla cocina en Silestone blanco
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hawthorne Hills Listing - Mid Century Modern

Riddell Williams Real Estate

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lotteria Kitchen - HIstoric Carving Pattern detail

Carved Custom Cabinets

This is a detail of the corner of the open shelving. Pottery plates are from Rainbow Gate in Santa Fe, NM. Fiestaware glasses. This Spanish colonial panel style from carvedcabinet.com (Carved Custom Cabinets) was inspired by a 200 year old, small, hand carved trunk on legs displayed in the Museum of New Mexico. It was found in a village north of Santa Fe. The trim surrounding the panels was inspired by a book on the history of woodworking in New Mexico. Finished in a honey (Miel) with dark glaze to enhance the carving and medium distressing. The full wall treatment using azul palido tiles is enhanced by insets of tile inspired by the folk art images taken from the vintage Mexican game of 'Lotteria'. The 'Lotteria' tile was designed and made specifically for this exciting project which is located in Tesuque, New Mexico. (Tile is also available thru Carved Custom Cabinets.)

Reading Kitchen

Fricke & Company, LLC

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

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.

Rustic Tuscan Remodel

B H Gardner Millworks + Design

Kitchen cabinets were modified and glazed to create a new cohesive look.
Mid-sized country open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Laid-back Islamorada Getaway

Built By Owner, Inc.

A mix of natural fiber elements and interesting soffitry make this Keys condo an ideal Islamorada getaway. Hand-picked seashells embedded into the kitchen backsplash complement the rustic travertine floors, creating an open-concept eating area that’s perfect for whipping up line-caught Mahi & fresh-squeezed Margaritas after a day out on the water.

Bartlett Kitchen Remodel

Interiors 4 U

Garen T Photography
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, white appliances and no island.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Masters Flooring

Design ideas for an eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and raised-panel cabinets.

Growing Pains - Downers Grove Kitchen Expansion

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Matt Adema
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cool & Sleek

Complete Kitchens

Sleek and stylish, incorporating vintage and salvaged elements, our designer developed this stunning kitchen space with a modern industrial trend. The crisp Polar White Sheen Laminate teamed with the warm grey base of Sleek Concrete Caesarstone, the textural beauty of the splashback tiles, and a touch of timber – all a perfect combination.

Houzz Featured Kitchens

David Estreich Architects

This sprawling Fifth Avenue penthouse was crafted by combining 3 apartments into one loft-like space. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room features aluminum cabinets contrasted with warm, dark wood on the island, and a wall of slide-out pantries in the breakfast area. Downlights with stainless steel trim complement the stainless steel tile backsplash and custom hood.

Oceanside kitchen

Regal Concepts & Designs

This is a kitchen we remodeled in Oceanside, CA in 2015
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Clark Fork Kitchen and Great Room

Gardner Homes

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Designed Kitchen

John Mast Construction, Inc.

The modern kitchen is designed around a clean smooth look that blends in with the rest of the house. Designed and Constructed by John Mast Construction, Photo by Caleb Mast

Efficient Cook Space in Baltimore City Kitchen

T.W. Ellis LLC

The high-BTU gas cooktop located in the island is serviced by a ceiling mounted ventilation hood that removes cooking odors and grease from the kitchen, exhausting them outside so the air in the kitchen is kept clean.

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!