This was an interior renovation of an existing home. The existing kitchen was demolished, new walnut cabinets were designed and installed with white ceasarstone counters and heath tile backsplash. Coordinating walnut cabinets were designed and installed in the adjacent living room and entry way. photography by adam rouse

Sater Design Collection's 6934 "Avondale" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Sater Design Collection's luxury, European home plan "Avondale" (Plan #6934). saterdesign.com
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Viscont White granite countertops with Cherry cabinets

Stone Projects

Viscont White kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Contemporary Kitchen Design - Scituate

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen design incorporates beautiful materials, sleek contemporary lines, and a well-planned layout to create a space that is as beautiful as the coastal view. The open plan design incorporates the kitchen separated from the living area by a peninsula, the adjacent dining area with a beverage bar, and a pantry with customized storage. The kitchen remodel incorporates Bosch appliances throughout, a Faber custom hood insert, and a Fagor undercabinet wine refrigerator in the beverage bar. The main cabinetry is Masterbrand Diamond Vibe flat panel cabinets in a warm wood finish, accented by Luxury Line Extra White finish cabinetry for the beverage bar. A walk-in pantry features white cabinetry with glass front upper cabinets for displaying glassware, and built-in shelves for extra storage. This kitchen design is the perfect place to prepare favorite meals in a well organized kitchen, and relax with family and friends all while appreciating the surrounding coastal view. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Rustic Meets Modern

User

Tammi Tocci
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, panelled appliances, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lawson Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Union Park Prairie School

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
This is an example of an arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors, a peninsula, panelled appliances and recessed-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Kitchen Refresh

CG&S Design-Build

ceramiche supergres 12" x 24" in everclaire floor tile; 3" x 16" daltile "puccini" modern danish tile in panton; maple cabinetry; manufactured brazilian cherry flooring; 3cm solid surface counter; cremiche supergres stone flooring at kitchen; samsung rs22hdhpnsr counter depth refrigerator; bosch 30" 800 series cooktop; bosch 500 series dishwasher; Delta 9159T-AR-DST faucet; elkay crosstown single bowel undermount sink; bosch chimney wall vent hood; bosch 500 series microwave; Majestic BE36 Royalton Radiant fireplace; Bosch 30" 500 series single wall oven; locally sourced limestone at fireplace; Photography by Tre Dunham

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Val Vista Lakes | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Spice Racks

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Beautiful galley kitchen and great room. The trick was tying the two spaces together. We did this by using white with brown glaze cabinets on the island and entertainment center, with Golden Crystal granite on both. They loved it and so do we. #kitchen #design #cabinets #kitchencabinets #kitchendesign #trends #kitchentrends #designtrends #modernkitchen #moderndesign #transitionaldesign #transitionalkitchens #farmhousekitchen #farmhousedesign #scottsdalekitchens #scottsdalecabinets #scottsdaledesign #phoenixkitchen #phoenixdesign #phoenixcabinets

Bellmont Vero Contemporary Kitchen

Cabinets and Beyond Design Studio

Bellmont Vero Contemporary Kitchen veneer door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Capitol Hill Kitchen Remodel

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

Vivid Interiors This darling 1905 Capitol Hill home has a lot of charm. To complete its look, the kitchen, dining room and adjacent powder room have been modernized. A new kitchen design and expanded powder room increase the homeowner’s storage space and functionality. To open the space and integrate its style with the rest of the home, the new design included a reconfigured kitchen layout with an opened doorway into the dining room. The kitchen shines with Honey Maple cabinetry and Cambria quartz countertops, along with a gas cooktop, built-in double oven, and mosaic tile backsplash, all set to the backdrop of under-cabinet lighting and Marmoleum flooring. To integrate the original architecture into the kitchen and dining areas, arched doorways were built at either entrance, and new wood windows installed. For the new lighting plan and black-stainless appliances, an upgrade to the electrical panel was required. The updated lighting, neutral paint colors, and open floor plan, has increased the natural daylight in the kitchen and dining rooms. To expand the adjacent powder room and add more cabinet and counter space in the kitchen, the existing seating area was sacrificed and the wall was reframed. The bathroom now has a shallow cabinet featuring an under mount full size sink with off-set faucet mount to maximize space. We faced very few project challenges during this remodel. Luckily our client and her neighbors were very helpful with the constrained parking on Capitol Hill. The craftsman and carpenters on our team, rose to the challenge of building the new archways, as the completed look appears to be original architecture. The project was completed on schedule and within 5% of the proposed budget. A retired librarian, our client was home during most of the project, but was delightful to work with. The adjacent powder room features cloud-white stained cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, and a glass tile backsplash, plus new plumbing fixtures, a ventilation fan, and Marmoleum flooring. The home is now a complete package and an amazing space!

Kitchen Design in Denver Highlands by à la carte DESIGN

à la carte DESIGN

Opened space between dining room and kitchen to increase flow and interaction with friends and family. ARJAE Images
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Creative Kitchen Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional and Creative Kitchen. Photos by Hadley Photography
This is an example of a small arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Contemporary Cherry with Glass Doors in Kensington, MD

Kitchen Saver

This kitchen in Kensington, MD was refaced with cherry wood and enriched with new conveniences including a lazy susan, wine rack, tip out tray and trash can pullout. The shaker style doors blend contemporary style with the warmth of cherry. The clean lines of the design, tiles and hardware highlight the color and grain of the cherry cabinet doors.

House Number 9

Walter Chatham Architect

Design ideas for an arts and crafts kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Our Work

Dynamic Construction Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and brown floor.

Traditional White

Shore & Country Kitchens

Traditional kitchen remodel in a classic Fairfield County colonial home. Custom framed beaded inset cabinetry in a bright white paint. Taj Mahal quartzite counters. Handmade glazed ceramic subway tile. Ebony stained hardwood floors. Viking appliances. Decorative glass door hutch feature. Framed door end panels on island. Gorgeous transformation. Designed by Jim & Erin Cummings of Shore & Country Kitchens.

Alder Grand

Artistic Design And Remodeling

Artistic Design and Remodeling
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Barnett Mid-Century

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Ken Dahlin / Genesis Architecture
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey splashback.

Orange Kitchen with an Undermount 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!