Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Built-In Double Oven and Pantry

Kitchen Intuitions

Large pantry and Built in double-oven.
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Glebe Kitchen - Drawer Partitions

Matter Design & Make Pty Ltd

Our client approached Matter in late 2019 for a new kitchen. While the existing kitchen had a reasonable layout and some great features, the cupboards weren’t optimising the space to its full potential, particularly for storage. Noting that the old kitchen aged very quickly, our client wanted the new kitchen to be constructed entirely from plywood—liking the appearance and strength of the material. They also loved vibrant use of colour and suggested we look at the kitchens featured in films by the Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar for inspiration. The result was a playful mix of hand painted navy, light blue and retro orange in combination with a ‘raw’ effect from the birch plywood. To save on cost and waste, we decided to keep certain components of the kitchen that have remained in very good condition. Some of these included the stainless steel bench tops and oven/range hood stack, as well as a polished concrete island bench top. We replaced most of the cupboards with drawer units specifically tailored to fit our client's extensive collection of cookware and appliances with adjustable partitions. An integrated Hideaway rubbish bin free’s up circulation space and a Kesseböhmer pull-out pantry will ensure no bottle of spice is ever lost to the back of a cupboard again.

Kitchen: Rustic Farmhouse

Simply Baths & Kitchens

This small house needed a major kitchen upgrade, but one that would do double-duty for the homeowner. Without the square footage in the home for a true laundry room, the stacked washer and dryer had been crammed into a narrow hall adjoining the kitchen. Opening up the two spaces to each other meant a more spacious kitchen, but it also meant that the laundry machines needed to be housed and hidden within the kitchen. To make the space work for both purposes, the stacked washer and dryer are concealed behind cabinet doors but are near the bar-height table. The table can now serve as both a dining area and a place for folding when needed. However, the best thing about this remodel is that all of this function is not to the detriment of style. Gorgeous beaded-inset cabinetry in a rustic, glazed finish is just as warm and inviting as the newly re-faced fireplace.

Under Cabinet Outlets

KraftMaster Renovations

Under cabinet outlets are a great addition in this kitchen so that appliances can be easily plugged in around the kitchen. Bob Gockeler
Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Newark with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Birkenhead Road, Birkenhead

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and white appliances.

Sopers Kitchen

A.W Carter

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

CUISINE OUVERTE

Juliette Belliot

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grenoble with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

TP3_D

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina e sala da pranzo. Separazione dei due ambienti tramite una porta in vetro a tutta altezza, suddivisa in tre ante. Isola cucina e isola soggiorno realizzate su misura, come tutta la parete di armadi. Piano isola realizzato in marmo CEPPO DI GRE. Pavimentazione realizzata in marmo APARICI modello VENEZIA ELYSEE LAPPATO. Illuminazione FLOS. Falegnameria di IGOR LECCESE.

Casa on the Cove

Renaissance Design Studio

perimeter color: Creamy (Benjamin Moore) island color: Gauntlet Gray (Benjamin Moore) On the cooking wall, the small and high windows were eliminated to allow for more wall space and so that the cabinetry could be installed from floor to ceiling. The crown molding around the cabinetry surrounds the entire space which encompasses the family room and breakfast room. The homeowner decided on keeping the existing marble flooring which is installed throughout the house. The perimeter and all the millwork is painted Creamy by Sherwin Williams SW7012. The island, media center and laundry room cabinetry are painted Gauntlet Gray SW7017. All the cabinetry was custom milled by Wood.Mode custom cabinetry. design and layout by Missi Bart, Renaissance Design Studio. photography of finished spaces by Rick Ambrose, iSeeHomes

St. William Drive in Libertyville

Detail Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Rolland Park Kitchen

Federal Hill Kitchen, Bath & Closet

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island and beige benchtop.

Home Feature Refinishing - Tuxedo Park,,NY

Adams Architectural Woodworking

This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and brown floor.

The Garden House

Adornas Kitchens & Interiors

This stunning Coastal Inspired Kitchen is located in a Garden House at the rear of a large victorian in Newcastle County Down. The homeowners built the property for when their children return home from the Mainland Uk during the holidays, and other visiting friends and family. The stunning two story lodge has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge with wood burning stove, a utility room, and dining area off this kitchen. Only the best materials and finishes were used in the kitchen including Quartz, Painted Wood, American Oak and Nickel. The custom palette has a subtle but rich coastal look, in smooth painted Cadet Blue & Porcelain. The compact kitchen still manages to house a fridge freezer, larder, pullout bins, dishwasher and other pullout storage systems. There's even a compact mobile island that will double as a drinks trolley for sunny summer barbeques. Visually the space looks larger with clever tricks such as a white induction hob, integrated cooker hood, undermount quartz sink, bench seating and even a 4in1 boiling water tap, alleviating the need for a kettle, or water filter jug. The overall space is both timeless and elegant.

Shoreline Family Kitchen Remodel

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

Tom Redner, Vivid Interiors
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

River Lodge

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Grand Rapids with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Under Cabinet Lighting and Outlets

KraftMaster Renovations

Under cabinet lighting gives a nice glow in any kitchen. Under cabinet outlets are also a great addition in this kitchen so that appliances can be easily plugged in around the kitchen. Bob Gockeler

Rénovation duplex à la montagne

Marque de Fabrik

Marianne Meyer
This is an example of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pied à terre à Paris

KERMAREC - Menuiserie & Rénovation

Design ideas for a contemporary separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Custom Kitchen, Bay Colony

Heritage Woodworks Custom Cabinetry & Design

Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets.

Orange Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets 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!