Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and orange floor.

Heronsgate/11

Edgar Joseph Furniture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and orange floor.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Solid Oak and Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and green benchtop.

Moderne Küchen by Venschott

Venschott Küche|Raum|Manufaktur

Design: Jörg Liebig
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and orange floor.

Time for an update

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This client had lived in this house since her children were small, she saved and waited until the perfect time to design a much more functional and updated kitchen. In the end, we were able to get a narrow island in the kitchen so she can do some prep work at the island but also unload the fridge and ovens. The new space felt bright and a happy space to be in.

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J-UNO

Large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Custom Storage Solutions - Orange, CA

Turn Key Remodel

Example of a stainless steel mini fridge that gives a simplistic look to a contemporary style kitchen with recessed cabinet doors along with white quartz countertops and white cement backsplash

Beverly Hills Kitchen

Louk Enterprise, Inc.

Sol Pix
Large country u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and orange floor.

Stove Hood Details

ULFBUILT

Rustic Modern Kitchen with white countertops and dark wood. This kitchen remodel has steel appliances and a custom stove hood. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail general contractors.

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有限会社　あすなろ工房

Design ideas for a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen with light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange floor and white benchtop.

Refrigeration drawers

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Warmth, strength, texture and taste. This kitchen surely does make an impact with an arched brick ceiling, brick columns and brick walls featuring an inset gas fireplace. The furniture-like base cabinets sit below stained custom cabinets with glass doors and glass apothecary drawers. The appliance lineup includes SubZero Designer Series refrigeration, refrigerator drawers, Wolf range, over the counter microwave, an integrated trash compactor and integrated dishwasher. In this traditional kitchen design, the leather floor and the mahogany beams, crown molding and corbels create a traditional Tuscany feel.

Casa Andrea

undos Arquitectura Cooperativa

Sala d'estar i cuina. El doble espai de la sala d'estar transmet sensació d'espai que es reforça amb les obertures dels arcs. La cuina és totalment oberta amb una illa on hi ha els fogons.

Anacortes Waterfront Countertops

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Beverly Hills Kitchen

Louk Enterprise, Inc.

Dominy Home

East Texas Floors

Groupe Cartier

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Solid Oak and Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Transitional Full Home Renovation

Turn Key Remodel

Example of a full home transitional remodel that includes kitchen and living room renovation, custom cabinetry, barn sliding doors, and a few exterior home additions, etc.

Live edge Slabs for the Kitchen

WR Woodworking

Pecan slabs with live edge create a beautiful look for this amazing southwest style kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Orange Kitchen with Orange Floor 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!