Specially engineered walnut timber doors were used to add warmth and character to this sleek slate handle-less kitchen design. The perfect balance of simplicity and luxury was achieved by using neutral but tactile finishes such as concrete effect, large format porcelain tiles for the floor and splashback, onyx tile worktop and minimally designed frameless cupboards, with accents of brass and solid walnut breakfast bar/dining table with a live edge.

Piano Gloss Sensation

Interiology Design Co.

Pull up a stool to this 13’ island! A wall of white picket backsplash tile creates subtle drama surrounding 54” hood and flanking windows. Integrated refrigerator and freezer panels both hinge right for easy access. Piano gloss cabinetry and modern gold sculptural chandelier add an unexpected pop of style.

Brandis Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Brandis Farm House Kitchen
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Avondale Residence

Carlton Construction

Jessie Preza
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Jacksonville with white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtop, a single-bowl sink, white splashback, porcelain splashback and shaker cabinets.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Landenberg, PA

Stone Creek Custom Kitchens & Design

Custom kitchen in the south western suburbs of Philadelphia. Design and photography by Steve Simpson.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Valant Place, Piedmont Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Linear Mosaic Backsplash

Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, green floor and white benchtop.

Bellevue Modern Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Concord Kitchen Remodel

Annie B. Designs

Inspiration for a large eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

20年先も美しい自然素材と光を愉しむ家

合同会社uchitosoto

基本設計・照明設計・設備設計・収納設計・造作家具設計・家具デザイン・インテリアデザイン：堀口理恵
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Home renovation Potomac

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

West Seattle Kitchen

CRD Design Build

Yuriy Manchick
Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Tile-Stones

Love spending time in your kitchen with travertine tile sold at Tile-Stones.com.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Waterfront Cottage

b Architecture Studio

Small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Strathcona Residence

Uniik Design

Modern kitchen featuring a faded blue and white backsplash, walnut cabinetry all around, five crystal and black pendants, stainless steel appliances and three floating shelves for a couple cook books and decor pieces.

Manor Villa

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Elegant and Traditional Kitchen was designed by Fratantoni Design and built by Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Visit our website at www.FratantoniDesign.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspirational photos of our work!

End Grain Butcher Block

WR Woodworking

Walnut End Grain Butcher Block Center Island with copper faucet and sink, stainless steel appliances black soap stone countertops, ship lap cabinets painted a beautiful farmhouse antique light mint green.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink, light hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Orange Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback 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!