Photo of a transitional kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Horse Country

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Once a family room, this area was converted into a breathtaking kitchen. Features include custom maple cabinetry, quartzite countertops, a large island, sliding barn door for a walk in pantry, bench and shelf in the mud room area, all crafted from walnut.

Kitchens

Gerrity Stone

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island and brown floor.

LaPorte Indiana, Haas Rustic Cherry

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Cherry Cabinet Finish: Natural Door Style: Plymouth Countertop: Quartz, Takoda Color
Photo of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kilborn Kitchen

OakWood Designers & Builders

Full depth 24 inch deep shelves are usually not used to their full potential. Items get put to the back and they are often forgotten. These full extension dovetail pull-out drawers are a very good alternative to regular shelves.

Upgraded Traditional Kitchen Renovation In Purcellville, Virginia

Shenandoah Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for 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.

Chic Black and White Kitchen Remodel

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen design and remodel with black and white cabinetry, gray and white leathered quartzite countertop and slab backsplash, a marble niche, polished nickel fixtures and a butcher block walnut, Sub-Zero Wolf gas range top, stainless steel double oven, and refrigerator. Nearby fireplace has a newly designed mantel, tile surround and hearth, and painted to match black kitchen cabinetry.

Kitchen and butler pantry

Kathy Tracey Design LLC

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodel Round Rock

Matterhorn Development Co.

Custom built kitchen. Kitchen cabinets and kitchen island with custom cuts and finishes. Barrack green on the cabinets while the infinity white leathered quartzite counter top sits on top with the same custom cut. 7FT Kitchen island with built in shelves. Storage, hidden compartments and accessible outlets were built in as well. Back splash Anthology Mystic Glass: Tradewind Mix

Grey kitchen with orange splash back

User

When designing kitchens, we are keen for our clients to allow their personality to shine through. We never shy away from introducing colour; infact, we welcome bold tones. This orange glass splashback is a great example of how we combine colours and textures.

Cutler Bay Residence

D'CASSA

Beautiful Modern Kitchen. With Led Lighting and Quartzite Countertops. Blum Hardware and black handles
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen in Log Cabin

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

Wide spaced drawer organizers are helpful with keeping a tidy and clean drawer for larger items.
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Cathy's Kitchen

Kitchens Made Simple

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances and with island.

North End Wit+Whimsy Kitchen

Ethos Design+Build | Remodel

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, no island, green floor and black benchtop.

Blackheath Kitchen

piqu

A bright and bold kitchen we designed and installed for a family in Blackheath at the end of last year. The colours look absolutely stunning and the orange back-painted glass splashback really stands out (particularly when the under cabinet lights are on). All of the materials are so tactile - from the cabinets finished in Fenix to the Azzurite quartzite worktop on the Island, and the stunning concrete floor. Motion sensor Philips Hue lighting, Siemens StudioLine appliances and a Franke Tap and Sink complete the kitchen.

Bright and Beautiful Kitchen & Mudroom Remodel

Howell Custom Building Group

The kitchen was renovated to create a brighter and more functional space for entertaining. An earth-based, neutral color palette in combination with a wall of windows overlooking the backyard creates a serene feeling. The focal point of the kitchen is an expansive center island topped with an unusually large, single slab of Victoria Falls quartzite that features a continuous wave of grain throughout the stone. Off of the kitchen, the three season room was converted to an insulated, four season breakfast room. Tall windows with transoms above and paneling below accentuate the feeling of being in a sunroom.

Orange is the happiest colour-Frank Sinatra

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

Frank Sinatra was apparently quoted as saying 'Orange is the happiest colour' and I think that couldn't be more true when you look at the orange and copper tones in this recently refurbished kitchen diner. It wasn't the easiest brief, 'Scandinavian style meets 1970's retro' but thankfully we have combined our customers favourite things in this eclectic yet undeniably 'happy' space.

Georgian Townhouse

Robertson Lindsay Interiors

White and blue kitchen with classic metro shaped tiles.
Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Kitchen

Wells Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Estate Home, 10,000 s.f.

Susan Berry Design, Inc.

TUSCAN KITCHEN WITH 2 ISLANDS: Mediterranean style estate home residential building design, interior architectural detailing, archways, lighting, ceilings, wrought iron, floors and specs by Susan P. Berry of Classical Home Design, Inc. Living Room and stairs with simplified details. Furniture by staging company. Wrought iron stair. Stone columns. Sold as a spec home, so some details are simplified from the rendering. McNally Homes

Orange Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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!