This is an example of a traditional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with panelled appliances, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, white splashback, marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

2009 Showcase Home on Park Alley

Witt Construction

Photo of a traditional kitchen in New York with marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Renewed First Floor in Perkasie

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Storage over the double oven is meticulously captured through vertical shelves perfect for trays and baking sheets.
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunny Yellow Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

DESIGN: Hatch Works Austin // PHOTOS: Robert Gomez Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens by Emanuel - Kitchens

Kitchens by Emanuel

- 40mm 'Frosty Carina' Caesarstone bench tops & splash back - KBE's custom profile polyurethane doors - Sleek mantle - Glass displays - Large island to make use of space (every inch of this island is internally accessable!) Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Project 3476-1 NE Minneapolis Kitchen Remodel w/ Kohler Prep Sink 55418

Castle Building & Remodeling

This growing family was looking for a larger, more functional space to prep their food, cook and entertain in their 1910 NE Minneapolis home. A new floorplan was created by analyzing the way the homeowners use their home. Their large urban garden provides them with an abundance of fresh produce which can now be harvested, brought in through the back door, and then cleaned in the new Kohler prep sink closest to the back door. An old, unusable staircase to the basement was removed to capture more square footage for a larger kitchen space and a better planned back entry area. A mudroom with bench/shoe closet was configured at the back door and the Stonepeak Quartzite tile keeps dirt from boots out of the cooking area. Next in line of function was storage. The refrigerator and pantry areas were moved so they are now across from the prep and cooking areas. New cherry cabinetry in the Waverly door style and floating shelves were provided by Crystal Cabinets. Finally, the kitchen was opened up to the dining room, creating an eat-in area and designated entertainment area. A new Richlin vinyl double-hung pocket window replaced the old window on the southwest wall of the mudroom. The overall style is in line with the style and age of the home. The wood and stain colors were chosen to highlight the rest of the original woodwork in the house. A slight rustic feel was added through a highlight glaze on the cabinets. A natural color palette with muted tones – brown, green and soft white- create a modern fresh feel while paying homage to the character of the home and the homeowners’ earthy style.

Tombolo

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Small country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and beige benchtop.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

REF Construction LLC

Interior Design work performed by Design by Eric G
Photo of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Chesapeake Bay waterfront Log Home

Katahdin Cedar Log Homes

Home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Photos by: Geoffrey Hodgdon
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and slate splashback.

King Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Desk with Mail Cubbies
Mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Beautiful Traditional Kitchen in Vienna

Design Studio International

View from the breakfast room shows many of the new kitchen highlights: the large Jenn-Air french door refrigerator, the open pantry, the blackboard cabinet doors - perfect for messages, today's menu or the kids artwork.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Kitchen

Kitchen Master Design & Remodeling LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Townhouse

Anik Pearson Architect, P.C.

The latest appliances, integrated among paneled cherry cabinets, geometric clay tiles and customized brass hardware, offers equal measures of modern conveniences and Old World style to the ground floor of this reconstructed historically significant Arts and Crafts townhouse. Photography by Eric Piasecki

Kuhlmann Bespoke RAL lacquered kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

French Door Double Ovens Flank Reclaimed Wood Hood Over Two Grills

Denise Quade Design

Two Blue Star french door double ovens were incorporated into this large new build kitchen. One stack on each side of the double grill under the wood hood. On the stone columns, sconces were added for ambient lighting.

1920s Home: Kitchen and Great Room Design and Remodel

Kami Gray Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Happy Happy Cottage Remodel

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

A new life for the beach cottage complete with starfish backslash.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, a peninsula, ceramic floors, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Smithtown Bay Remodel

Albers Design LLC

A previous client (Big Wood Lane) reached out to us to help design a remodel of a recently purchased on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. The home had grown organically since its original construction in 1945. It had evolved over time to accommodate the needs of its numerous owners. Our client brought a new set of needs to the home that included a desire to make the lake home a comfortable destination for family and friends. The project consisted of reconfiguring an outdated, inefficient kitchen, expansion of the bedroom wing to include individual bathrooms for bedrooms and redesign of the central stair guard rail. The redesign of the kitchen included repositioning major appliances for greater efficiency, more seating at an enlarged island, a new pantry, and expanded views to the lake. The expansion of the bedroom wing included eliminating a three-season porch on top of the garage on the inland side of the home. The space above the garage roof was enclosed and turned into dedicated bathrooms for each bedroom. These bathrooms are accessible only from the bathrooms which provide privacy and convenience to visitors.

Orange Kitchen with Recessed-panel 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!