Kitchen design with large Island to seat four in a barn conversion to create a comfortable family home. The original stone wall was refurbished, as was the timber sliding barn doors.

2010 Dream Home Pop-up Electrical Outlet

Casey's

Custom electrical outlet built into island granite counter top.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and with island.

Deer Haven

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Jonesing In Carlsbad

REHAB Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Morocco in California

Kleeman and Associates

Mike Gaff
This is an example of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors and with island.

Baker Residence

User

Cindy Kelleher
Large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Harbor Walk

Vining Design Associates

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with with island, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and travertine floors.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and travertine floors.

Victorian Inspired Kitchen

McKenzie Architectural Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Lucy Taus Katz

Katz Builders, Inc.

Inspired by the sun drenched colors of Southern France, animal loving owners retired to a beautiful ranch in the Austin Hill Country . They wanted, to aesthetically convert its country cottage into “French Equestrian” while, functionally, improving the flow of the kitchen while creating a workable laundry room. Custom made cabinets with special spaces, trompe l'oeil touches and glazing make this kitchen a warm, elegant and functional space. Katz Builders, Inc. Builder/Remodeler Team , Joel B. Katz, Greg L. Katz and Matt Henke along with Hobbs Ink Home Designer and Julie Mayfield Design ASID Carter Hobbs FourWallPhotography.com

Loung Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Kitchen with Formal Wood Hood
Expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and travertine floors.

Kona Residence

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a large tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige 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.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography

Accent tile behind range paired with 3x6 subway tile

Denise Quade Design

Beaded inset cabinets were used in this kitchen. White cabinets with a grey glaze add depth and warmth. An accent tile was used behind the 48" dual fuel wolf range and paired with a 3x6 subway tile.

Grogan Residence - Linden Estates

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home built by Arjay Builders Inc.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Beautiful Kitchen Ideas!!

Kissimmee Granite & Marble Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

Country French Home Desgin

Ahmann Design, Inc.

Ahmann Design, Inc.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

New York New York

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

"TaylorPro remodeled our kitchen, replacing cabinets, countertops and appliances. Keeping with the same footprint of our original kitchen and keeping our original travertine floors, Kerry Taylor helped us select a palette of rich, natural colors and materials--mocha-maple glazed cabinets, handsome granite and polished travertine backsplash tiles--to create a warm and beautiful new kitchen. He offered excellent design suggestions for placements of cabinetry and appliances. He recommended and implemented window trim enhancements as well as paint color and lighting design that brought the kitchen and attached family room together with a modern and very warm look. He created a rich, textured backsplash behind the stovetop that enhances the modern stainless steel vent hood. We couldn't be more pleased with the character and design of the kitchen and family room suite. To begin with, Kerry gave us a detailed estimate covering the likely costs of labor, cabinetry, granite, tile backsplash, construction materials and appliances. His estimate for labor, granite and tile turned out to be ""spot-on"" accurate. Much to our surprise, for example, the granite slabs we selected from Daltile turned out to be exactly the price Kerry had estimated when evaluating the level of materials we would likely install in our kitchen. Kerry kept to his original labor costs, to the penny. Each week, he provided us with an invoice that showed, in percentages, exactly how much labor had been performed that week and how much remained to be done in future weeks. The amounts he charged each week for his labor were exact percentages of the amount of labor his crew had performed to that point. Though these invoices invited us to do a little math to confirm the accuracy of these percentages, Kerry's figures were consistently accurate. The only categories in which Kerry's original estimate did not conform to the actual costs were in the areas of supplies from Home Depot (needed for the remodeling) and supplies from paint and hardware stores (needed for painting). These materials ended up costing somewhat more that Kerry had estimated. However, Kerry did provide us with receipts for all of these supplies. Kerry's cabinet man, Jerry, made a very workable design using pre-fabricated cabinets; he then customized the sizes of at least half of these cabinets to conform to the requirements of the center island, cooktop and pantry spaces. We are very happy with the quality of the cabinets. We found the installation expertise of Jerry's installer, Gil, to be top-rate. His installation achieved a custom look and all the cupboards and drawers worked flawlessly. Kerry's crew, Jake, Randall and Kevin, were great guys to have on site. They respected our property (and our dog) and possessed both skill and integrity. They arrived daily at the time they specified and worked tirelessly to achieve what they set out to do. We couldn't have been happier with their work. Kerry was on site frequently to supervise and coordinate their work and the work of subcontractors. The project went quickly and efficiently, and the final result was outstanding. We recommend TaylorPro very highly." ~ Judy & Ron C, Clients Photo By: Kerry W. Taylor

Orange Kitchen with Travertine Floors 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!