Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Sinker Cypress Kitchen Island w/ Inset End Grain Cutting Board

NOLA BOARDS

Featuring hand turned legs and an integrated, inset end grain sinker cypress cutting board. Photos by Jason Kruppe
Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cambridge Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

Leah Ward Interiors

Traditional white marble New England kitchen with walnut wood island and bronze fixtures for added warmth. Photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wood benchtops.

Meriam Hill House

JW Construction

Shelly Harrison
Photo of a beach style kitchen pantry in Boston with white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and open cabinets.

A Traditional Country Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - A Traditional Country Kitchen. 17th Century Grade II listed barn conversion with oak worktops and cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Tallow. The cabinets have traditional beading and mouldings. The 300 year old exposed brick and Belfast farmhouse sink help maintain the traditional style. The oak window frame was made bespoke.

Portland Modern Tudor Kitchen

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and medium hardwood floors.

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island and brown floor.

Sagamore

Asher Homes Inc.

Large open kitchen with high ceilings, wood beams, and a large island.
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Dutch Colonial Farmhouse

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Midwest Lake Home

Wade Weissmann Architecture

A library ladder is a charming, unexpected addition to a kitchen, but totally functional for accessing storage.
This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Green Kitchen

CustomMade.com

A complete painted poplar kitchen. The owners like drawers and this kitchen has fifteen of them, dovetailed construction with heavy duty soft-closing undermount drawer slides. The range is built into the slate-topped island, the back of which cantilevers over twin bookcases to form a comfortable breakfast bar. Against the wall, more large drawer sections and a sink cabinet are topped by a reclaimed spruce countertop with breadboard end. Open shelving above allows for colorful display of tableware.

The Hobbs'

User

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Custom Kitchen with Heavy Timber accents

Barna Log Homes Of PA

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

White Brick Mediterranean

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

The clients wanted to open the space up, while retaining the ability to eat in the kitchen, and give it a fresh feeling more in keeping with the architecture of the house. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.

Трехкомнатная квартира в центре Москвы

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge

Timberlake Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Currier Kitchens

Currier Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

KOKONI Musterhaus BERLIN

Erika Radev Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, wood, flat-panel cabinets and no island.

Orange Kitchen with Wood 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!