Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, black benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, engineered quartz splashback and with island.

Custom Kitchen by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Seitz Residence

Cantoni Houston

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

London skyline with a twist and hint of sexy pink printed glass splashback

Glartique

Ashley Phillips
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, slate floors and with island.

Classic Shaker Handmade Kitchen - Sawbridgeworth

Handmade Kitchen Co

Spacious handmade kitchen with 15 drawers and 25 doors, plenty of storage, a bespoke pantry cupboard. The island is finished in Rectory Red and the main cabinetry is finished in London Clay.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen. All Servo Drive doors on wall cabinets and a lot of extra accessory hidden behind.

Bespoke Kitchen in Lymington with Copper tones

Herbert William Limited

A bespoke kitchen design was needed for our client in Lymington as she was struggling to find a supplier that could offer the unique kitchen style she required. Lorna showed the clients many finishes but the clients were drawn to ceramic rust effect due to its great urban but soft effect. The ceramic rust was broken up with the use of a lighter cashmere finish – this helped in enhance the rust tones and offered great contrast. After personally visiting out stone supplier the Lymington clients selected a worktop with a great finish that worked brilliantly with the copper tones. Two rooms were knocked through to create one great social family space. Brick slips were used on both ends of the room which helped pull the multi-use space together as one but still giving definition to each area. Herbert William undertook the full building works and oversaw the full project from rip out to completion. It was important the kitchen had a flow throughout and offered great storage. We selected handless furniture to keep the lines simple, the large island mixed storage solutions with a fantastic, social prep area and we bespokely designed a 1200mm width double door pantry next to the Bosch Ovens. All other appliances were also Bosch including Microwave, Warming Drawer, Single Oven, larder Fridge, Larder Freezer and Dishwasher. Ceiling extractor from Air Uno was used above the Bosch induction hob to prevent an ugly site line through the kitchen. Overall the kitchen became a fantastic warm and inviting space. Like a Swedish lodge in the heart of Hampshire.

Bespoke Kitchen in Lymington with Copper tones

Herbert William Limited

Bespoke Kitchen in Lymington with Copper tones

Herbert William Limited

Bespoke Kitchen in Lymington with Copper tones

Herbert William Limited

Pink Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink 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!