Mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and with island.

Ashtead, Minimal Pink & Grey Kitchen

Grey Cherry Kitchens

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Duboce Street San Francisco

Ken Longo Design

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Cadbury

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Fire Rock | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Bar

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Raised panel, stained wood cabinets with a contrasting painted cream island set the Traditional tone for this expansive kitchen project. The counter tops are a combination of polished earth tone granite in the kitchen and prep island, and matte finished quartzite for the serving island. The floors are engineered wood that transitions into travertine. And we also used a combination of travertine and a custom tile pattern for the backsplash and trim around the hood. Enjoy!

APPARTEMENT

Blandine DECORATION

Ajout d'un espace lave vaisselle et micro-ondes et d'un coin repas
Small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rennes with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Brookeville, MD Kitchen Remodel Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Giallo Ornamental granite countertops.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Dettagli che danno personalità alla cucina

Studio Majo di Ennio Silvestri

Abbiamo fatto fare dal falegname alcuni elementi per integrare ed allineare le ante dei pensili di questa cucina per svecchiare i colori e le forme.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

DEUX PIECES DANS LE 15EME A PARIS

ARCHIWORK

INTÉRIEUR DU PLACARD DE LA HOTTE
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Catharpin Project

instockcabinets.com

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

White Kitchen with Five Piece Drawer Fronts and Granite Countertop

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

CUCINA COLORE

My Home Arredamenti

Composizione cucina a L con top e schienale in laminato fenix, lavello a incasso mono-vasca bianco, piano cottura a induzione. Ante in polimenrico bianco e rosso. Le ante della parte bassa hanno la particolarità di avere la maniglia incassata nell'anta, mentre le ante della parte alta hanno l'apertura con presa a goccia (scavata nella scocca del mobile).

Transformation et rénovation complète

MCW architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, metallic splashback and beige benchtop.

Pink Kitchen with Beige Benchtop 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!