Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Historic Brookside

Meridian Construction Corp.

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen: Terracotta and Brass

Plank Hardware

As evenings get darker, introduce a taste of the Mediterranean to your culinary space. Choose cabinets in warm, earthy tones (such as Terra from HUSK's new Natura range), then set it off with confident hardware. Enter our FOLD Collection. Embracing a shift to statement design details in the kitchen space, this range comprises bold, circular forms that are manufactured from solid sheet brass. Pack a punch in choosing our surface-mounted pulls, which are installed to sit proudly on cabinet fronts. Or err on the side of discretion with our more subtle edge pulls. Both of equal thickness, these designs feel intentional on contact, plus offer the toasty glow of a lacquered brass finish. Complete your kitchen scheme with a jewel-toned, resin-based Terrazzo worksurface, then style the space with hand-finished ceramics and low-maintenance plants. What we can't help with is the view of rolling Tuscan hills — sorry.

Silver

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.

Clear Drive Kitchen

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pampas - Surrey showroom. Traditional kitchen details with splashes of colour.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Art Lover's Colorful Condo Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

This dark, claustrophobic kitchen was transformed into an open, vibrant space where the homeowner could showcase her original artwork while enjoying a fluid and well-designed space. Custom cabinetry materials include gray-washed white oak to compliment the new flooring, along with white gloss uppers and tall, bright blue cabinets. Details include a chef-style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout to bring it all together. The leather cabinet finish on the wet bar and display area is one of our favorite custom details. The coat closet was ‘concealed' by installing concealed hinges, touch-latch hardware, and painting it the color of the walls. Next to it, at the stair ledge, a recessed cubby was installed to utilize the otherwise unused space and create extra kitchen storage. The condo association had very strict guidelines stating no work could be done outside the hours of 9am-4:30pm, and no work on weekends or holidays. The elevator was required to be fully padded before transporting materials, and floor coverings needed to be placed in the hallways every morning and removed every afternoon. The condo association needed to be notified at least 5 days in advance if there was going to be loud noises due to construction. Work trucks were not allowed in the parking structure, and the city issued only two parking permits for on-street parking. These guidelines required detailed planning and execution in order to complete the project on schedule. Kraft took on all these challenges with ease and respect, completing the project complaint-free! HONORS 2018 Pacific Northwest Remodeling Achievement Award for Residential Kitchen $100,000-$150,000 category

Anchorage

Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC

Kimberly Muto
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Insidesquad, inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion

Wiles Design Group

This beautiful kitchen design with a gray-magenta palette, luxury appliances, and versatile islands perfectly blends elegance and modernity. Plenty of functional countertops create an ideal setting for serious cooking. A second large island is dedicated to a gathering space, either as overflow seating from the connected living room or as a place to dine for those quick, informal meals. Pops of magenta in the decor add an element of fun. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-luxurious-kitchen-expansion

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion

Wiles Design Group

This beautiful kitchen design with a gray-magenta palette, luxury appliances, and versatile islands perfectly blends elegance and modernity. In this beautiful wet bar, the neutral palette and efficient storage are beautifully complemented by a lively magenta accent, adding a touch of flair to the culinary space. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-luxurious-kitchen-expansion

Contemporary Craftsman Kitchen

Contour Cabinets & Millwork

Anchored by 3 large floor to ceiling pantry units this contemporary kitchen boasts a huge amount of storage, a large island with waterfall counters, glass display cabinet w/ lacquered interior, black hardware, and a hidden coffee/microwave station.

Cascade Kitchen Remodel

Hauschild Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Character Cottage Napier

User

Florence Charvin
Small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Napier-Hastings with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances and no island.

Rénovation partielle Cuisine, aménagements Paris 9ème

Agence Crea3

François Ernoult
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

New Island with Vegetable Sink

Designs Anew Houston LLC

Where the dining room led from the kitchen, a large walk-in pantry was created by installing a center wall and making a sitting room in the remaining area.

Mediterranean Kitchen: Terracotta and Brass

Plank Hardware

Mediterranean Kitchen: Terracotta and Brass

Plank Hardware

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion

Wiles Design Group

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion

Wiles Design Group

Pink Kitchen with Marble Splashback 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!