This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.

Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes
This is an example of a small modern separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Lago Bungalow Kitchen

Nar Design Group

This kitchen proves small East sac bungalows can have high function and all the storage of a larger kitchen. A large peninsula overlooks the dining and living room for an open concept. A lower countertop areas gives prep surface for baking and use of small appliances. Geometric hexite tiles by fireclay are finished with pale blue grout, which complements the upper cabinets. The same hexite pattern was recreated by a local artist on the refrigerator panes. A textured striped linen fabric by Ralph Lauren was selected for the interior clerestory windows of the wall cabinets.

Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.

Urbana Design Studio

Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen. A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light.

1926 Cottage Guesthouse

Johnson Consulting

This project was a rehabilitation from a 1926 maid's quarters into a guesthouse. Tiny house.
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop, timber, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

TRADITIONAL- MANTALOKING NJ

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Design Excellence Award winning kitchen. The open kitchen and family room coordinate in colors and performance fabrics; the vertical striped chair backs are echoed in sofa throw pillows. The antique brass chandelier adds warmth and history. The island has a double custom edge countertop providing a unique feature to the island, adding to its importance. The breakfast nook with custom banquette has coordinated performance fabrics. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom Photography-LAUREN HAGERSTROM

Monica and Nugget

AHG Interiors

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.

290 Iron Mountain Blvd.

Stoneridge Custom Development

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern kitchen examples

Kedleston Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Miller Ave

Treve Johnson Photography

Treve Johnson
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Debra Campbell Design

Debra Drake Design

This is an example of a country kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Colourful Kitchens

Increation

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchens

Turnstone Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and dark wood cabinets.

Family Style Beach House

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Elissa's Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Clean and Minimal Mediterranean in Houston, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Food Storage

Tenhulzen Residential

Small island includes eating bar above prep area to accommodate family of 4. A microwave hood vent is the result of storage taking precidence.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, quartz benchtops, with island and grey benchtop.

Integrale - HPL matt door with built in handle

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White Shaker Kitchen with Dark Grey Island and Glass Backsplash

Denise Quade Design

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Purple Kitchen 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!