Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

North Asheville

Marilynn Kay Photography

Marilynn Kay
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances.

Saint Paul Craftsman

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: William Wright
This is an example of an arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and grey splashback.

Crocus Hill Kitchen

Full Circle Construction Inc.

Existing 100 year old Arts and Crafts home. Kitchen space was completely gutted down to framing. In floor heat, chefs stove, custom site-built cabinetry and soapstone countertops bring kitchen up to date. Designed by Jean Rehkamp and Ryan Lawinger of Rehkamp Larson Architects. Greg Page Photography

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.

Квартира на Пролетарской

Lavka-Design

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback and white benchtop.

Milk Barn Kitchen

Doughboys

'Industry Standards' call for particleboard shelving and fake PERGO flooring. Double pane Anderson Windows with PHONY PLASTIC muntins. Yuk! We strive for authenticity at all costs...and it usually costs less to be authentic. 100 year floor. Floor boards pictured are over an inch and a half thick. They came from a barn on the property. The floor can be sanded and refinished every couple years for the next 100 years. The windows are like 60 years old. No need for FAKE PLASTIC SHIT, we had them reglazed. Photo: Michael J. Kirk

Jones Residence

The North Star Companies LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Mueller Kitchen Renovation

Diskin Designs

toe kick of cabinet by back door hides dog bowls when not in use. Convenient large drawer above stores the food and other dog supplies.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Rift White Oak Kitchen

Doyle Design, Inc.

Aileen Bannon. This kitchen done in rift white oak, has sequence matched veneer flat panels. Mahogany floors and carrera marble counter tops complete this design

This Large Gas Cooktop is Every Cook's Dream

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

One of the homeowners' renovation goals was to incorporate a larger gas cooktop to make meal preparation easier. The cooktop is located conveniently between the sink and the refrigerator. Now, not only is the kitchen more functional, it's also much more appealing to the eye. Note the handsome backsplash medallion in a strong neutral color palette which adds visual interest to the room and compliments the granite counter and maple cabinetry.

Kumukehu Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

Jeff Warren Photography
This is an example of a tropical l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

lowcountry river house

Frederick + Frederick Architects

John McManus Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

My Houzz: Cheerful, Cool and Collected in a Brooklyn Loft

Rikki Snyder

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and metallic splashback.

Trans-Pacific Design

This is an example of a tropical kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Upper Alki Kitchen Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel in Seattle featuring mirrored backsplash with Cherry cabinets and Marmoleum flooring. Jeff Beck Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, mirror splashback, an undermount sink, with island, solid surface benchtops, linoleum floors and red floor.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Thames Dr.

Lincorp / Borchert

by Brian Walters
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Caputuring Craftsman

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Embracing an authentic Craftsman-styled kitchen was one of the primary objectives for these New Jersey clients. They envisioned bending traditional hand-craftsmanship and modern amenities into a chef inspired kitchen. The woodwork in adjacent rooms help to facilitate a vision for this space to create a free-flowing open concept for family and friends to enjoy. This kitchen takes inspiration from nature and its color palette is dominated by neutral and earth tones. Traditionally characterized with strong deep colors, the simplistic cherry cabinetry allows for straight, clean lines throughout the space. A green subway tile backsplash and granite countertops help to tie in additional earth tones and allow for the natural wood to be prominently displayed. The rugged character of the perimeter is seamlessly tied into the center island. Featuring chef inspired appliances, the island incorporates a cherry butchers block to provide additional prep space and seating for family and friends. The free-standing stainless-steel hood helps to transform this Craftsman-style kitchen into a 21st century treasure.

Real Estate Photography

Hunter Loma

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and medium wood cabinets.

Red Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!