This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Pocket Door Pantry With A Little Extra

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Palo Alto Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Palo Alto Traditional Kitchen Renovation as part of whole home renovation. This classic kitchen made of cherry wood includes a built in hood vent, a copper farmhouse sink, an elegant large kitchen island, oil rubbed bronze faucets, a window over the kitchen sink, and recessed lighting. Notice Landmark Metalcoat accent tiles on the backsplash.

Norwegian Retreat

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Piano Gloss Sensation

Interiology Design Co.

Pull up a stool to this 13’ island! A wall of white picket backsplash tile creates subtle drama surrounding 54” hood and flanking windows. Integrated refrigerator and freezer panels both hinge right for easy access. Piano gloss cabinetry and modern gold sculptural chandelier add an unexpected pop of style.

Modern Condo Design: Kitchen

Joy Street Design

Fun wallpaper, furniture in bright colorful accents, and spectacular views of New York City. Our Oakland studio gave this New York condo a youthful renovation: Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/

50's Retro kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

This was a fun re-model with a fun-loving homeowner. Know locally as 'the 50's guy' the homeowner wanted his kitchen to reflect his passion for that decade. Using Northstar appliances from Elmira Stove Works was just the beginning. We complemented the bright red of the appliances with white cabinets and black counters. The homeowner then added the yellow walls and detailed tile work to finish it off. San Luis Kitchen Co. photo: James DeBrauwere

Baker's Kitchen

Haus Interior Design

Before renovating, this bright and airy family kitchen was small, cramped and dark. The dining room was being used for spillover storage, and there was hardly room for two cooks in the kitchen. By knocking out the wall separating the two rooms, we created a large kitchen space with plenty of storage, space for cooking and baking, and a gathering table for kids and family friends. The dark navy blue cabinets set apart the area for baking, with a deep, bright counter for cooling racks, a tiled niche for the mixer, and pantries dedicated to baking supplies. The space next to the beverage center was used to create a beautiful eat-in dining area with an over-sized pendant and provided a stunning focal point visible from the front entry. Touches of brass and iron are sprinkled throughout and tie the entire room together. Photography by Stacy Zarin

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Lynch Residence, Custom Cherry Kitchen and Wine cooler station.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Colorful Contemporary in Colorado

Andrew Williams Designs

Alex Bowman
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Brown Kitchen with White Island

Design Line Kitchens

Kitchen by Design Line Kitchens in Sea Girt New Jersey Fabulous Elegance and Style create a flawless dream kitchen. Traditional arches and raised panel doors are show stoppers . Photography by: Nettie Einhorn

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

A fantastic Persian rug from Blue Parakeet Rugs brings the whole color scheme together. Vintage touches include the Wedgewood stove, the pendant light over the sink, the red bakelite clock, the vintage footstool ( a Rose Bowl find) and my collection of early California Pottery.

Spacious Palo Alto Kitchen

BWB Builders Inc.

2020 Nari Meta Gold Award Winner
This is an example of a kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and quartz benchtops.

Historic 1900's Roanoke Kitchen Remodel

Architectural Craftsmen

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Downtown Historic Transform - Northville

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern, Full Overlay, Cherry Kitchen

J&L Home Center, LLC.

This is an example of a modern eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Seattle Craftsman Kitchen

Treefrog Design

I have been working as a kitchen and bath designer in the Pacific Northwest for 13 years. I love engaging with new clients, ascertaining their needs through various interviews and meetings and then collaborating as we build their finished concept together. The variety of design styles, room layouts and function changes so much between one person and the next that no two finished products are remotely the same. This fluidity allows for endless possibilities for exploration in my field. It keeps the job interesting and has always given me a particular sense of reward and accomplishment as we near completion. The greatest personal recompense in this chosen profession is being able to walk with a client through this process and come out the other side with that client feeling elated with the end result.

Oak Heights Overlook

Liv4 Architecture

Country open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Historic Renovation Concord, MA

Platt Builders

Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Red Kitchen with Medium Hardwood Floors 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!