Neptune handmade and hand painted shaker kitchen painted in black ( charcoal) . Suffolk style in frame kitchen . supplied by woods of london photos by Chris Snook

Upper East Side Atelier

Weil Friedman Architects

A galley kitchen was reconfigured and opened up to the living room to create a charming, bright u-shaped kitchen.
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and black benchtop.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A cream Rayburn sits in this alcove with a slate tiled splashback. An oak mantelpiece sits stylishly above, with hanging rail for pots and pans. Steve the antlers adds a rustic country accent.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The lightness of the Vic Ash timber highlights view apertures, while the limestone floor marking adds a layer of tactility, complementing the polished concrete floor to subtly delineate space. Photography by James Hung

Hartley

Lewis Alderson & Co.

An extension provides the beautiful galley kitchen in this 4 bedroom house with feature glazed domed ceiling which floods the room with natural light. Full height cabinetry maximises storage whilst beautiful curved features enliven the design. Fridge/freezer framed by larder cupboards for easy storage of all food items.

Classically Cozy Kitchen

Kristina Ciccu Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beach House - Kitchen refurbishment

Sybil Jane Barrido, FASID, CID - SJVD DESIGN

Kitchen refurbishment Photo by Henry Cabala
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

Painted Character Shaker

Lewis&Hill

Painted character Shaker style kitchen with central island, AGA, integrated appliances, white quartz worktop , limestone floor and oak beamed ceiling.

Airy open plan grey and white shaker style kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Dream home, Vedbæk

SwanfieldLiving

Design ideas for a small traditional separate kitchen in Copenhagen with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances and limestone floors.

Cucine - kitchens

michele volpi - studio interior design

particolare di un opera dell'artista Gustavo Maestre, fa capire l'amore l'amore per l'arte da parte della padrona di casa.
Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Pied-a-Flair

InsideWright

Brittany Ambridge
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Space Conscious Design Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

A small kitchen designed around the oak beams, resulting in a space conscious design. All units were painted & with a stone work surface. The Acorn door handles were designed specially for this clients kitchen. In the corner a curved bench was attached onto the wall creating additional seating around a circular table. The large wall pantry with bi-fold doors creates a fantastic workstation & storage area for food & appliances. The small island adds an extra work surface and has storage space.

Efficient

PB Kitchen Design

Integrated concrete sink and counter top
This is an example of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Space Conscious Design Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

residence F

Amitzi Architects

Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Tel Aviv with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, limestone floors and with island.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The kitchen has a pale pink nougat-like terrazzo benchtop, paired with a blonde/pink Vic Ash timber joinery to make for an appetising space for cooking. Photography by James Hung

Indian Springs

Elena Phillips Interiors

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a small transitional kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Upper East Side Atelier

Weil Friedman Architects

A galley kitchen was reconfigured and opened up to the living room to create a charming, bright u-shaped kitchen.
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Channel Reef

Anders Lasater Architects

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Small Kitchen with Limestone 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!