Peter Molick Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Greenwich Village Apartment

GSW Cabinetry Inc.

Rift White oak Cabinetry w/cerused finish Seeded Glass panels by Bendheim Glass
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Glen Iris Californian Bungalow Renovation and Extension

Everlong Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

12th Street

Storie Collective

In this Victorian home on Capitol Hill, the interior had been gut renovated by a developer to match a modern farmhouse aesthetic which did not reflect our client. Our scope included a complete overhaul of the primary bathroom and powder room, a heavy kitchen refresh, along with new hardware, doors, paint, lighting, furnishings and window treatments throughout the home. Our goal was to also elevate the home’s architectural details, including a new stair rail, back to what could have been original millwork while creating a feminine, sophisticated space for a family of 5 (plus one adorable furry friend).

New Green Shaker Kitchen

Planet Furniture

How’s this for brightening up your day? This is our latest project hot off the press – a beautiful family kitchen in Letchworth, Herts. hand painted in Goblin by the Little Greene Paint Company. The large, open plan space lends itself, perfectly, to the rich colour of the bespoke Shaker cabinets, creating a kitchen zone where the vibrancy of the blue/green pops in the otherwise neutral colour scheme of the wider space. We’re excited to see how much green is taking off in kitchen trends and this particular shade is bang on trend! Providing ample space for sitting as well as prepping and storage, the large kitchen island with its CRL Calacatta Quartz worktop is as functional as it is beautiful. The sharp white marble finish is durable enough for family living and pairs beautifully with the integrated Neff hob and downdraft extractor. The shelving above the sink run looks fab with the integrated lighting and adds the touch of personality that comes with a totally bespoke design, whilst the Quooker Flex Tap in Stainless Steel looks elegant against the Quartz worktop. Finally, check out the tall cupboard with its spice rack (or bottle holder) built into the door. All of our cabinetry is built to your specification so that no space, no matter how small is wasted. Genius!

Warm Scandinavian

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

White oak flooring, walnut cabinetry, white quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, white inset wall cabinets
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Donner du style à un appartement acheté sur plans

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet Un appartement familial en Vente en Etat Futur d’Achèvement (VEFA) où tout reste à faire. Les propriétaires ont su tirer profit du délai de construction pour anticiper aménagements, choix des matériaux et décoration avec l’aide de Decor Interieur. Notre solution A partir des plans du constructeur, nous avons imaginé un espace à vivre qui malgré sa petite surface (32m2) doit pouvoir accueillir une famille de 4 personnes confortablement et bénéficier de rangements avec une cuisine ouverte. Pour optimiser l’espace, la cuisine en U est configurée pour intégrer un maximum de rangements tout en étant très design pour s’intégrer parfaitement au séjour. Dans la pièce à vivre donnant sur une large terrasse, il fallait intégrer des espaces de rangements pour la vaisselle, des livres, un grand téléviseur et une cheminée éthanol ainsi qu’un canapé et une grande table pour les repas. Pour intégrer tous ces éléments harmonieusement, un grand ensemble menuisé toute hauteur a été conçu sur le mur faisant face à l’entrée. Celui-ci bénéficie de rangements bas fermés sur toute la longueur du meuble. Au dessus de ces rangements et afin de ne pas alourdir l’ensemble, un espace a été créé pour la cheminée éthanol et le téléviseur. Vient ensuite de nouveaux rangements fermés en hauteur et des étagères. Ce meuble en plus d’être très fonctionnel et élégant permet aussi de palier à une problématique de mur sur deux niveaux qui est ainsi résolue. De plus dès le moment de la conception nous avons pu intégrer le fait qu’un radiateur était mal placé et demander ainsi en amont au constructeur son déplacement. Pour bénéficier de la vue superbe sur Paris, l’espace salon est placé au plus près de la large baie vitrée. L’espace repas est dans l’alignement sur l’autre partie du séjour avec une grande table à allonges. Le style L’ensemble de la pièce à vivre avec cuisine est dans un style très contemporain avec une dominante de gris anthracite en contraste avec un bleu gris tirant au turquoise choisi en harmonie avec un panneau de papier peint Pierre Frey. Pour réchauffer la pièce un parquet a été choisi sur les pièces à vivre. Dans le même esprit la cuisine mixe le bois et l’anthracite en façades avec un plan de travail quartz noir, un carrelage au sol et les murs peints anthracite. Un petit comptoir surélevé derrière les meubles bas donnant sur le salon est plaqué bois. Le mobilier design reprend des teintes présentes sur le papier peint coloré, comme le jaune (canapé) et le bleu (fauteuil). Chaises, luminaires, miroirs et poignées de meuble sont en laiton. Une chaise vintage restaurée avec un tissu d’éditeur au style Art Deco vient compléter l’ensemble, tout comme une table basse ronde avec un plateau en marbre noir.

Blue Transitional Kitchen

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Kristol Kumar Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and subway tile splashback.

Color Loving Ranch

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Historic Brookside

Meridian Construction Corp.

South Wall. Inset cabinets. 3/4" boxes. Venatino Extra Marble counter, 1/2" Carrara marble Subway tile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a peninsula, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Knox st. Newport Beach

User

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This is an example of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and no island.

104 Morning Mist

Val Bratcher Custom Homes

Custom Kitchen Cabinets painted with Sherman Williams Unusual Gray. Stove Vent painted to match. Marble Mont Blanc
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops and with island.

Coastal Florida Homes

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Hackney Kitchen redesign

Zoe Willis Design

CREATING CONTRASTS Marble checkerboard floor tiles and vintage Turkish rug add depth and warmth alongside reclaimed wood cabinetry and shelving. Veined quartz sink side worktops compliment the old science lab counter on the opposite side.

Danville Hilltop Hideaway

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated at the top of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Park in Danville, this mid-century modern hilltop home had great architectural features, but needed a kitchen update that spoke to the design style of the rest of the house. We would have to say this project was one of our most challenging when it came to blending the mid-century style of the house with a more eclectic and modern look that the clients were drawn to. But who doesn't love a good challenge? We removed the builder-grade cabinetry put in by a previous owner and took down a wall to open up the kitchen to the rest of the great room. The kitchen features a custom designed hood as well as custom cabinetry with an intricate beaded details that sets it apart from all of our other cabinetry designs. The pop of blue paired with the dark walnut creates an eye catching contrast. Ridgecrest also designed and fabricated solid steel wall cabinetry to store countertop appliances and display dishes and glasses. The copper accents on the range and faucets bring the design full circle and finish this gorgeous one-of-a-kind-kitchen off nicely.

Montgomery

Design Theory Studio

Mid-century modern custom beach home
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sea of Tile

Victoria Highfill

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Sea Ranch Sculpture Point Kitchen

David Moulton AIA

he kitchen, which sits adjacent to the living room with its sweeping views of the ocean, was upgraded with polished Del Mare Granite countertops, new GE Appliances, and Akdo Icelandic glass tiles at the backsplash. Existing track lights throughout the house were replaced by new Lightolier LED track fixtures, and Hubbardton Forge Corona pendants were customized to hang on a sloped ceiling over the kitchen bar. searanchimages.com

Vinyl

Barnards Carpet One Floor & Home

vinyl flooring
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Turquoise 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!