This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Woodland

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfect for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

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.

EMERALD CITY

Studio Sven

Jacob Hand Photography + Motion- Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Bay Cottage - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.

Parnassus Heights Remodel

WA Design Architects

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and grey floor.

Reclaimed Transitional

Beach Kitchens, LLC

Brookhaven Cabinetry
Large transitional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

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.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

exactly.

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sonoma Residence

Mark Davis Design

Tim D Coy
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, white splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel in Valley Glen

Pearl Remodeling

We revamped this 1960's Mid-Century Valley Glen home, by transforming its wide spacious kitchen into a modern mid-century style. We completely removed the old cabinets, reconfigured the layout, upgraded the electrical and plumbing system of the kitchen. We installed 6 dimmable recessed light cans, new GFI outlets, new switches, and brand-new appliances. We moved the stovetop's location opposite from its original location for the sake of space efficiency to create new countertop space for dining. Relocating the stovetop required creating a new gas line and ventilation pipeline. We installed 56 linear feet of beautiful custom flat-panel walnut and off-white cabinets that house the stovetop refrigerator, wine cellar, sink, and dishwasher seamlessly. The cabinets have beautiful gold brush hardware, self-close mechanisms, adjustable shelves, full extension drawers, and a spice rack pull-out. There is also a pullout drawer that glides out quietly for easy access to store essentials at the party. We installed 45 sq. ft. of teal subway tile backsplash adds a pop of color to the brown walnut, gold, and neutral color palette of the kitchen. The 45 sq. ft. of countertop is made of a solid color off-white custom-quartz which matches the color of the top cabinets of the kitchen. Paired with the 220 sq. ft. of natural off-white stone flooring tiles, the color combination of the kitchen embodies the essence of modern mid-century style.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This labor of love turned out to be a mid-century masterpiece, thanks to Robert Maurer's expert eye for color and interior design
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Sacramento with dark wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback and with island.

Alamo Heights Treehouse

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

StoneyHollow

Lake Geneva Architects

Architect - Jason R. Bernard Photographer - Parisi.
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with dark wood cabinets.

Kitchen Island Inspiration

Poulin Design Center

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and multi-coloured benchtop.

Updated Traditional in Tomball, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The small footprint posed a challenge for storage. These beautifully stained cabinets are tall and expertly arranged to maximize every inch of available space. Extra cabinetry can be found in the butler’s pantry or bar area leaving the kitchen solely for the cook. A wrought-iron chandelier and black cabinet hardware add some warmth to this light and bright space.

Hosek Kitchen

N Time Design, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, no island, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Franklin Modern Kitchen

Labra Design Build

Modern Kitchen Remodel in a mid-century modern home in Franklin, Michigan featuring a mix of high gloss white and satin walnut cabinetry and quartz countertops with green glass tile backsplash. Three skylights flood the space with natural light. Photography by: studiOsnap

Римские шторы в разных проектах

Акцент-студио

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a single-bowl sink, white splashback, grey floor and window splashback.

Turquoise Kitchen with Dark 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!