Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Airport Rd

Melissa Morgan, CKD, Allied ASID

Pure One Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Interior Paint Projects

Nolan Painting Inc.

Photo credit: Nolan Painting Interior Design: Raindrum Design
This is an example of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, glass tile splashback, with island, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Crisp Architects

Horse Country Home
Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

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.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor, white benchtop and with island.

Whole House Remodel Cape Coral FL - Kitchen

Progressive Design Build

The Challenge This beautiful waterfront home was begging for an update. Our clients wanted a contemporary design with modern finishes. They craved improved functionality in the kitchen, hardwood flooring in the living areas, and a spacious walk-in closet in the master bathroom. With two children in school, our clients also needed the project completed during their summer vacation – leaving a slim 90 days for the entire remodel. Could we do it? …Challenge accepted! Our Solution With their active summer travel schedule, our clients elected to vacate their home for the duration of the project. This was ideal for the intrusive nature of the scope of work. In preparation, our design team created a project plan to suit our client’s needs. With such a clear timeline, we were able to select and order long-lead items in plenty of time for the project start date. In the kitchen, we rearranged the layout to provide superior ventilation for the cooktop on the exterior wall. We added two large storage cabinets with glass doors, accented by a sleek mosaic backsplash of glass tile. We also incorporated a large contemporary waterfall island into the room. With seating at one end, the island provides both increased functionality and an eye-catching focal point for the center of the room. On the interior wall of the kitchen, we maximized storage with a wall of built-in cabinetry – complete with pullout pantry cabinets, a double oven, and a large stainless refrigerator. Our clients wisely chose rich, dark-colored wood flooring to add warmth to the contemporary design. After installing the flooring in the kitchen, we brought it into the main living areas as well. In the great room, we wrapped the existing gas fireplace in a neutral stack stone. The effect of the stone on the media and window wall is breathtaking. In the master bathroom, we expanded the closet by pushing the wall back into the adjacent pass-through hallway. The new walk-in closet now includes an impressive closet organization system. Returning to the master bathroom, we removed the single vanity and repositioned the toilet, allowing for a new, curb-less glass shower and a his-and-hers vanity. The entire vanity and shower wall is finished in white 12×24 porcelain tile. The vertical glass mosaic accent band and backlit floating mirrors add to the clean, modern style. To the left of the master bathroom entry, we even added a matching make-up area. Finally, we installed a number of elegant enhancements in the remaining rooms. The clients chose a bronze metal relief accent wall as well as some colorful finishes and artwork for the entry and hallway. Exceptional Results Our clients were simply thrilled with the final product! Not only did they return from their summer vacation to a gorgeous home remodel, but we concluded the project a full week ahead of schedule. As a result, the family was able to move in sooner than planned, giving them plenty of time to acclimate to the renovated space before their kids returned to school. Ultimately, we provided the outstanding results and customer experience that our clients had been searching for. “We met with many other contractors leading up to signing with Progressive Design Build. When we met Mike, we finally felt safe. We had heard so many horror stories about contractors! Progressive was the best move we could have made. They made our dream house become a reality. Vernon was in charge of our project and everything went better than we expected. Our project was completed earlier than expected, too. Our questions and concerns were dealt with quickly and professionally, the job site was always clean, and all subs were friendly and professional. We had a wonderful experience with Progressive Design Build. We’re so grateful we found them.” – The Mader Family

Millbrae Traditional Kitchen Remodeling

TBS Construction Inc.

When owners contacted us they were looking for a new look for their kitchen: definitely white, beautiful and functional at the same time, with granite countertops, window bench and dining space. Working together we created the new space they will enjoy for many years to come. Custom-made kitchen cabinets from Crystal Cabinets Work, high quality, durable windows from Marvin Windows and Doors, Caesarstone granite countertops and other high end products accumulated all in one kitchen for functionality, for pleasure and excitements.

GE Kitchen Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

GE appliances answer real-life needs. Define trends. Simplify routines. And upgrade the look and feel of the living space. Through ingenuity and innovation, next generation features are solving real-life needs. With a forward-thinking tradition that spans over 100 years, today’s GE appliances sync perfectly with the modern lifestyle.

Manhattan Beach Urban chic

CEK Design, Inc.

From a heavy dark Mediterranean we transformed this kitchen into a light and airy space. I love the quartz counters and glass backslash but mostly love the gorgeous turquoise we selected for the island. Photos were taken by Kim Pritchard

Townhouse Kitchen Remodel

The Modern Hive

Paula Moser Photography
Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodeling Gold Cost Chicago

123 Remodeling Inc.

The original outdated kitchen was demolished, walls were torn down and kitchen was opened up. Though this is not a top of the line kitchen remodel its a good example of what can be done with a small budget for an outdated kitchen design. For more before and after photos, visit: http://123remodeling.com/1030-north-state-st-gold-coast-condo-remodel/

Kitchen - Fishers, IN - 2020

The HomeWright, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Folding Door

Tenhulzen Residential

12-foot wide Andersen folding doors provide access to the patio, exposing seasonal guests to a bar-height counter.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Historic home Downtown Northville

Emery Design | Build

phoenixphotographic.com
Inspiration for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Harding Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

White transitional kitchen waterfall island Photo by: Sacha Griffin
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Uniquely Modern 2 Family

Hudson Place Realty

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Unique property offering an ultra contemporary main house with private driveway for 2 cars and a separate 1 story building that can serve as a rental apartment, office, artist’s studio or in-law suite. With glass & light as the defining theme, this modern masterpiece has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3 levels featuring a dramatic 18’ on the main level dining room, a completely custom kitchen with pickled white oak and enameled cabinets, Ceasarstone quartz counters, stainless steel Electrolux Icon appliances & 6 burner stove. Other features include stainless steel & glass railings, enormous master suite with walk-in closet, marble mosaic tiles, rain shower and custom 6 ft mirrored medicine cabinet, on demand hot water, 2” bluestone patio with gas, electric and water hook up. Entire home is smart wired. Truly fabulous property.

Luxurious Kitchen Remodel with Chef's range

NIBIO LLC

Rachael Adkins
Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Turquoise Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback 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!