Lake House Kitchen With Ivory and Capri Blue Accents

Remodeled kitchen in a lake house on the water at Oak Run in Illinois (near Galesburg). Complete start to finish kitchen remodel by Village Home Stores featuring coastal colors and Koch Cabinetry in the Bristol door and a combination of Ivory and Capri painted finishes. Cambria quartz in the Berwyn design and luxury vinyl plank flooring from Engineered Floors in the Key Largo color also featured.

Stonegate Residence - Second Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

Designing with a pop of color was the main goal for this space. This second kitchen is adjacent to the main kitchen so it was important that the design stayed cohesive but also felt like it's own space. The walls are tiled in a 4x4 white porcelain tile. An office area is integrated into the space to give the client the option of a smaller office space near the kitchen. Colorful floral wallpaper covers the ceiling and creates a playful scene. An orange office chair pairs perfectly with the wallpapered ceiling. Dark colored cabinetry sits against white tile and white quartz countertops.

Glorious Kitchen in Manhasset

HOMEREDI

Chuck Dana's Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops and no island.

Blue-Green Painted Kitchen Cabinets in Rockville, MD

Kitchen Saver

The bright blue-green cabinet doors make the flecks of blues, greens, and oranges in the acrylic “Sea Glass” countertop pop. White appliances and the solid white tile backsplash add to the funky retro vibe.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

West Seattle Kitchen

CRD Design Build

Yuriy Manchick
Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Diewock Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen Stainless Steel Hood Photographer: Sacha Griffin
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen - San Clemente

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with blue splashback, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Fine Fixtures

Incomparable craftsmanship emphasizes the sleekness that Sutton brings to the modern kitchen. With its smooth front finish, this fireclay sink is as dependable as it is durable, and it will add reassuring warmth and style to your kitchen for years to come.

Loup Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Emerald & Copper Craftsman

Mom's Design Build

Let's talk about storage! This wall of custom green cabinets is not short on smart storage. Each cabinet offers a space for each specific tool, seasoning or ingredient. The inset portion is a dedicated charging station and catch all.

Cross Street

Provincial Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Teak Door Fronts on IKEA Kitchen Cabinets

Grain Wood Shop

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Fusion

Crafted Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Design-Build

Ever After Custom Homes

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Fort Collins

Artisan Remodeling & Design

We love the way the walnut uppers compliment the blue base cabinets, and think the gold pulls do a beautiful job tying everything together. We also love the crisp simplicity of the white stacked subway backsplash.

Farmhouse Kitchen at Plantation - Florida

OC Architectural Woodwork

Large country open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Burry Residence

marcon KITCHEN + BATH STUDIO

Inspired by Chef Michael Smith's kitchen, as well as a painting of Santorini, which hangs over the spice library. Design and Photos by Uli Rankin
Country separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Blue-Green Painted Kitchen Cabinets in Rockville, MD

Kitchen Saver

Farm House Sink with Pull-Down Faucet

Michelle's Interiors

To increase natural light in the kitchen, I enlarged the window over the white farm house sink. I also included a built-in dish soap dispenser to the right of the faucet. It is easier to use than having to reach for a large plastic squirt bottle under the sink every time our client wants to do dishes. Photo by Jeff Mateer

Turquoise Kitchen with Porcelain 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!