Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Riley at Bradley Square

Stanley Martin Homes

This is an example of a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Floors On Crowfoot

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor 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).

Sleek Family Fun

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, white benchtop and with island.

Curtis Park Project

House of Brazier

What began as a small, extremely dated kitchen in this 1929 Spanish Casa with an even tinier nook that you could hardly eat in has turned into a gorgeous stunner full of life! We stayed true to the original style of the home and selected materials to complement and update its Spanish aesthetic. Luckily for us, our clients were on board with some color-loving ideas too! The peacock blue cabinets pair beautifully with the patterned tile and let those gorgeous accents shine! We kept the original copper hood and designed a functional kitchen with mixed metals, wire mesh cabinet detail, more counter space and room to entertain! See the before images on https://houseofbrazier.com/2019/02/13/curtis-park-project-reveal/ Photos: Sacrep

Glazed Roof Extension and Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Green Farmhouse Kitchen

Snitz Creek Cabinet Shop

A cozy and intimate kitchen in a summer home right here in South Lebanon. The kitchen is used by an avid baker and was custom built to suit those needs.

Luxury Hand Painted Kitchen - Curved Cabinets

The Painted Kitchen

Luxury hand painted, bespoke joinery kitchen in Flushing, Cornwall. Painted in situ using Farrow and Ball water based paint. Dead flat varnish finish. Designed by Samuel Walsh.

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, with island, white benchtop, white cabinets, panelled appliances, vaulted, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

2-х уровневые аппартаменты, ЖК "KLEINHOUSE", 31кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Small industrial open plan kitchen in Moscow with black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, shaker cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Rabb Glen

Davey McEathron Architecture

Leonid Furmansky
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Traditional Elegance - Chrysalis 2017 Award Winner

Mitchell Construction Group

Warren Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Country Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Nina Petchey, Bells and Bows Photography
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and coloured appliances.

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.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Hunter Tile & Construction

Design ideas for a small kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Farmhouse Fresh

Everything Home

This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. We transformed the cramped kitchen into a spacious, functional area for a growing family. A dreamy farmhouse sink island graces the kitchen, complemented by creamy white trim, light wood flooring, and stained accents. Key design elements include painted mesh inserts in select cabinet doors, a recessed niche above the range, a stunning stained mantel, and a tall faux cabinet for added storage. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Kitchen Samples

paulkporterphotography

Inspiration for a transitional galley kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Turquoise Kitchen with Shaker 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!