Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Lakeside Cottage #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber, brick splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Green with Envy - Chelmer

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Bold dark green kitchen cabinets works brilliantly against the white veined benchtop and white walls. It is an excellent choice with plenty of natural light and light flooring. It pairs beautifully with brass as a contrast. This kitchen includes a gorgeous wide island bench, a separate pantry with ample storage and gorgeous beverage cabinet, complete with wine fridge, zip filter tap and coffee station.

NANTUCKET, MA - Polpis Beach Retreat - Butler’s Pantry

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The rich Hague Blue color selected for the cabinetry is the perfect setting for the tile floor that was designed by the owners. Adding to the Parisian Bistro ambiance is the custom-built brass shelving display piece mounted on the hand-crafted, polished ceramic tile backsplash. No butler’s pantry would be complete without the SubZero Designer wine storage with refrigerator/freezer drawers. Simple white countertops create a clean line with the sink, while brass hardware completes the space.

大きなトップライトから自然光が射し込むキッチンとバスルーム

多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所

Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, brown benchtop, brown floor and timber.

Kitchen+Bath Renovation

LM Design +

Contemporary farmhouse renovation featuring metal windows at sink, zellige wall tile, quartz countertops, large format porcelain tile, shiplap ceiling, built-in desk with metal cabinet doors

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.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Gorrie Farmhouse

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and timber.

一色の家（リノベーション）

おかやま設計室..

Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Horse Country

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Once a family room, this area was converted into a breathtaking kitchen. Features include custom maple cabinetry, quartzite countertops, a large island, sliding barn door for a walk in pantry, bench and shelf in the mud room area, all crafted from walnut.

Steveston Condo

Strokes Fine Painting & Renovations

Custom white cabinets, shiplap ceiling, white quartz countertops, crown mouldings, light wood flooring.
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and no island.

Modern Farmhouse Open Concept Kitchen with Double Upper Cabinets

SAHA Development Group

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Orlando with timber.

Costa Mesa kitchen

KYM corporation

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Greenwood, Mar Vista

Interior Particulier

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, white cabinets and timber.

Steveston Condo

Strokes Fine Painting & Renovations

Gorgeous custom shiplap ceilings done in the kitchen.
Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with timber.

Farmhouse Kitchen at Plantation - Florida

OC Architectural Woodwork

Photo of a 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.

Kitchen Impact with Lighting

Studio Jung

Communal lounge and kitchen of the Retreat at Mt Cathedral, Buxton, Victoria by Studio Jung.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Turquoise Kitchen with Timber 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!