Design ideas for a large traditional galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Spanish Wells - Brams Point

Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.

John McManus
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Victorian Kitchen Remodel in Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Scott Hargis
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Carlton Terrace by Rosstang Architects

Elizabeth Schiavello Photography

Contemporary kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cooking Up a Classic

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

A plush window seat is flanked by glass-front cabinets. Scott Bergmann Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo
Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Aylesbury - A Classic Shaker Kitchen in a Victorian House

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to undertake the full refurbishment of an existing kitchen space in a Victorian railway cottage in a small village, near Aylesbury. The clients were seeking a light, bright traditional Shaker kitchen that would include plenty of storage and seating for two people. In addition to removing the old kitchen, they also laid a new floor using 60 x60cm floor tiles in Lakestone Ivory Matt by Minoli, prior to installing the new kitchen. All cabinetry was handmade at the Simon Taylor Furniture cabinet workshop in Bierton, near Aylesbury, and it was handpainted in Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. The Shaker design includes cot bead frames with Ovolo bead moulding on the inner edge of each door, with tongue and groove panelling in the peninsula recess and as end panels to add contrast. Above the tall cabinetry and overhead cupboards is the Simon Taylor Furniture classic cornice to the ceiling. All internal carcases and dovetail drawer boxes are made of oak, with open shelving in oak as an accent detail. The white window pelmets feature the same Ovolo design with LED lighting at the base, and were also handmade at the workshop. The worktops and upstands, featured throughout the kitchen, are made from 20mm thick quartz with a double pencil edge in Vicenza by CRL Stone. The working kitchen area was designed in an L-shape with a wet run beneath the main feature window and the cooking run against an internal wall. The wet run includes base cabinets for bins and utility items in addition to a 60cm integrated dishwasher by Siemens with deep drawers to one side. At the centre is a farmhouse sink by Villeroy & Boch with a dual lever mixer tap by Perrin & Rowe. The overhead cabinetry for the cooking run includes three storage cupboards and a housing for a 45cm built-in Microwave by Siemens. The base cabinetry beneath includes two sets of soft-opening cutlery and storage drawers on either side of a Britannia range cooker that the clients already owned. Above the glass splashback is a concealed canopy hood, also by Siemens. Intersecting the 16sq. metre space is a stylish curved peninsula with a tongue and grooved recess beneath the worktop that has space for two counter stools, a feature that was integral to the initial brief. At the curved end of the peninsula is a double-door crockery cabinet and on the wall above it are open shelves in oak, inset with LED downlights, next to a tall white radiator by Zehnder. To the left of the peninsula is an integrated French Door fridge freezer by Fisher & Paykel on either side of two tall shallow cabinets, which are installed into a former doorway to a utility room, which now has a new doorway next to it. The cabinetry door fronts feature a broken façade to add further detail to this Shaker kitchen. Directly opposite the fridge freezer, the corner space next to doors that lead to the formal dining room now has a tall pantry larder with oak internal shelving and spice racks inside the double doors. All cup handles and ball knobs are by Hafele.

Venetian Gold Kitchen

Portfolio Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Historical Whitten Residence

Architect, Kathy A Prochnow, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ

Renovated kitchen with exposed brick and wood burning stove by Waterford.
Design ideas for a small traditional eat-in kitchen in Omaha with white cabinets, porcelain floors and white appliances.

Kitchen detail

Judy Luckenbach Interior Design

The antiqued white beadboard splash brightens the counter areas, and the custom designed spice and plate racks add storage in otherwise awkward areas.

Bradford Woods Kitchen Project

Beahm & Son, Ltd.

This French Provincial style kitchen was a different project for us. We had to move outside of our comfort zone and really push ourselves to meet the customer's needs. With such a style, there are many unique details, and products that made this a fun project to take on.

Bradford Woods Kitchen Project

Beahm & Son, Ltd.

Victorian Kitchen Remodel in Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

At the home owner’s request, a custom mosaic was designed and crafted using the tree of life pattern in marble and onyx to create a focal point above the 48 inch gas range.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

French Chateau Kitchen

TradeMark GC, LLC

TradeMark GC, LLC
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California

John Malick & Associates

Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Rice University Design

Kitchen & Bath Decor & More

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Hambrook - Chichester - Refurbishment & Extension

Helyer Davies Architects

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Displaying diversity of projects to match customers style.

Kitchens By Terrie

This is my kitchen remodel. There were two walls removed from a nook area at the second window. We raised the windows and made our own stained glass windows (transom now shown) and leaded glass doors for our built-in China cabinet. This was a 12 foot square with three doorways. Love it every day since 2003. A local artist painted a full length French waiter on our Sub Zero refrigerator.

Victorian Kitchen with Porcelain Floors 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 Victorian 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!