This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and no 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.

Washington, DC Victorian Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Greater Pacific Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Bayside Victorian Kitchen

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

This newly construction Victorian styled Home has an open floor plan and takes advantage of it's spectacular oven view. Hand distressed cabinetry was designed to accommodate an open floor plan. The large center Island separates the work side of the kitchen but adds visual interest by adding open shelving to the back of the island. The large peninsula bar was added to hide a structural column and divides the great room from the kitchen.

Highgate House

Cairn

Peter Landers
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Kitchen Remodel "Intimate Victorian"

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

Major Transformation in an old Chestnut Hill Home. Stained glass window.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Hartert-Russell

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Kitchens

Peter J. Pioli Interiors

Space designed by Peter J. Pioli Interiors.
Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchens

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

San Luis Kitchen Co, Victorian Cottage

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A small guest cottage is tucked in the upstairs of the carriage house of a local historic Victorian home. Although the space is small, the homeowner wanted to be true to the historic architecture while gaining every little bit of storage space possible. We met this goal using frame-less construction cabinetry in a simple traditional style -- adding details such as the turned posts at the bar and rosette/fluting on the upper cabinets. On the refrigerator wall, we reduced the depth of the base cabinets to allow the sink to center on the window -- the corner wall cabinet also had to be reduced in depth to fit. This staggered effect lends charm to the space besides being practically necessary. Note the plank ceiling, window seat & lighted upper display in the cabinets.

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar with Beer and Seltzer Tap

J Davey

Cabinets from Conestoga Wood Specialties (Conestogawood.com) from Cabinet Joint (Cabinetjoint.com) Backsplash tile: Quemere Beer tap, Seltzer Tap, Chilled Filtered Water, Hot/Cold Walnut Counter: Armani Fine Woodworking ( http://www.armanifinewoodworking.com/ )

19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales

Kate Johns Designs

Entering into the huge kitchen/family room, looking towards the doors that connect it to the original living room and dining room. We removed the original back wall to double the size of this room with a two story addition. We added a bank of 19th century style double hung windows over the farmhouse sink and had a large center island custom built.

Interior view

Adam Green Architect

An interior renovation of the historic Phelps-Hopkins house in the quaint river town of Newburgh, Indiana. This project involved the conversion of the original butler's quarters into a new modern kitchen that was sensitive to the existing historical features of the home. The kitchen features a monumental island with Carrera marble countertops and a custom range hood.

Highgate House

Cairn

Belmont

Signature Innovations LLC

The stunning kitchen is proof a space can be comfortable yet elegant. The kitchen’s Vintage French Oak floor gives a sense of warmth & history with its reclaimed wood appearance while the bold navy blue island & off-white glazed cabinets balances the space with a sophisticated elegance. Floor: 7″ wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection hand scraped pillowed edge color Komaco Lite Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Madrona Victorian

Atelier Drome Architecture

The kitchen has been completely redone to keep up with the modern lifestyle of the owners.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Victorian 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 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!