Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Pleasant Hill Remodel - Lisle

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

Project Pepler

Total Living Concepts

open concept kitchen merging with living room and fireplace. A space with a lot of hidden storage, and space for entertainment.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crystal Palace kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
Mid-sized eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Excel 2017

Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel

Rebel Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

COTSWOLDS

Daulby and Tickle

Range - Modern Bespoke Finish - Rough sawn sprayed veneer Appliances - Bertazzoni Worktops - Caesarstone composite stone
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Kitchens

Refresh Renovations Franklin Eastern Bays Manukau

Villa Kitchen
Small scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Country Road

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Una cucina moderna e funzionale con doppia colonna e tavolo da pranzo

User

Le richieste di Francesco per la sua cucina non erano molte. In pratica voleva un tavolo da pranzo per ospitare 2/4 persone, un frigo e congelatore capienti, lo spazio per la tv. E doveva avere il piano a induzione perché l'appartamento è di nuova costruzione. Prima di proporgli una soluzione di arredo, mi sono riservata del tempo con Francesco per capire cosa abitualmente fa e cosa si aspetta di poter fare in una cucina. Ho approfondito le sue esigenze attuali e mi sono fatta un'idea delle sue necessità future. Ed ho capito che, senza verbalizzarle, Francesco aveva bisogno di molto altro. Aveva bisogno di molto spazio contenitivo e di tanta illuminazione; la cucina doveva essere facile da pulire e fatta di materiale resistente, soprattutto il piano di lavoro doveva assolutamente essere di facile manutenzione. Siccome è un ragazzo giovane e con gusti moderni, il forno doveva essere assolutamente alto e il materiale di lavello e rubinetti doveva essere adatto ad un uso "senza troppe cerimonie" e, aggiungo io, in nuance con il top e i colori di basi e pensili. Infine, aveva assolutamente bisogno di uno spazio che fungesse da sgabuzzino per mettere i prodotti della pulizia e l'aspirapolvere. Lo spazio di questa cucina rettangolare, con due ante a battente come finestra, è ampio. Gli ho proposto una cucina bicolor, con basi di qualche tonalità più scura rispetto ai pensili. Piano di lavoro in materiale super resistente multicolor ma con tutte le tonalità presenti in cucina. Lavello e rubinetto in nuance, anch'essi in materiale resistente e facile da pulire. Luci sottopensili per tutta la lunghezza e cappa a scomparsa. Ampi cesti scorrevoli molto contenitivi, anche nelle basi ad angolo. Doppia colonna per forno, frigorifero con congelatore e spazio ad uno "sgabuzzino" per aspirapolvere e prodotti pulizia. Sotto al lavello, ampio e comodo spazio per la raccolta differenziata. L'illuminazione è completata da un lampadario originalissimo con più punti luce direzionati verso lo spazio tecnico e verso il tavolo da pranzo. Il tavolo da pranzo è allungabile mediante un meccanismo semplice e funzionale. Completano l'arredo le 4 sedie in materiale leggero e resistente, bicolor, abbinate a coppia. AL posto del rivestimento verticale in classiche piastrelle, ho optato per una pittura super lavabile di una tonalità di verde, con sfumature metalliche/iridescenti, protetta da vernice idonea al locale, che dona all'ambiente calore e particolarità, oltre ad essere in nuance con i colori presenti nel living adiacente.

Maple Ridge Modern Country Home - Kitchen

PlaidFox Studio

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Kitchen
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Ocean One Condominium

TVI Construction, Corp

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mayfair Kitchen Update

Cook Design House

photos by Callie Hobbs Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Design ideas for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Seating- ROUND STOOLS

Seating Innovations

Beautiful clean, simple, white kitchen cabinets. Love the accent of the black pendant lights, and swing out barstools that are always in place!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Harlem Loft Kitchen

One to One Studio

A large fridge is minimized by adding a cabinet panel and integrating into a painted wall, complete with a wine fridge, storage for glasses and a cocktail-mixing niche backed with antiqued wire glass mirror, in this modern loft apartment in Harlem, NY, designed and photographed by Clare Donohue / 121studio.

sommerhaus

studiocc

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Italian Farmhouse In Northern California

Juxtaposed Interiors

Butlers Pantry Off The Kitchen
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Daniel Island Home

CHD Interiors

Photographed by Patrick Brickman for Charleston Home + Design magazine
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen with Brick 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!