Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

College Hill Providence

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Country Classic Renovation

Vineuve Construction Inc.

This kitchen was proudly designed and built by Vineuve. We spared no expense on its transformation and the result has been well worth the care and effort. We prioritized function, longevity, and a clean, bright aesthetic while preserving the existing character of the space.

Transitional Kitchen with Modern Accents

RCQ DESIGN

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Marvin Windows & Doors

SpringHouse Window & Door

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Cornsilk and White Kitchen

Colorado Kitchen Designs

A combination of whire painted, rasised panel door with cornsik distressed accents. Beautiful large wood hood and a ton of storage accesories throughout. Amazing coffered ceiling with beadboard.

Fairview French Villa

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Legacy Lakehouse

Lowell Custom Homes

www.lowellcustomhomes.com - Lake Geneva WI Kitchen cabinetry designed by Geneva Cabinet Company from Medallion Cabinetry, white perimeter cabinetry with navy blue island, nautical inspired lighting, paneled refrigerator door, upper display cabinets. NanaWall window opens up to screened in porch for indoor outdoor living.

Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Woodland Way, Parkwood

BJF Joinery

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Projects by Highline Construction

User

Country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Garden Oasis l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Sweet Oaks Farm- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Kistler & Knapp Builders, Inc. Landscape Architect: Lorayne Black Landscape Architect Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

This lower level bar was a special surprise from wife to husband - the custom Criss Craft boat island was kept under wraps until unveiled in a special moment. The floor is a wide plank floor that mimics wood but with fun blue and grey color tones. The backsplash tile is an oversides arabesque mosaic in a blue that miimics the lake water. The bar is truly a kitchenette for entertaining on the lake level, complete with full fridge, range, dishwasher and built in bar on that far left cabinet. The counterstools were custom made for the project by a local craftsman.

Boston Beauty

Threetrees Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, coffered and timber.

Modernized Kitchen in Expansive Shelves

United Signature Tacoma

A fresh-looking kitchen design with white and medium colored wood finishes. ⁠
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

parete di fondo a specchio
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, coffered, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Eel Brook Common Kitchen

Into interior design

Photo credit Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

White Kitchen with Coffered 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!