Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Updated Classic Home

Neff Designs

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Hillside Terrace San Juan Capistrano

Maker Design Group

Elegant Subway Tile Kitchen, Shower, & Bath
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors, with island, red floor and stainless steel appliances.

General Haig St.

Decro Development, LLC.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Sinclair - Silver Lake - Kitchen Remodeling - Spanish Revival

Pearl Remodeling

Spanish Kitchen remodeling project in Silver Lake, Ca. This small (900SF) home featured a very small Spanish looking kitchen where the owners wanted to keep the same style with some contemporary elements

Photos

B. Jaeger Inc. Construction

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops, painted wood floors and red floor.

Guadalupe Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Bright and quaint Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor, white benchtop, no island and mosaic tile splashback.

Residential Interiors #2

Emma Wood Photos

Country style kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kew East Kitchen

ALLCITY Bathroom and Kitchens

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors and red floor.

BUNGALOW KITCHEN

hungryeye

Kitchen in a 1926 bungalow done to my clients brief that it should look 'original' to the house. The three stars of the kitchen are the immaculately restored 1928 high-oven WEDGWOOD stove, the SubZero refrigerator/freezer disguised to look like a vintage ice-box, complete with vintage hardware, and the kitchen island, designed to reference a farm-house table with a pie-save underneath, done in ebonized oak and painted bead-board. The floor is lip-stick red Marmoleum with double inlaid black borders, the counters are honed black granite, and the cabinets, walls, and trim are painted a soft cream-color taken from a 1926 Dutch Boy paint deck. All photographs are courtesy David Duncan Livingston. (Kitchen featured in the Fall 2018 issue of AMERICAN BUNGALOW.)

Glamorous Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Dining at home has never looked so good! This glamorous kitchen renovation in downtown Plymouth, Michigan has us ready for a dinner party (socially distanced, of course!) Our own full-overlay custom Sharer Cabinetry is painted in a soft linen color, complimented by quartz perimeter counter tops. The furniture-style center island is topped with a luxurious porcelain counter top, while a beveled marble tile backsplash adds movement and dimension to the room. Custom made cabinet panels conceal appliances for a polished and seamless look. The room’s crowning feature is an imposing custom-made hood by Classic Custom Metalworks, made of stainless steel with brass accents. The soft color palette, mixed with transitional design elements and natural stone accents creates a gorgeous yet practical space, perfect for everything from informal family meals to hosting posh dinner parties. #kitchenremodel #customcabinetry #michiganmade #interiordesign #homerenovations #glamkitchen

White Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Brick Walls

Building Culture

This bright and modern kitchen, coupled with the natural materials of brick and stone, lend it a timeless feel. Designed by Austin Tunnell
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Modern Charm Spanish Remodel

Sato Architects, Inc.

Sato Architects was hired to update the kitchen, utility room, and existing bathrooms in this 1930s Spanish bungalow. The existing spaces were closed in, and the finishes felt dark and bulky. We reconfigured the spaces to maximize efficiency and feel bigger without actually adding any square footage. Aesthetically, we focused on clean lines and finishes, with just the right details to accent the charm of the existing 1930s style of the home. This project was a second phase to the Modern Charm Spanish Primary Suite Addition.

Spanish Estate

Driftwood Studio, Inc

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Glamorous Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

Photo of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Other with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and subway tile splashback.

Sinclair - Silver Lake - Kitchen Remodeling - Spanish Revival

Pearl Remodeling

MIDTOWN REMODEL

HUNTINGTON ID

Kitchen in this midcentury home remodeled with extra storage in this butler's pantry.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

White Kitchen with Red Floor 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!