Modern kitchen with art deco feel. Silestone White Diamond benchtop
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Encino Ave

Mark Langos Interior Design

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen - 3D Design

Ng Living

3D design of a kitchen. We opened up the space but taking down the wall that separated the living room and kitchen. Incorporating the living room and dining area into the kitchen design is important with open plan kitchens. The theme of blue is carried through and the chevron wallpaper in the dining room holds to this highlight color. Shaker style back panel on the peninsular makes it look more furniture like. Mixed metals gold and chrome were used. Gold pendant lights and chrome hardware. A bookcase on the end of the peninsular means you can add more color and highlights to the white kitchen.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Mt Colah - Preparation For Sale Sydney

Westpoint Building Services Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

South Plaza KC Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Pierce Residence

Reyner Construction, LLC

This project was a complete update of kitchen with new walk in pantry, butler's pantry, full length island, 48" gas range, custom built design cabinet doors and full height china cabinet. Old heart pine flooring installed for flooring to tie kitchen together with the rest of the house. Countertops installed were forza quartz, quartzite, and butcher block material.

Soapstone Farmhouse Sink

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Elevated Elegance | Saco, ME

Heartwood Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen remodel utilizing Shiloh Eclipse frameless cabinetry. Customized door style and paint color elevate this contemporary shaker style look.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

EHS Construction

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

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

Kitchen Remodeling- Arlington VA

ABC Kitchen and Bath

With an outdated kitchen, the owners were in desperate need to change the look of their favorite section of the house. Our team started suggesting lighter colors for the cabinets, new hardware, and new fixtures including storage systems allowing efficient usage of the space. One of the highlights of the project was the stove section, where we added a beautiful porcelain tile for the backsplash and a brand new kitchen hood, that not only serve better in functionality but complemented the desired look of the kitchen. Finally, we add new pending lights on their freshly renovated kitchen island.

1920's Spanish in Glendale Rossmoyne

Sarah Solis Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Maine Mainstays: White Brick Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors Photos: Erin Little
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

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.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

cuisine ouverte, dépose mur porteur, tomette, parquet, suspension, cuisine HOUDAN, robinetterie noir, poignée cuivré, brique de verre
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

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

Lapa - Palaced House

MOKOSH - Architectura e Design de Interiores

This is an example of a galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

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!