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.

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

Küchenblock Granit mit Holztheke

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Diese moderne Küche besticht durch die schlichte Farbwahl mit warmen Akzenten aus Vollholz. Darüber hinaus bietet sie viel Stauraum in deckenhohen weißen Schränken, die teilweise grifflos und teilweise mit Edelstahlgriffen ausgestattet sind. Der Gasherd ist ein Traum vieler Hobbyköche und ein weiteres Highlight in diesem Küchentraum.

Cuisine avec lave-linge et ballon eau chaude encastrés

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

GLEN LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

To create a generous mudroom and allow for a coveted pantry for storage, the fridge wall was pulled into the kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The new kitchen has been relocated to the original lean too toilet & Laundry. The windows have been replicated to match the original laundry window above the sink to create a sunny bay window with seating area

NoLa Classic

Space Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige 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.

Renovated kitchen

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

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

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Grand 2 pièces en location meublée

Un air de déco

Le carrelage effet ancien et vieilli apporte du caractère à la cuisine, dans la continuité du reste de l'appartement (poutres, tomettes, portes anciennes...)

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen - 3D Design

Ng Living

Bookcase at the end of the peninsular to display cookbooks. The blue counter stools match the wallpaper in the dining area. Clean modern lines create less visual clutter as the space isn't that big. The wall was taken down between the kitchen and living area to create a big open space. As the kitchen is narrow the decision to put in a peninsula instead of an island was made.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement esprit Art déco

Mathilde Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Nantes with timber splashback and red floor.

Walker Rd Staging

Metropolitan Staging LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel SW Portland

Lifetime Remodeling Systems

This client wanted to update their kitchen and make the island larger. Some features that are in this kitchen include built in fridge and wine fridge, cabinet style hood, glass cabinets with glass shelving. The countertop used was quartzite and the backsplash a small mosaic glass. We moved all the outlets out of the backsplash and under the cabinets to give the space a clean look.

Appartement Batignolles

Primrose Finet Architecture

Fenêtre sur cour. Un ancien cabinet d’avocat entièrement repensé et rénové en appartement. Un air de maison de campagne s’invite dans ce petit repaire parisien, s’ouvrant sur une cour bucolique.

Contemporary Cottage on Dupont

Destiny Homes

Photographer: Chuck Korpi
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Transitional on Chatham in Elmhurst

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

This kitchen received a refinishing in BM Swiss Coffee (perimeter) and Behr Lunar Surface (island). Doors and drawer fronts were changed out to a shaker with a flat center panel. New glass tile backsplash and stainless steel chimney hood. Calacatta Classique Quartz flanks the countertops as well as the water fall off of the peninsula. Check out the before picture to see how transformed this kitchen is and with the existing cabinets! All planning, modifications, and executions by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The view for the new bay window area with seating for that sunny day cuppa and view of the garden.
Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, red floor and grey 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!