Ric Stovall
Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn

Werschay Homes

Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography

Lakeside Coves Clubhouse

ACE Cabinet Center

Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Basset Lane kitchen

Amelia Vallone Interiors

Amelia Vallone Logan
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Noe Valley Historic Home

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

Renovation and addition to 1907 historic home including new kitchen, family room, master bedroom suite and top level attic conversion to living space. Scope of work also included a new foundation, wine cellar and garage. The architecture remained true to the original intent of the home while integrating modern detailing and design. Photos: Matthew Millman Architect: Schwartz and Architecture

Kitchen Remodels

Morey Remodeling Group

Great transitional galley kitchen.
Design ideas for a small traditional galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Taurus Place

Woodridge Custom Builders LLC

Two pantries are in this house, one in the back of this photo and another even larger walk-in pantry off of the butler pantry.
Large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Open and Light Kitchen and Living Room Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/open-and-bright-kitchen-and-living-room

Lenexa Kitchen and Master Bath Remodel

Kara Kersten Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

bridge house

Etienne Design

Carl Tessmann, Island Timber Frame
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jimmy Crisp

Crisp Architects

Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Applewood Atomic Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

When a client tells us they’re a mid-century collector and long for a kitchen design unlike any other we are only too happy to oblige. This kitchen is saturated in mid-century charm and its custom features make it difficult to pin-point our favorite aspect! Cabinetry We had the pleasure of partnering with one of our favorite Denver cabinet shops to make our walnut dreams come true! We were able to include a multitude of custom features in this kitchen including frosted glass doors in the island, open cubbies, a hidden cutting board, and great interior cabinet storage. But what really catapults these kitchen cabinets to the next level is the eye-popping angled wall cabinets with sliding doors, a true throwback to the magic of the mid-century kitchen. Streamline brushed brass cabinetry pulls provided the perfect lux accent against the handsome walnut finish of the slab cabinetry doors. Tile Amidst all the warm clean lines of this mid-century kitchen we wanted to add a splash of color and pattern, and a funky backsplash tile did the trick! We utilized a handmade yellow picket tile with a high variation to give us a bit of depth; and incorporated randomly placed white accent tiles for added interest and to compliment the white sliding doors of the angled cabinets, helping to bring all the materials together. Counter We utilized a quartz along the counter tops that merged lighter tones with the warm tones of the cabinetry. The custom integrated drain board (in a starburst pattern of course) means they won’t have to clutter their island with a large drying rack. As an added bonus, the cooktop is recessed into the counter, to create an installation flush with the counter surface. Stair Rail Not wanting to miss an opportunity to add a touch of geometric fun to this home, we designed a custom steel handrail. The zig-zag design plays well with the angles of the picket tiles and the black finish ties in beautifully with the black metal accents in the kitchen. Lighting We removed the original florescent light box from this kitchen and replaced it with clean recessed lights with accents of recessed undercabinet lighting and a terrifically vintage fixture over the island that pulls together the black and brushed brass metal finishes throughout the space. This kitchen has transformed into a strikingly unique space creating the perfect home for our client’s mid-century treasures.

Bridger mountain home

Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.

Stone and Log Cabin. Natural stonework in outdoor spaces gives off an old-world feel that it was built generations before. Plank and chink facade and encasements on windows provide additional rustic character. The property overlooks the Bridger Mountains.

Somerville, MA - Multifamily Renovation

VIP Saloti

Cabico Kitchen offered exclusively by Design Group 47. Preverco Hardwood Flooring offered exclusively by Design Group 47.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Aspen Creek Kitchen

Mountain Living

Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Quintessential Quartersawn

Someone's in the Kitchen, Inc.

Quintessential quarter-sawn oak is perfect for craftsman-mission styling. Tough PVC flooring looks like hand-scraped oak. Convenient drawers for dishwasher and freezer.

Nighthawk, Aspen, Colorado

Chip Webster Architecture

Beautiful kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinetry and state of the art appliances. Interior Designer: Chris Powell Builder: John Wilke Photography: David O. Marlow

French Modern Kitchen

Pilar Román Design Services

A mobile island brings organization and additional work surface with the possibility of opening up the kitchen space. Pilar Román
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Placentia Modern Kitchen Remodel.

Cait Sourapas Interior Design

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Golden Hour Kitchen

RIC design build

Historic row homes in Richmond, Virginia are beautiful, but often lack spaces that make sense for modern life. Small, tucked away kitchens are the norm, so for this client we helped open up the kitchen space with thoughtful cabinetry that provided form and function. A staircase was adjusted for better flow. In addition, the sitting room of the house was upgraded with a big, bright picture window to let even more light into this space. The exterior updates around the picture window are fresh without feeling inauthentic to the home's history.

Yellow Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!