Custom Kitchen. Design-build by Trueblood. [decor: Delier & Delier] [photo: Tom Grimes]
Photo of a country kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Oberholtzer Custom Cabinetry

Merritt Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances and travertine floors.

Merriam Street

Oak Hill Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Projet Escher

Clémentine Mailhac

Rénovation de la cuisine suite au réaménagement de la salle d'eau. Photo : Léandre Cheron
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and black floor.

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Butler's Pantry with Glass Cabinets

DG Kitchen & Bath

Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

illume

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Brad Montgomery
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Préparer l'arrivée d'une famille qui s'agrandit - Projet Jaurès

Mon Concept Habitation

Notre projet Jaurès est incarne l’exemple du cocon parfait pour une petite famille. Une pièce de vie totalement ouverte mais avec des espaces bien séparés. On retrouve le blanc et le bois en fil conducteur. Le bois, aux sous-tons chauds, se retrouve dans le parquet, la table à manger, les placards de cuisine ou les objets de déco. Le tout est fonctionnel et bien pensé. Dans tout l’appartement, on retrouve des couleurs douces comme le vert sauge ou un bleu pâle, qui nous emportent dans une ambiance naturelle et apaisante. Un nouvel intérieur parfait pour cette famille qui s’agrandit.

Windsor Farms Whole House Renovation

Carnes Home Builders

We reconfigured several spaces in this home to create one very large kitchen area. We love how bright and airy the space is. Custom cabinetry allowed our clients to personalize their kitchen.

Harvard 5 Kitchen

Homestead Kitchens

Inspiration for a kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Retreat

TRK Design Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Bright Kitchen Renovation - Atlanta

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to stay true to the style of this 1930's home with their kitchen renovation. Changing the footprint of the kitchen to include smaller rooms, we were able to provide this family their dream kitchen with all of the modern conveniences like a walk in pantry, a large seating island, custom cabinetry and appliances. It is now a sunny, open family kitchen.

Mackeson Road

MW Architects

French + Tye
Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and with island.

Aspen Square

Anne Grice Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with open cabinets, beige cabinets and panelled appliances.

Eclectic Masterpiece

apartmentjeanie

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with light wood cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and marble benchtops.

Bloomfield Hills Gourmet Kitchen

MainStreet Design Build

This stately Tudor, located in Bloomfield Hills needed a kitchen that reflected the grandeur of the exterior architecture. Plato Woodwork custom cabinetry was the client's first choice and she was immediately drawn to the subtle amenities like carved turnings, corbels and hand-applied glaze. The coffered ceiling over the island gave additional warmth to the room. Choosing Subzero and Wolf appliances that could be completely integrated was key to the design. Beth Singer Photography

Northern NH Home

Williams Metcalf Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with with island, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a farmhouse sink.

TRADITIONAL- MANTALOKING NJ

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Design Excellence Award winning kitchen. The open kitchen and family room coordinate in colors and performance fabrics; the vertical striped chair backs are echoed in sofa throw pillows. The antique brass chandelier adds warmth and history. The island has a double custom edge countertop providing a unique feature to the island, adding to its importance. The breakfast nook with custom banquette has coordinated performance fabrics. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom Photography-LAUREN HAGERSTROM

Whidbey Island Residence

Casa Architecture and Interior Design

Kitchen, showing custom Sub Zero refrigerator front to look like old ice box doors. Custom all copper range hood over aga range. Jed Miller
Large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Yellow Kitchen with Panelled Appliances 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!