Prep sink on opposite side of the kitchen from the main sink is in close proximity to cooking area. The framed print is a nod the homes architect and his more famous work. Photographed by Justin Bacon

Church Conversion

Id designs

The kitchen needed to be part of the main living area, blend but not clash with the amazing room features. They chose an Art Deco scheme throughout as a nod to the era of the church which has really worked with the wood panelling and crittall style doors. Keeping the style simple here is the key with clever lighting and wood flooring. We used little greene paint throughout. The units are painted in Jack Black and the dresser in wood ash. Brass handles and grills really show off the units. The finishing touches really makes such a difference when designing a scheme.

White Delight — New Construction Kosher Kitchen in Pikesville, MD

Design 613, LLC

The cabinets are from the stock line 6 Square. 6 Square is a well-made line for the price. The color is Cloud White and the raised panel door style is Hampton. The island can seat 3 adults.

The Vatten Hus

The Surface Collection

Here at The Surface Collection, we love to see design ventures come to life... Here we see Atlas Plan's Calacatta Extra as a worktop surface, backsplash and island for The Vatten Hus luxury canal boat. The grey veining in the Calacatta surface is beautifully complimented by the contemporary design, colours and textures of this inspirational kitchen. To view the Atlas Plan Marble range, just visit our website - hope to see you soon!

Country Retreat

Studio Hooton

Photograph by martingardner.com

Farmhouse kitchen unleashed in Toluca Lake, CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

In a wonderful Tudor 30’s home there was a tiny kitchen, a tiny laundry and a tiny breakfast nook enclosed by walls. We removed all the walls and reframed the load bearing beams to convert these tiny little spaces into one large kitchen with many windows for a bright feeling, another wall was removed to connect the kitchen space to the dining and living room creating a great semi-open space. Classical shaker cabinets with a pewter accent island combined with the warmth of the bamboo flooring and the wooded floating shelves made this kitchen feel like it was always there. Modern gold pulls, plumbing fixtures and pendant light combined with the Viking range give this kitchen a high end feeling.

Belsize Park, nw3

Finch London

matt lacquer doors knurled brass handles, oak mfc interiors, oak veneer drawer boxes and oak veneer box shelves with curved ends and led strip lights base & tall cabinets - serpentine 233 by little greene paint co wall cabinets - wood ash 229 by little greene paint co worktops – 20mm bianco carrara by unistone 80mm end grain circular oak breakfast bar

Cape inspired kitchen

N Sabella Inc

Inspired by Cape styles, this new Natick client desired an updated look with a better traffic pattern that was more open with smarter storage. By removing the peninsula, island seating reduced their sons fighting because now they weren’t competing for stools. They also fulfilled their dream of a coffee bar. The stove, backsplash and attractive hood are now a beautiful focal point from the family room view. They worked with our partner, Amany Design Studio, to select a clean, seamless look. This busy family now has a hidden command central and charging station. Custom-designed, pull-out shelving created organization and maximum storage within the new cabinets.

White L-Shaped Kitchen Upgrade

Harbour Towne Construction

This L-shaped upgraded kitchen gave the home not only space to move around the space without the interruption of traffic, but also plenty of counter space.

Handleless Modern Kitchen Cashmere | Inspired Elements | London

Inspired Elements Ltd

Handleless Modern Kitchen with dinning area cashmere white, granite worktop finish and you may look at this easyline golden profile Handle L Shape Kitchen.

27th Street

Signature Interior Designs

Traditional Home in Little Flock

New Century Countertops

The kitchen and laundry room use Viatara Karis Quartz with a 3 cm thickness. The master bath uses Carrara Stone Marble 3 cm thickness. The game room and bathroom use Ceaserstone Raven Quartz. The other two bathrooms use White Storm Marble and Viatera Mica Quartz. This home is a traditional design with modern colors.

Boerne - Spring Hill Rd

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This large and bright kitchen was rethought from a dark cabinet, dark counter top and closed in feel. First the large separating wall from the kitchen into the back hallway overlooking the pool was reduced in height to allow light to spill into the room all day long. Navy Cabinets were repalinted white and the island was updated to a light grey. Absolute black counter tops were left on the perimeter cabinets but the center island and sink area were resurfaced in Cambria Ella. A apron front sign with Newport Brass bridge faucet was installed to accent the area. New pendant lights over the island and retro barstools complete the look. New undercabinet lighting, lighted cabinets and new recessed lighting finished out the kitchen in a new clean bright and welcoming room. Perfect for the grandkids to be in.

Custom Home - College Park Florida

LunDev Custom Homes

Open and white farmhouse kitchen with lake views

Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Santa Barbara

Arbogast Custom Homes

Coastal Inspired Renovation

Kathy Marshall Design

Michael J Lee Photography

Costello Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Farmhouse Country Kitchen Inset Cabinetry

Modern Farmhouse Cottage

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

Country Shaker-Inspired Kitchen Facelift - Adelaide Hills

Transform-A-Space

Art Department Creative

On the side of the cliff

Jennifer Ryan Design

This smallish kitchen needed to be both updated and opened up. By taking out the wall where the peninsula is now and adding a garden window made the kitchen feels much bigger even though we didn't add any square footage! Opening up the wall between the kitchen and entry also added much needed light. 48 inch AGA range is the show stopper in the room. The flush mount hood vent keeps the sight line clear.

Beige Kitchen with Yellow Benchtop 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!