Victorian style galley kitchen in paint finish 2 pack satin enamel to match porters paint absolute white. Paneled and beaded drawers and doors. Alpine white reconstituted quantum quartz stone bench top with lambs tongue to front edge. Hand made ceramic tiles to splash back. Hidden pull out chopping board above dishwasher. Fridge wall size: 4m wide x 2.8m high x 0.6m deep Sink wall size: 5m wide x 0.9m high x 0.7m deep Materials: 2 pack satin enamel paint finish to match porters paint absolute white. Alpine white reconstituted quantum quartz stone bench top. Hand made ceramic tiles.

Craftsman, Mission Kitchen

Gary Arthurs-crafted interiors

Mission Kitchen in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The wood was harvested in Chester County and milled from one tree. The countertop is Green Iron Soapstone. Gary Arthurs

Designer Wood Windows

ASAP Windows and Siding

Kitchen Remodeling with Cabinet Refacing

Kitchen Solvers of Kansas City

This was a kitchen remodeling project where the kitchen cabinets were refaced. It was done with Walzcraft cherry raised center panel doors. The stain was done in a Heritage stain.

Whitewashed Cabinets

Strite Design + Remodel

New window and white washed cabinets are nice and bright. The red and white oak floor offers a nice contrast to the solid cabinets. The black crown molding and dark stained glass pendants pop against all the light colors. Photographed by Philip McClain.

Black, White & Red Kitchen

Highland Design Gallery

Kitchen Design by Robin Swarts for Highland Design Gallery in collaboration with Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Contractor: Swarts & Co. Photo © Jill Buckner

Collingwood Warehouse Apartment

Jasmine McClelland Design

Contemporary apartment kitchen in Collingwood. Photographed by Shania Shegedyn.

Garling Street

Provincial Kitchens

Wildflower Lane, La Grange

Tate Enterprises

This kitchen remodel was for two empty nesters. Their townhouse had a small working space in the kitchen with a little breakfast nook that served more as a drop zone and storage area than functional kitchen space. We completely reconfigures the spaced by moving the sink and range to the long wall adding a beverage center and drop zone as you enter through the garage and a small island for prep and conversation. The finishes include maple stained cabinet, as they didn’t want a white kitchen, with a dark blue island . They love traveling and collecting momentous from their favorite destinations. The Italian hand blown glass pendant over the sink tied the space together and made it feel special to their style. Overall, the flow is much more functional and offers ample counter space. They love working at the island when making cookies with their grandson.

Simple Beauty

Carrie Greene Design

This small island was custom sized to accomodate the narrow dimensions of the kitchen. It is small but provides loads of storage for pots, pans and baking items.

Long Beach Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Total makeover kitchen remodel in Long Beach, California! Keeping it clean, simple, and timeless, except for a blue island of adventure in the sea of white. Not even the concealed refrigerator breaks the whiteness! Rounding off the look are wooden accents, but the appearance lies! This floor is not hardwood, but wood-optic tile arranged in a herringbone pattern. Brass hardware and fixtures provide warm accents among this bright and sparkling kitchen!

Mosman 2 Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Modern kitchen renovation within a pre-war era home in Mosman. The existing room was extended to enlarge the kitchen space whilst also providing the opportunity to improve natural lighting. The overall layout of the kitchen remains the same with the exception of a large scullery/pantry at one end and minor layout optimisations.

Oasis Tiny Home Open Kitchen

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

Thick curly Hawaiian mango wood acts as a sill for this awning pass-through window. It's almost a bartop on it's own.

Wellborn Cabinet 2020

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Door Style: Amelia Finish: Aqua

First Floor Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

An inviting kitchen space - designed to make the most out of family time.

Seaford Kitchen & Laundry

The Kitchen Designer

A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space.

Ashland Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen with island and light well above for natural light from above as well as at staircase windows. Photo by Dan Arnold

Zinc Range Hood

Custom Metal Home

Custom Zinc Range Hood Panels: Zinc with darkened patina finish Strips and banding: stainless steel bars with a brushed finish

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

Westlake Kitchen

Woodworks Design Inc

Tina Greenslade

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Ceramic Splashback 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!