Decorative parquet flooring ties in perfectly with the dark wooden sculptured island legs, which along with deep blue beaded cabinets, enhance the traditional features of this Victorian home. Polished chrome pendant lights hang elegantly over the marble counter.

Mascheroni Construction

Kitchen Installations

Wet Dog Tile Co.

(1) An absolutely stunning, bright, and wide shot of this beautiful kitchen. 3 large pendant lights hang down from the ceiling above a long and sleek kitchen island with three beautiful olive green chairs surrounding. Above the stainless steel range is a mural we created using stone, glass, and ceramic decoratives. We made a one-of-a-kind backsplash mural for a one-of-a-kind kitchen!

Valley Mountainside

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Tom Howley

This bright and light shaker style kitchen is painted in bespoke Tom Howley paint colour; Chicory, the light Ivory Spice granite worktops and Mazzano Tumbled marble flooring create a heightened sense of space.

Aston Road Kitchen

Venegas and Company

West Philadelphia Addition

Hanson Fine Building

Photography by Jeffrey Totaro. The floor is re-sawn from salvaged heart pine beams. The kitchen table is a Henredon drop leaf table, purchased at auction and rehabbed by the homeowner's grandfather. A section of the ceiling was purposely left exposed in the kitchen to reveal the second floor framing, which was then white washed to match the wood walls of the addition. The floor-to-ceiling kitchen windows are JELD-WEN.

Doncaster East Home - Kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photography by Shannon McGrath

A new home in the New York Suburbs

Laura Moss

San Francisco Apartment

Workroom C

Contemporary kitchen with traditional elements Photo by Eric Zepeda

woodlawn residence

Witt Construction

Traditional Painted Kitchen

Churchwood Design

Küche im Landhausstil

FLAIG Kreativer Innenausbau

Die geräumige Küche im Landhausstil überzeugt durch ihre intelligent gestaltete Anordnung. Die große Kochinsel lädt zum backen, schneiden und zubereiten ein. Und ist zudem der ideale Ort die Einkäufe abzustellen. Die Elektrogeräte sind im Küchendesign integriert und verschwinden hinter den schönen weißen Fronten im Landhausstil. Der spülberich, der häufig in Verwendung ist wurde am Fenster angelegt, für genügen Tageslicht. Die roten Wände geben der Küchen einen Kick und bringen die weißen eleganten Schränke gut zum Ausdruck.

Михаил Лоскутов

MMG Marble and Granite

This displays a beautiful kitchen that utilized Volakas as the backsplash above the stovetop.

А+Ю

Студия дизайна Анны Присяжнюк «ЙОХ architects»

SieMatic - Classic BeauxArts 2

Küchenhaus Süd

EBENSO VERSPIELT WIE REDUZIERT Diese Planungslösung einer SieMatic BeauxArts zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie aus der Kombination von traditionellem und modernem Design ein neues, ganz individuelles Bild entsteht. Grifflose, minimalistische Edelstahl-Unterschränke neben klassischen Lacktüren mit warm glänzend vernickelten Griffen, die traditionelle Glasvitrine neben dem modernen Hochglanz-Kühlgerät, der extreme Kontrast zwischen Koch- und Spülbereich: So elegant lässt sich mit Stilen spielen, wenn sensible Farbgestaltung den Ton angibt.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset 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!