Bright shiny blue kitchen with concrete floor with glass cover over a well discovered during building work.

Modern kitchen with transitional accents. Beautiful green and black veined marble countertop. Hidden phone outlets below island seating. Expanded coffered ceiling fames island and its seating.

Dark Grey Handle-less Kitchen

Arlington Interiors

Here is a great example of how you can mix up styles: a dark grey handle-less kitchen, with minimal white quartz worktops is paired up with bright mustard yellow painted walls, a vinyl floor with a bold geometric design, and scaffolding boards act as open shelves on the walls.

Appartamento nel centro storico di Firenze

ARKY'STUDIO

cucina

Waters Edge Modern Kitchen and Dining

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The home has a large spacious and open Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Area, all looking out to pool and lake beyond.

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Wakefield Sage Green

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Wakefield Colour: Sage Green Worktops: Carrara Quartz and Oak worktops

Kitchen Addition, West Chester, PA

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

A beautiful island is found in the middle of the space conveniently hiding a support beam by encasing it in a white column feature, which also creates some separation between the kitchen preparation area and the dining area on one side of the island. This is where you can find comfortable backed bar-stool seating great for quick family meals or cozy gatherings with convenient view of a flat screen TV against the opposite wall. The gorgeous white counter top is contrasted with the dark gray painted sides with easily accessible storage areas

5" Hindsdale

PurezaWood

Kitchen with custom wide plank flooring, white walls, white cabinets, and an island.

Kitchen #2

Kitchens Direct of Florida

Full kitchen remodel - Shaker Dove cabinets, Sparkling White quartz countertop

Castle Pines

Arise Constructions & Remodels

Arise Refinished the cabinets, hardwood floors, countertops, backsplash, sink, and fireplaces design.

Bellewood Drive Residence

A Creative Touch Draperies & Interiors

Kitchen sink window and sliding glass windows needed window treatments for light protection and privacy. A roman shade was placed above kitchen sink and a sliding traverse curtain was installed over the sliding glass door.

Wahroonga

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

NANTUCKET, MA - Nantucket Restoration

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

These owners wanted to update their historic 1860s home with modern amenities while still honoring Nantucket style influences. They had worked with DEANE on three previous projects, and the vision for this collaboration was a stylish, yet low-key kitchen that would host endless vacation gatherings. A family of seven who loved to cook together, it was key to create multiple work and seating areas that were functional but still beautiful. DEANE designed a two-toned effect with white oak lower cabinetry for durability and Chantilly Lace upper wall cabinetry for contrast. The clients decided to panel the appliances for a cohesive visual line. The understated white Quartz countertops and simple ceramic tile backsplash allow the cool wood tones of the cabinetry to be the focal point, while the high-gloss lacquer shiplap ceiling casts a glow.

Woodland Way, Parkwood

BJF Joinery

Modern Updated Jersey Shore Beach House Full Home Renovation

Amanda V Interiors

This beach house was taken down to the studs! Walls were taken down and the ceiling was taken up to the highest point it could be taken to for an expansive feeling without having to add square footage. Floors were totally renovated using an engineered hardwood light plank material, durable for sand, sun and water. The bathrooms were fully renovated and a stall shower was added to the 2nd bathroom. A pocket door allowed for space to be freed up to add a washer and dryer to the main floor. The kitchen was extended by closing up the stairs leading down to a crawl space basement (access remained outside) for an expansive kitchen with a huge kitchen island for entertaining. Light finishes and colorful blue furnishings and artwork made this space pop but versatile for the decor that was chosen. This beach house was a true dream come true and shows the absolute potential a space can have.

Marble Center Countertop

United Signature Tacoma

Smooth white cabinetries refined with a squared-size island in the white marble countertop.⁠

Woodland Road Kitchen & Powder Room

Gerald Lee Morosco Architects, PC

Kitchen with Ceramic Splashback and Coffered 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!