Kitchen with view of breakfast area to the left and hallway to Dining Room Jamie Hadley Photography

A U-shaped kitchen open to both the rear and front sides of the house, offering options for use: casual dining in the rear, more formal to the front, or dining to the front, sitting area to the back, all infused with light from all directions.

Point Loma Kitchen

Springfield Design

Belvedere residence 2

Knocknock

Detail of countertop and island. Kitchen by Case540, interior design by Mary Harris Interiors, Tiburon Ca.

Neptune Chichester Kitchen

Distinctly Living

Nicholas Yarsley

South Orange, NJ Kitchen & Pantry Contemporary Renovation

Ariana Hoffman: AH & Co. Decorative Artisans

This is a before photo of the tile backsplash that will be ultimately refinished in a painted faux marble by AH & Co. out of Montclair, NJ. The grout lines will be changed as well to a lighter cream textured sand with black lava stone highlights that mimic the existing grout finish from the floor.

High Meadow Contemporary

Caribou Construction Company

San Francisco Marina

C Wright Design

Kitchen island and cooking alcove Jamie Hadley Photography

Shan Residence - Fremont, CA

Designer Deanna

Interiors

Avalon

Custom kitchen with hand carved knotty alder cabinets, double laminated countertops.

16th Century Manor House

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Nina Petchey

Point Loma Kitchen

Springfield Design

Costa Esmerelda Brushed granite, limestone floor with glass tile accent on the floor, green glass backsplash, custom wood inset cabinets

Neptune Chichester Kitchen

Distinctly Living

Nicholas Yarsley

Chelsea Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This light and airy kitchen was painted in a Farrow and Ball green, with raised and fielded panels throughout . All the cupboards have adjustable shelves and all the drawers have a painted Farrow and Ball cock beaded face frame surround and are internally made of European oak set on hidden under mounted soft close runners. The island has a thick solid European oak worktop, while the rest of the worktops throughout the kitchen are green limestone with bull nosed edging and have a shaped upstand with a fine line inset detail just below the top. The main oven range is a Wolf with an extractor above it individually designed by Tim Wood with the motor set in the attic in a sound insulated box. Beside the large Sub-zero fridge/freezer there is a Gaggenau oven and Gaggenau steam oven. The two sinks are classic ceramic under mounted with a Maxmatic 5000 waste disposal in one of them, with Barber Wilsons nickel plated taps above. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

Griffin Place, Glebe

Cordony Group

Situated in an exclusive waterside setting, within footsteps to Blackwattle Bay sits this magnificent executive residence, presenting a superb combination of intimate privacy and innovative contemporary design. Vast corner-set living zone offers soaring ceilings and water glimpses. Loggia-style balcony dedicated to an exceptional alfresco entertaining and sanctuary. Spacious built-in bedrooms master enjoys a sleek private ensuite.

Contemporary Entertaining in Arlington Heights

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This kitchen is part of an entire first floor renovation performed on a condominium unit in Arlington Heights. The cramped and closed off galley kitchen was opened up by removing an entire wall situated where the new bar seating stands, allowing the newly expansive kitchen to open up directly to the great room living area directly adjacent. The renovation included all new flooring, a home office renovation, and a powder room renovation. The homeowner loved a simple contemporary style choosing clean lines, glass materials. and natural stone floors which in turn created a welcoming new space to entertain friends and family.

Evangelist Rd 2

Martins Camisuli Architects

Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd

Marina District Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation

Sally Power Interiors

Our client, a single man with cleaning help and no pets, was comfortable using materials requiring some maintenance — a glass backsplash, honed granite countertops, and a limestone floor.

Wooden (Teak) Sink

Artichoke

With fabulous views out to sea from the mouth of the River Dart, this bespoke kitchen posed some exciting challenges for our team: the new build house had to have all its materials delivered by barge because of difficult access from above. With its proximity to the sea and our clients’ passion for sailing, the island was inspired by a yacht’s galley. The solid teak worktop includes a wooden preparation sink and the glass splashback was custom made to follow the curve of the wall. Primary materials: Painted furniture finished with sprayed PU pigmented lacquer. Full height glass splashbacks, quarter sawn olive ash veneers with bespoke recessed stainless steel handle plates. Crema Botticino quartz and solid teak worktops. Bespoke teak preparation sink.

Contemporary Kitchen in Green

Jane Page Design Group

This new space plan marries a raised eating area with a large island. The raised table is glass and stainless while the island cabinet frame is painted black with aluminum and glass doors. Green glass mosaic tiles finish the range wall and the sink wall. The beams seen throughout the space were sanded and received an ebony stain, which tied together the kitchen and the breakfast areas with the black rock accent wall in the conversation area. Photographer: Julie Sofer

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Limestone Floors 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!