This stunning kitchen combines solid wood, stainless steel, and high gloss accents to create a beautiful space for cooking, entertaining, and living life. Photography by Brad Carr

Kitchens

Antiquity

Stephen Byrne, Inik Designs LLC

Urban Distinction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Frontier Structures Alyssa Lee Photography

Interior Selections Mediterannean Lighting

Legend Lighting

Designer: Interior Selections Lighting: Cathy Shockey at Legend Lighting

reThink Rustic Elegant

reThink Interiors & Lifestyle LLC

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

The result of a close collaboration between designer and client, this stylish kitchen maximises the varying heights and shapes of the space to create a blend of relaxed, open-plan charm and functionally distinct working and living zones. The thoughtful updating of classic aesthetics lends the room a timeless beauty, while a tonal range of warm greys creates a subtle counterpoint to distinctive accents such as brass fittings and sliding ladders. An abundance of light graces the space as it flows between the needs of chic entertaining, informal family gatherings and culinary proficiency. Plentiful – and occasionally quirky – storage also forms a key design detail, while the finest in materials and equipment make this kitchen a place to truly enjoy. Photo by Jake Fitzjones

Modern Kitchens & Joinery VIIII

P & K Joinery

A significant transformation to the layout allowed this room to evolve into a multi function space. With precise allocation of appliances, generous proportions to the island bench; which extends around to create a comfortable dining space and clean lines, this open plan kitchen and living area will be the envy of all entertainers!

Craftsman Kitchen

Scandinavian Weekender

Gulfstream Builders, Inc.

Bright Kitchen with White Bar and Island

Rockwood Custom Homes

Florida Modern Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

This modern kitchen opens to the family room with a quartzite double height island, white lacquer base cabinets, white quartz countertops and espresso wood cabinetry. The blue custom-colored range by Big Chill adds a pop of color that ties in the blue, gray and white color scheme from the family room. Silver glass tile mosaics on the backsplash bounce light from the sliding glass panel doors that open to the outdoor kitchen.

Coto de Caza Extravagant Kitchen & Great Room Make Over

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This luxurious make over features custom cabinetry disguising the refrigerator, freezer, 2 dishwashers, spice racks, and storage on the islands. You will also notice the pink custom beverage center that changes color and can be white light as well. Both islands and the perimeter feature marble with a clear coat covering for protection. The backsplash goes all the way to the ceiling with under cabinet lighting providing a shimmer to this stunning tile work. The bright white oversized glossy tile flooring is stunning and easy to clean. This kitchen is definitely on the modern side and is an entertainers paradise with 3 ovens, refrigerated drawers, and microwave drawer.

LP Ranch

Studio R Design

This colorful quirky-kitschy sophisticated ranch set in the foothills of Colorado boast an interesting use of materials. Hand-forged galvanized metal refrigerator door panels, rusted Coreten Steel backsplash, and oversized hammered metal island pendants add layers to this rustic kitchen.

Custom built pantry that goes behind the living room wall when you close the pantry.

The minimal kitchen is composed of three different materials for added interest. Photo: Roger Davies

Unique Park City Kitchen

Kyle Aiken

Kitchen design space https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Heavenly In Hewlett

Rochon New York

Entertaining is simple in this luxury kitchen! Rochon designed and built a custom entertaining area with a beverage refrigerator, coffee station and a wet bar. There are Glass stacked cabinets and on deck glass cabinets.

Kitchen with Metallic Splashback and multiple Islands 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!