Raised panel maple door style in a light finish.

Rustic kitchen featuring two islands, stone encased stove, drink serving bar, mosaic tile backsplash and travertine flooring.

Wheelers Hill home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Another angle of this beautiful kitchen. The green and black are outstanding.

Montrose Modernism

Masa Studio Architects

The kitchen’s floating ceiling canopy serves as spatial accent and functional surface. The lacquered wood ceiling draws the interest from the living space, over the powder room, and through to the dining area in the back of the house. It compresses the large living room volume into the kitchen and provides a sound-dampening element that prevents the open atmosphere from becoming too loud. [photo by : emoMedia]

Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate

Banyan Architects

Lakefront Home

Wiedemann Architects LLC

This large kitchen is the hub of the home. There is plenty of room for large family gatherings including an island that can seat up to 8, two sinks, two ovens, a separate wet bar (not shown) and a separate coffee station (not shown). The hallway beyond leads to the pantry, laundry room and side entrance. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC

Ballard Whole House Remodel: Kitchen

Harjo Construction

M.Romney Photography

New Vernon Residence

Moldovan Interior Design

Appartement bourgeois à Neuilly

Alfredo Brandt

CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured cabinetry in 'matte black' polyurethane - Large custom curved cabinetry - Feature vertical slates around the island - Curved timber grain floating shelf with recessed LED strip lighting - Large bifold appliance cabinet with timber grain internals - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Jet Black' benchtop - Feature textured matte black splashback tile - Lo & Co matte black hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Modern Kitchen

Ballroom Baths & Home Design

Seal Beach Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Design Studio on 2nd

Joshua Bustos Photography

Elegant Transitional Home in Houston, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This galley kitchen was customized to fulfill its utmost potential. The custom made Brookhaven cabinetry, along with a leathered finish on the countertops, a beautiful scaled backsplash tile helped create a dream Chef’s kitchen.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Appliances & Paint / Complete

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel Installation of flooring, cabinets/cupboards, appliances, countertops, tiled backsplash, windows and all carpentry.

Dark, Simple, Modern Kitchen

Nemo Tile + Stone

Inspired by a design scheme described as “moody masculine” in this New York City residence, designer Susanne Fox created a dark, simple, and modern look for this gorgeous open kitchen in Midtown. Nemo Tile’s Glazed Stack mosaic in glossy black was selected for the backsplash. The contrast between the dark glazing and the light wood cabinets creates a beautiful sleek look while the natural light plays on the tile and creates gorgeous movement through the space.

7th Street Centennial 360 Custom Homes

Centennial Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen Design by Centennial 360

Jeld-Wen Windows

Bell Building Supply

Finished galley kitchen

Crimson-Catskills

1950's-inspired galley kitchen. The black and white hex tiles and dual pendant lamps are a nod to both the Victorian pedigree of the house, and the owner's affinity for mid-century modern design motifs. The blue lacquered cabinets and lemon-lime back splash tile were chosen to be able to reflect light from windows in the room in front of the space, brightening the windowless space. Kallarp cabinets, black quartz countertop and appliances by Ikea Lime-colored glass tile by Susan Jablon Mosaics Porcelain tile floor, Price Stone, Brooklyn NY Shot by Rosie McCobb Photography

Southern Comfort

Laura Manchee Designs

Rich, warm wood tones make up this Eggersmann kitchen. Upper cabinets feature smoked gray glass fronts interior LED lighting. A large island with an oven doubles as a breakfast area with pneumatic swivel stools. The countertops feature a rarely seen hashtag stone finish and creates waterfall edges on both sides. A gray and white linear mosaic is used as a backsplash. A small broom closet with incorporated in a small corner.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Black Benchtop 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!