This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, boasts a large island with cooktop, oven and surround seating. The island boasts Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets and Windermere Cambria quartz. Photography by Michael Giragosian

White Glaze Kitchen

Cabinet Conceptions

Contemporary Kitchen with Sliding Door Pantry

Urban Chalet Inc.

Custom ikat glass mosaic tile backsplash by Waterworks. Matte white lacquer base cabinets with smoked acacia wood veneer uppers. 6-burner Wolf range pairs with an integrated range hood by cabinet maker Boffi. Frosted glass and smoked acacia coplanar sliding cabinet doors conceal a small appliance garage so the countertops stay uncluttered. Photos by Dana Hoff.

Raise the Ceiling Kitchen! A Lake Stevens Project

Distinctive Interior Designs

This fun buffet area became its own accent since we didn’t have room for an island. This is a great area for baking, prep and entertaining. We added a quartzite counter here and a Spanish tile all the way to the ceiling. The custom floating shelves add a decor and storage. The large pantry houses her bakeware and kitchen supplies.

Leathered Fantasy Brown

WestCoastTops Design + Build

This exquisite tuxedo kitchen has all the beautiful details of a luxury kitchen sprinkled throughout the design. The addition of polished fantasy brown to the fireplace surround completes the design aesthetic.

Gainesville Lake Home Remodeling - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Gainesville Lake Home Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry Room Remodel

Transitional Kitchen design

Laura Lee Interiors, LLC

We opened up the wall to create an open space to the great room. It was tricky because all of the support and to upstairs bathrooms were in the columns. We skinned the wall to the pantry in the corner to look like cabinetry and flow together. We put flooring up on the ceiling where the hood comes out of to keep it more casual.

DIY Home Addition Rescue

Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Modern Classic White Shaker Kitchen

KSI Cuisine Solutions

Designer-cuisiniste: Heather/KSI Brossard Adresse: 5705D Boul. Taschereau Brossard, QC J4Z 1A4 Téléphone: (Montreal) 450-912-0982 Coût : 27950$ (rénovation incluse) Durée du projet : 22 jours Agencement:U-shape/Taille: 8x8 /Produit: shaker en bois 0 % APR,4 versements

Scandi-Asian Fusion

Sola Kitchens

One wowee kitchen! Designed for a family with Sri-Lankan and Singaporean heritage, the brief for this project was to create a Scandi-Asian styled kitchen. The design features ‘Skog’ wall panelling, straw bar stools, open shelving, a sofia swing, a bar and an olive tree.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This two-toned, transitional kitchen design is just what this homeowner was looking for.

Worthington Kitchen and First Floor Remodel

Trish Takacs Design

Second Island located near cooktop with prep sink

Kitchen and Kitchen extension Kew

Kitchens By Holloways

South West London kitchen & kitchen extension.

U-Shaped Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Addison

Blackline Renovations

Keeping the layout and workflow the same, there were two important modifications designed into the space to give the homeowners the improved functionality they wanted. First, the refrigerator and pantry cabinetry were raised to the ceiling to create a subtle visual interest in the height variation. We relocated the microwave for improved accessibility and replaced the island with an extended top for added seating. The kitchen was further updated with all new custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, and decorative lighting.

Large island with beverage center

J. Peterson Design, LLC

Staged Kitchen

Saavy Designs, LLC

This small kitchen already has a lot of color from the cabinets, so it just needed some touches of greenery and a little different colors.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Pasadena, Texas (Full View)

Smart Remodeling LLC

Kitchen remodeling with extension. We move the wall between the living room and the kitchen. We supported it with Anthony Power beam. After getting the structural and architectural and engineering plan. The style of the cabinets was a shaker white and grey solid wood cabinet with custom-made upper cabinets to fit the design that was made by the designer. We did a custom-made kitchen pantry and a door that matches the color of the island, and we made a custom pantry vent hood. The countertop was from quartzite with a farmhouse sink. We used white backsplash tiles from ceramic (3 by 6) tile with grey grout to match the color combination. We used laminate wood for the ceiling which gives the look of the wood. The flooring was (12 by 24) from porcelain that looks like concrete. Lighting is LED light 6 inches (recessed can lights). The appliance finish was stainless steel, and the overall look was wonderful and very functional and ended with 100% customer satisfaction.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen Rehab

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Inviting and warm, this mid-century modern kitchen is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather! Gardner/Fox expanded this room from the original 120 sq. ft. footprint to a spacious 370 sq. ft., not including the additional new mud room. Gray wood-look tile floors, polished quartz countertops, and white porcelain subway tile all work together to complement the cherry cabinetry.

Boulder Canyon

Pruett & Co.

This remodeled kitchen includes a new banquette & island, painted cabinets with a quartzite slab countertop & backsplash.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Multi-Coloured 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!