Kitchen renovated by New River Home Builders. Photo credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Cherry Cabinet Finish: Natural Door Style: Plymouth Countertop: Quartz, Takoda Color

Granite Gallery

Granite by Steve Moon

Dripping Springs Farmhouse

Olson Defendorf Custom Homes

Reston Modern Kitchen

Mattice Design

Floating Wood Counter

Lake Living for Summers in Michigan

Stalburg Design

The perfect space for entertaining includes large countertop space for serving as well as hidden appliances for prep work: ice maker, wine fridge, large recessed standing refrigerator, sink and dishwasher all make this small space a powerhouse.

Waxhaw/Marvin Kitchen remodel

Leslie Williams Interior Design

The style and design of this kitchen was a compromise for the husband and wife who each had ideas of their ideal kitchen. He liked glazed raised panel cabinets and she liked a cleaner look with lighter color cabinets. We were able to totally customize it for these clients with a custom island for prep and seating area, spice drawer, plenty of drawers for large pots and pans, 2 pull out trash cabinets one by sink and one in the island, interior lights for the upper glass cabinets and metal banding on custom hood. We are thrilled with how this kitchen turned out!

Fireclay Sinks

Fine Fixtures

Incomparable craftsmanship emphasizes the sleekness that Sutton brings to the modern kitchen. With its smooth front finish, this fireclay sink is as dependable as it is durable, and it will add reassuring warmth and style to your kitchen for years to come.

Beach Drive Home Remodel

Seacliff Construction & Design

This beach home was originally built in 1936. It's a great property, just steps from the sand, but it needed a major overhaul from the foundation to a new copper roof. Inside, we designed and created an open concept living, kitchen and dining area, perfect for hosting or lounging. The result? A home remodel that surpassed the homeowner's dreams. Outside, adding a custom shower and quality materials like Trex decking added function and style to the exterior. And with panoramic views like these, you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible!

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Japanese Influence Modern Kitchen

L Carter Interiors

For this Japanese inspired, open plan concept, we removed the wall between the kitchen and formal dining room and extended the counter space to create a new floating peninsula with a custom made butcher block. Warm walnut upper cabinets and butcher block seating top contrast beautifully with the porcelain Neolith, ultra thin concrete-like countertop custom fabricated by Fox Marble. The custom Sozo Studio cabinets were designed to integrate all the appliances, cabinet lighting, handles, and an ultra smooth folding pantry called "Bento Box".

Bedford, MA New Construction Coastal Kitchen

Kitchen Associates

New construction coastal kitchen in Bedford, MA Brand: Kitchen - Brookhaven, Bathroom - Wood-Mode Door Style: Kitchen - Presidio Recessed, Bathroom - Barcelona Finish: Kitchen - Antique White, Bathroom - Sienna Countertop: Caesar Stone "Coastal Gray Hardware: Kitchen - Polished Nickel, Bathroom - Brushed Nickel Designer: Rich Dupre Photos: Baumgart Creative Media

Katsanevas Residence

Steven Dailey Construction

Nevada City Knotty Alder

We tailored this major kitchen update to meet the needs of our client for whom regularly gathering her adult children and their families for home cooked meals is a tradition hailing from her southern heritage. The Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, commercial grade range hood and strategically placed prep sink were designed to support her love of cooking and large scale meal preparation. By replacing a smaller island and peninsula with an expansive sixteen foot island we greatly increased both the storage and the seating capacity, providing plenty of space for family and friends to comfortably gather in this true heart of the home. Other must haves like the built in coffee maker, dedicated wine refrigerators and bar area, and a built in buffet niche for storing several dish collections make this a modern kitchen with traditional roots that is ideal for entertaining and relaxing.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

The dry-set ledgestone backsplash balanced the darker tobacco-color quartz perimeter countertops

Old Town Alexandria Kitchen

Bath + Kitchen

Contrasting White and Dark Gray Cabinets and Countertops in Crownsville, MD

Kitchen Saver

The mixture of white and gray cabinets and countertops creates the perfect balance of contemporary elements. Elegantly curved brushed nickel hardware and faucets soften the square shaker style doors. A solid gray quartz countertop paired with white cabinets ties in perfectly with the gray-white stone backsplash. The contrasting dark gray island with a gray-white wave motion quartz countertop pulls the look together.

Concealed Kitchen Pantry Next to Range

Benvenuti and Stein

White Kitchen remodel has pantry next to the range with lateral swinging doors which accommodates a smooth passageway through the space.- Norman Sizemore- photographer

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Grey 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!