Traditional White Kitchen with Copper Apron Front Sink

Lake View lodge style home

Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors

David Patterson

Mill Springs Kitchen

Highland Design+Build

Built in the 1990’s by the homeowner, this kitchen design was rushed to be finished and was never their dream kitchen. Now, with the ability to accomplish their goals, the design team worked closely with the homeowner to create the kitchen they always wanted. The new kitchen was designed to be more conducive to entertaining and more enjoyable while meeting the homeowner’s day to day family needs. The existing pantry closet sat on an awkward angled wall that it shared with a built-in desk area. By removing that pantry closet wall, the new design allowed for two pantries, buffet space with glass display as well as enough room for a larger island. With the abundance of cabinetry, we chose to brighten the room with Alabaster perimeter cabinets while contrasting the island with a java stain and vintage glaze. The custom wood hood was an important detail for completing the owners vision. The banquet seat allowed the table to permanently live closer to the wall relaxing traffic flow as well as adding warmth and coziness to the space. Winter Storm granite countertops, beige travertine 3 x 6 backsplash kept the room light. A dark mocha decorative framed accent behind the cooktop and perimeter border adds visual interest and compliments the warms of the island. The clients had a need for an abundance of storage in their kitchen redesign. By reconfiguring the existing pantry and desk wall, we were able to rework the island size and pantry storage. The new layout also allowed for a small buffet space for ease of entertaining guests in the adjacent dining room. Working around an existing return vent posed a challenge. Forced to be creative, we added depth to one of the pantry units and enclosed the air return in the lower portion allowing a fully functional upper cabinet. 205 Photography

Old Palm

Cabinet Encounters

Pull-Out Kitchen Drawer Shelves

KraftMaster Renovations

There are tons of storage options when it comes to kitchens. Design a Kitchen that is made specifically for the way you work. These pull out shelves create a place for some of larger counter top items, keeping the kitchen clean and allowing for an ease of accessibility.

Dazzling Transitional White Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Traditonal Kitchens

Cabinet Encounters

Custom Wood Products raised panel door and deco paneled island painted off white and distressed Contrasting Island

Los Altos Contemporary

Charisma Design

Morris Kitchen, Mud room & Living Room Remodel

User

William Geren

Tranquil Transitional

TD Cox Homes

Tuscan Traditional Kitchen in Ann Arbor, MI

Forward Design Build Remodel

Oakland Craftsman Kitchen

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Sink area with low height ceiling but high enough to stand under. Peninsula seating. Photo by Sunny Grewal

Rustic Mountain Home

Fedewa Custom Works

This kitchen was designed to look like an old European farmhouse. The island is painted yellow with a rub thru finish and distressing. The perimeter cabinets are knotty alder with a stain, glaze and distressing. The perimeter cabinets also have hammered nails and applied molding. The wall cabinets on either side of the range, and the island doors have chicken wire in them.

St Anne's Court Lake Conroe Design Build

Whiteley & Whiteley

Michael Pittman

Alpharetta Dining Room

Outrageous Interiors

Rural Kewanee Kitchen Remodel With Rustic Beech Cabinets and White Sand Granite

Village Home Stores

A rural Kewanee home gets a remodeled kitchen featuring Rustic Beech cabinetry and White Sand Granite tops, Black Stainless Steel appliances, and the legrand undercabinet lighting system. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Refined Country Living

Modern Kitchen Design

Naperville Kitchen Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

Rodgers Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional White Kitchen with Formal Wood Hood

Modern Kitchen - Built-In Refrigerator

Lisa & Leroy

See tall fridge on the right? Didn't think so! No one wants to see the fridge first thing walking into a kitchen, so we hid one behind custom built-in cabinet doors to keep it seamlessly tied in with the rest of the cabinetry.

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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!