This kitchen remodel was completed in 2015 with an eye toward modernizing a rustic home and adding farmhouse elements. Subway tile, a mix of walnut and painted cabinets, soapstone countertops and custom trim mix to create a warm, modern kitchen.

Simple and elegant on a small apartment

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Scavolini, the best selling kitchen in Italy, works on providing solutions for all types of spaces and design trends. On this case we had to deal with a compact space to integrate all the services for the laundry, kitchen and the living room spaces. Scavolini's solutions allowed us to integrated all the facilities and keep the beautiful lines and clean style of design.

Grey Modern Kitchen

White Oak Interiors

Mike Cartwright

Chicago Modern Condo

Imperial Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

Designer: Larry Rych Photos: Mike Kaske New owners of this fabulous condo wanted an interior that was as inspiring as the view. A clean and masculine design with clearly defined angles reflects the architecture of the building. White cabinets on top brightens the room, while the rich dark floor is very grounding. The bamboo base cabinets gives needed texture and warm to the home. The ultimate in uniformity was achieved in the floor when the tile seamlessly meets the hardwood.

Alexandria, VA Transitional Kitchen Remodeling Project

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Carla Murillo-Gonzalez of Small House Big Ideas in collaboration with Samantha Souders of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, this transitional kitchen remodel features Merillat Masterpiece Martel in Maple with 2 finishes: the perimeter cabinets in a Dove White finish and the kitchen island in a Greyloft finish. The kitchen countertops are quartz by LG Hausys in the color Minuet. Installation was done by AZF Contracting. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Pine Street

Komita Design LLC

This is one of my favorite details, well used. Every kitchen could benefit from multiple pull out pantries - easy access and easy to see it all, nothing gets lost or just sits on the shelves collecting dust.

Luxury Brooklyn Apartment Open Gray & White Kitchen and Living Area

Meshberg Group

The open, loft style floor plan of this contemporary Brooklyn rental apartment in a luxury building designed by Meshberg Group incorporates the black, white and gray modern living area and kitchen with special attention to detail. The bright white, black and gray open kitchen features both white lacquer cabinets and semi-custom shaker style French Grey matte base cabinets. Polished jet black Ceasarstone countertop and island provide the perfect workspaces, while stainless steel Fisher Paykel, Bosch, Kitchen Aid, and GE appliances finish off this urban dream kitchen.

East Van Condo

Martin Pennels

Renovation of 1970's East Vancouver Condo apartment. Full gut rehab in bathroom and kitchen, providing open kitchen/dining, and new office/2nd bedroom. Upgrades to sound insulation, ventilation, mould resistance, lowVOC / urea formaldehyde free products throughout, Many recycled and upcycled elements utilized, including cabinetry, hardwood flooring and light fixtures.

Contemporain Cuisine

Corte Madera Kitchen

M Interiors

Monica Malone, Prop Styling by Ann Finch

Vina's Tiny House

Sol Haus Design

The kitchen is very compact yet functional, spacious and light. Photo: Chibi Moku

White and Warm

Performance Kitchens & Home

Voted best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Since 1974, Performance Kitchens & Home has been re-inventing spaces for every room in the home. Specializing in older homes for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Den, Family Rooms and any room in the home that needs creative storage solutions for cabinetry. We offer color rendering services to help you see what your space will look like, so you can be comfortable with your choices! Our Design team is ready help you see your vision and guide you through the entire process! Photography by: Juniper Wind Designs LLC

Black in the 'Stow

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

The view from the sofa into the kitchen. A relatively small space but good coming has meant the area feels uncluttered yet still has a lot of storage.

CHIC HISTORIC SMALL KITCHEN

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Finished Kitchen

Parker & Company

Tiny House Residence

suba | Suanne Bassett, Architect

Photographed by Michele Lee Willson. Contractor: Bay Area Custom Homes. 800+ sq. ft. with 12'-0" ceilings, 10'-0" windows, french oak floors and custom Douglas Fir doors.

Kitchen with breakfast room beyond

Tim Andersen Architect

This is the view from living room doorway through kitchen to breakfast room. Breakfast room includes a walk-in pantry. "Push buttons" on switch plates are actually knobs to control dimmers.

Fan duplex

Piperbear Designs

Kitchen Renovation

Jennifer Cavorsi Design

Jessica Delaney Photography

Small Galley Kitchen 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!