When it became time for a sorely needed update for this home in central Austin, the owners decided it would be best accomplished in two phases. The most notable change occurred in the kitchen which held the place as the the larger part of phase one. As you can see, the space is very small, with no way for expansion. The use of a very efficient space design by Cindy Black of Hello Kitchen, paired with my European cabinetry served to provide the best use of space.

Pelican Waters New Build

RJP Design and Decor

Top Snap
Photo of a large asian open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Reforma integral en el Borne

PROJECTES R2

Cocina abierta al salón, muebles en madera Roble Natural
Large asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Missoula Modern Asian Influenced Kitchen

Boyce Lumber & Design Center

Modern Asian style kitchen with Columbia Cabinets, Bamboo doors, Parade of Homes, new construction project. Designer: Joan Crall.
Inspiration for an asian kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and with island.

京町堀の家

Stirling Elmendorf Photography

設計：エム・アイ・エー・アーキテクツ有限会社施工：加藤組 Photo by Stirling Elmendorf Photography
Photo of an asian galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

南国カンツリー７番ホールの家

シンケンスタイル

南国カンツリー７番ホールの家
Design ideas for an asian galley open plan kitchen in Fukuoka with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

牛久の和モダン

株式会社リノベ

Small asian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

家族が集うピットリビングのある家

株式会社イー住まい

Mid-sized asian galley kitchen in Kyoto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Streamside

Hixon Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a large asian eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

「旭出の家」

株式会社GA設計事務所

緑とテラスのある家
Photo of an asian galley kitchen in Nagoya with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

高槻の家（takatsuki hause）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

This is an example of a mid-sized asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Osaka with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Our brief was to create a calm, modern country kitchen that avoided cliches - and to intrinsically link to the garden. A weekend escape for a busy family who come down to escape the city, to enjoy their art collection, garden and cook together. The design springs from my neuroscience research and is based on appealing to our hard wired needs, our fundamental instincts - sociability, easy movement, art, comfort, hearth, smells, readiness for visitors, view of outdoors and a place to eat. The key design innovation was the use of soft geometry, not so much in the planning but in the three dimensionality of the furniture which grows out of the floor in an organic way. The soft geometry is in the profile of the pieces, not in their footprint. The users can stroke the furniture, lie against it and feel its softness, all of which helps the visitors to kitchen linger and chat. The fireplace is located in the middle between the cooking zone and the garden. There is plenty of room to draw up a chair and just sit around. The fold-out doors let the landscape into the space in a generous way, especially on summer days when the weather makes the indoors and outdoors come together. The sight lines from the main cooking and preparation island offer views of the garden throughout the seasons, as well as people coming into the room and those seating at the table - so it becomes a command position or what we call the sweet spot. This often results in there being a family competition to do the cooking. The woods are Canadian Maple, Australian rosewood and Eucalyptus. All appliances are Gaggenau and Fisher and Paykel.

East Meets West

User

A 19th century Japanese Mizuya is wall mounted and split into two sections to act as upper and lower cabinets. Custom cabinetry mimic the style of the client's prized tonsu chest in the adjacent dining room

Asian Kitchen

Small asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Mumbai with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley-Kitchen

Mark Brand Architecture

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner’s passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Kitchens

Kitsap Kitchen & Bath Co.

Photo Taken by Joyce Bosley - Osley Bay Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Asian Inspired Modern Kitchen Renovation

Koch Architects

Photo of a mid-sized asian galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and porcelain splashback.

Richard Landon, CMKBD, NWSID

Richard Landon Design

By using multiple textures, the overwhelming wall of brick was softened and integrated into the space. Note the live edge on the slab of elm, the yarn-like texture in the glass, the perforated stainless steel panels in many doors, and the 1"-square glass tiles in the backsplash. The Hi-Definition laminate also has a textured face. The pattern in the floor tile relates to the hardwood flooring in the adjacent rooms. The island top is Richlite.

Alamo Heights Asian inspired Condo kitchen in San Antonio by BRADSHAW DESIGNS

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

BRADSHAW DESIGNS, San Antonio kitchen, Asian inspired kitchen, Asian inspired in San Antonio kitchen, Wood kitchen, interesting hardware, Asian cabinet hardware, Unique hardware, Quartzite countertop, super white quartzite, stainless hood, vent hood stainles, Cross Construction Company, San Antonio, Delta Granite and Marble San Antonio, Glass tile backsplash to ceiling, Greek key detail, Greek key furniture detail, Greek key cabinet,

Hunter Douglas Motorized Shades

Custom Drapery Designs, LLC.

Photo of a large asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Asian Kitchen with an Undermount Sink 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 Asian 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!