Inspiration for a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Mereway Light Grey and Tyrolean Blue Kitchen

Alexander Kitchens

This kitchen is a recent installation from the Mannings Heath area and has been designed by Aron from our Worthing showroom. The kitchen is another great example of open plan design, with a breakfast bar and seating area making the most of the generous space available for this kitchen. To achieve the desired shaker look in this kitchen the Charnwood door from British manufacturer Mereway has been used in light grey and Tyrolean blue colours. The Charnwood door uses a defined shaker profile which teamed with a smooth matt finish in one of sixteen shades creates an impactful shaker door. To create an open and sociable space a Tyrolean blue island and breakfast bar have been incorporated in the centre of the kitchen. In one run a wine bottle holder and semi-integrated dishwasher have been incorporated using light grey Mereway furniture and in the other appliance housing has been used facilitate built-in appliances.

Westminster House Renovation

Miranda Design Associates

After shot of wainscot detail for eat in kitchen area and bench seating.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boston Penthouse

Sacha Jacq Interiors LLC

Beautiful custom cabinetry that incorporates the changing lines of the vast ceiling, transformed this space. The minimal design still acheived the clients wish for elements of warm within the featured veneer touches and island stone counters.

Farm House Renovation

Teakwood Enterprises, Inc.

Teakwood moved fixtures from the original kitchen to give this new space more room. The upgraded kitchen provides everything the client needs.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Trewhiddle Village Luxury Holiday Villa

Zenterior Design

Blue and White Coastal Shaker Style Kitchen blending modern and classic style.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blantyre, Kitchen Renovation

Delta Kitchens Ltd

This installation involved removing walls to create an open plan and more sociable space. This is a two tone Matt White & Cashmere kitchen with Silestone worktops. The customer also decided to have an instant hot water tap installed.

Lusaka

Wood Works Brighton

We built this amazing large kitchen for a new passive house in the heart of Sussex. The giant island extend to a beautiful solid oak dinning table. The oak on the doors is 200 year old reclaimed oak from barns and railway sleeper.

Palermo, classica attualità

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccata e top in granito
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, pink floor, pink benchtop and recessed.

Hope Kitchen

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

La Jolla Kitchen Remodel- Casually California

Design Studio West

Island sink, bar sink, and a Galley sink. Beautiful white kitchen remodel, Large Island, Miele appliances
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, granite benchtops and granite splashback.

cuisine équipée Meylan

Cuisines AvivA - Grenoble

Cuisine équipée aviva Grenoble Installée à Meylan dans le Grésivaudan. La cuisine est pourvue d'un ilot centrale et d'un plan de travail en granit de Zimbabwe. la cuve à été posée par dessous avec un rainurage intégré à la pierre. La façade est en laque mat soyeuse et en finition sans poignée.

Kitchen View from Dining

Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.

Kitchen Eating Bar.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Reforma integral de vivienda en blanco y negro

Sube Interiorismo

Foto Erlantz Biderbost
This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wharf House

Bhaus Construction

Inspiration for a modern open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Hunton Painted Dove Grey

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Hunton Painted Colour: Dove Grey Worktops: Quartz
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

CUISINE NOIR

LIGNES ESSENTIELLES

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Montpellier with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

House kitchen extension

POWERPILLAR LTD

We're just here swooning over absolutely stunning kitchen kitchen house extension. From a previous dark and old kitchen. Extending and expanding this home this amazing, light and airy kitchen space with dining and lovely lounging area is created. We absolutely adore the combination of the Italian concrete kitchen units which pair perfectly with the white Island, granite worktops and the gorgeous floor tiles. The beautiful accessories and stunning pendant lights complete the space perfectly!

Whiterock

SMC Interior Design Service

Kitchen renovation where the existing cabinet cases were reused and new doors added. The island was increased in size and allows for extra glass storage along dining side. The kitchen features a granite backsplash that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain.

Country style kitchen with Verde Khater Granite Splash back and benches

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Beige Kitchen with Granite Splashback 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!