Small contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hexagon Tile Backsplash in Navy Blue

Fireclay Tile

Anchored by a Navy Blue Hexagon Tile Backsplash, this transitional style kitchen serves up some nautical vibes with its classic blue and white color pairing. Love the look? Sample navy blue tiles and more at fireclaytile.com. TILE SHOWN 6" Hexagon Tiles in Navy Blue DESIGN John Gioffre PHOTOS Leonid Furmansky INSTALLER Revent Remodeling + Construction

Conetmporary Gray

Top Choice Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback and concrete floors.

Kitchen Remodel - Huffer

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a wonderful kitchen remodel using Wellborn Forest's Cabinets. This kitchen uses a muted palatte of whites with black accents to create a very classic and sophisticated look. The perimeter cabinets are Wellborn Forest's Champagne with Chocolate Glaze painted finish, while the island is shown in the Caviar Chocolate Heirloom finish which creates a wonderful contrast. In addition to contrast with the cabinet finishes, the perimeter countertop is shown in the Black Uba Tuba granite while the island uses Mascavo- Leathered quartzite. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Contemporain Cuisine

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Lille with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Meadowbrook Bothy

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Lucy Walters Photography
This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Oxfordshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

KITCHEN FULL RENOVATION

FCM Remodelings

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

First Floor Remodeling

Ryan Davis Contracting

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gail Street Kitchen

Details International

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and grey floor.

Monochrome kitchen diner with colourful artwork, sofa and bright pink glass

Caroline Browne Interior Design

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, a peninsula, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Glenview Classic

Dual Concept Design

A mix of white painted and stained walnut cabinetry, with brass accents in the hardware and lighting - make this kitchen the showstopper in the house. Cezanne quartzite brings in color and movement to the countertops, and the brass mosaic backsplash adds texture and great visual interest to the walls.

San Diego Kitchen and Mudroom

Carl Pallini LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

IKORODU

Wood Works Brighton

We are delighted to share this stunning kitchen with you. Often with simple design comes complicated processes. Careful consideration was paid when picking out the material for this project. From the outset we knew the oak had to be vintage and have lots of character and age. This is beautiful balanced with the new and natural rubber forbo doors. This kitchen is up there with our all time favourites. We love a challenge. MATERIALS- Vintage oak drawers / Iron Forbo on valchromat doors / concrete quartz work tops / black valchromat cabinets.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Квартира в историческом центре Петербурга

Мария Панченко

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Романтичный интерьер на Сретенке 107 кв.м.

Анна Кларк

Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey floor.

Gouin on the River

Kelli Richards Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 47m²

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen & Living

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

From Kitchen to Living Room. We do that.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Black Kitchen with Grey Floor 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!