This is an example of a large transitional galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Urban Loft - Storage Solutions

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Storage Solutions - Cookie sheets and pizza pans occupy only a fraction of space when organized in this convenient Tray Divider Pull-Out (TDPO). “Loft” Living originated in Paris when artists established studios in abandoned warehouses to accommodate the oversized paintings popular at the time. Modern loft environments idealize the characteristics of their early counterparts with high ceilings, exposed beams, open spaces, and vintage flooring or brickwork. Soaring windows frame dramatic city skylines, and interior spaces pack a powerful visual punch with their clean lines and minimalist approach to detail. Dura Supreme cabinetry coordinates perfectly within this design genre with sleek contemporary door styles and equally sleek interiors. This kitchen features Moda cabinet doors with vertical grain, which gives this kitchen its sleek minimalistic design. Lofted design often starts with a neutral color then uses a mix of raw materials, in this kitchen we’ve mixed in brushed metal throughout using Aluminum Framed doors, stainless steel hardware, stainless steel appliances, and glazed tiles for the backsplash. Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Back in Time

Signature Homes

Signature Homes kitchen at Chace Lake in Birmingham, AL
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Chicago Penthouse

Kamarron Design, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, brown splashback, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island and an undermount sink.

King Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Country Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Bradleys Head Road

LivingLot

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White & Light Hardwood Flooring

Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.

Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen and butler pantry

Kathy Tracey Design LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Fernie Modern Timberframe

Knight Custom Homes

This beautiful home is used regularly by our Calgary clients during the weekends in the resort town of Fernie, B.C. While the floor plan offered ample space to entertain and relax, the finishes needed updating desperately. The original kitchen felt too small for the space which features stunning vaults and timber frame beams. With a complete overhaul, the newly redesigned space now gives justice to the impressive architecture. A combination of rustic and industrial selections have given this home a brand new vibe, and now this modern cabin is a showstopper once again! Design: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc. Photography: Rebecca Frick Photography

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.

Loft au style industriel

Créateurs d'Intérieur

Matthis Mouchot
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, with island, beige benchtop, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Woodford - A contemporary classic

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Bespoke furniture at its best - dark stained oak cutlery tray.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Valley Run

JLF & Associates, Inc.

History, revived. An early 19th century Dutch farmstead, nestled in the hillside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offered a storied canvas on which to layer replicated additions and contemporary components. Endowed with an extensive art collection, the house and barn serve as a platform for aesthetic appreciation in all forms.

Lake Side Luxury

Parkyn Design

Traditional old world kitchen range hood in black is offset by white cabinetry.
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Award-Winning Modern Kitchen

KSI Kitchen & Bath

This award-winning kitchen is something to behold! At the Best in American Living Awards (BALA), KSI Designer Sandra Daubenmeyer won the Platinum award in the Interior Architecture & Design – Kitchen, Custom category for her work with Moceri Homes.

Stunning dark and moody kitchen

Broswick Builders Ltd

A kitchen of contrasts. Superwhite granite is teamed with dark cabinetry as the focal point at the front and on splashback, then white cabinetry with Silestone Statuario stone at the rear.

Green with Envy

Yancy Interior Design

Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Curved Island bench

Helen Baumann Design

Photos by Jacqui Turk
Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Un élan retrouvé pour cette maison ancienne

INTERIEURS CREATIFS

Après avoir repensé la distribution, nous avons optimisé la fonctionnalité de la cuisine en utilisant les moindres espaces. Nous avons profité de l'espace sous-escalier pour y implanter la zone évier, lave-vaisselle, tri-sélectif, tout en y intégrant des rangements hauts. Les colonnes accueillant les fours, réfrigérateur, épicerie, etc, ont été travaillées sur toute la hauteur du mur permettant ainsi d'offrir un maximum de rangement. Des niches lumineuses, travaillées en aspect chêne, apportent quant à elle du rythme à cet ensemble traité en bleu profond. Les murs et le plafond ont été peints à la manière d'une alcôve, ce qui permet de fondre les colonnes dans le volume et ainsi de mettre l'accent sur la lumière apportée par les 2 fenêtres. Nous avons opté pour une plaque de cuisson aspirante, installée sur un ilot. Cette solution permet de s'affranchir visuellement d'une hotte suspendue, ce qui encombre souvent l'espace. De nombreux tiroirs et rangements des 2 côtés rendent cet ilot très fonctionnel. Le plan de travail, traité en quartz permet un entretien facile tandis qu'un espace repas, situé à l'extrémité permet d'accueillir jusqu'à 5 convives. Les finitions des poignées et mitigeur en laiton font écho au luminaire et miroir du séjour et contribuent également à la luminosité de l'espace.

Black Kitchen with with Island 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!