Dug Wilders
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine d'appartement en blanc et gris

Perene Paris Trocadéro

Renovation d’une cuisine en blanc et gris dans un appartement parisien. Cuisine Perene. Façades en laque « Dune » et plan de travail en quartz blanc. La configuration allongée de cette pièce de 18m2 imposait une implantation sur la longueur, en fâce à fâce. Du côté réservé au plan de travail, à l’espace lavage et cuisson, l’ensemble du linéaire a été exploité en rangements hauts et rangements bas . En fâce, tout en préservant un coin repas, les rangements se répartissent sur toute la hauteur sous-plafond. Malgré une apparente facilité d’aménagement, le sur-mesure trouve ici tout son sens, en particulier dans la section de la pièce qui doit épouser la forme arrondie de la cage d’escalier. Mathias Paltrié www.mathiaspaltrie.com

Matt Slab Blue Kitchen

Portfolio Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

double sufficient

Fabi Architekten BDA part gmbb

H. Stolz
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clamart

ATELIER SOO

Cuisine design et minimaliste conçue avec des matériaux de qualités. Les rangements ont été pensés pour optimiser un maximum l'espace.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Bulthaup Pantry

Janey Butler Interiors

A stylish contemporary Bulthaup B3 Pantry with bespoke Crittall Doors & Rimadesio open shelving. As part of the large Bulthaup B3 Open-Plan Kitchen at our Lake View House full home renovation project with Llama Group.

Booth seating island, shaker kitchen

Bespoke Interiors

Our client wanted seating incorporated into the island which catered for stool height occasional seating as well as dining. The L shaped booth design provided the solution to both The bespoke paint colour on the shaker doors was accented with Silestone worktops with Silestone moulded sink

Un appartement en noir & blanc et touches bois

Marie de Fumel - Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toulouse with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Lindsay Road

User

The design included reconfiguration of a recently constructed extension which no longer met client requirements and redesign of existing bathroom. The entire roof form is designed as a "light catcher" to catch the only available sunlight to the side of the house. The top section is zinc clad which sits on stack bond bricks below. Full height sliding screens were used to form a connection to the existing rear garden.

Torbreck Apartment Renovation

KIN Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with white cabinets, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1840 Farm House

Modern Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

CUCINE ECLETTICHE

IncoChic Elegant Art Supplier

Expansive industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Venice with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Ashridge - A hand-painted Shaker kitchen with banquette seating

Simon Taylor Furniture

Our clients were seeking a classic and stylish Shaker kitchen with a contemporary edge, to complement the architecture of their five-year-old house, which features a modern beamed ceiling and herringbone flooring. They also wanted a kitchen island to include banquette seating surrounding one end of a large industrial-style dining table with an Ash wooden table top that our clients already owned. We designed the main run of in frame cabinetry with a classic cornice to completely fit within the recessed space along the back wall behind the island, which is hand-painted in Stewkey Blue by Farrow & Ball. This includes a central inglenook and an overmantel that conceals a Siemens canopy extractor hood above a white Everhot range cooker. Overhead cabinets and undercounter storage cupboards were included within the design, together with oak dovetailed deep drawer storage boxes. A Samsung American-style fridge freezer was also integrated within the run. A 30mm thick quartz worktop in Tuscany colourway extends on either side of the range cooker and this is repeated on the kitchen island as well, with an overhang on both sides of the u-shaped design to accommodate bar stools beneath. In the centre of the island, we created u-shaped banquette seating upholstered in grey velvet to surround one end of the large rectangular dining table. To store their collection of fine wines, we specified two undercounter wine conditioners by Miele to fit within each end of the island to store reds, whites and Champagnes. Along the length of the island, facing the Everhot is a large ceramic double-bowl Belfast sink by Shaws of Darwen and a Quooker Cube tap, providing hot, cold, boiling and sparkling water. On the task side of the island, two 60cm dishwashers by Miele are integrated at either end of the cabinetry together with storage for pull-out bins and utility items. On a further run to the left of the island, we designed and made a large Shaker two-door pantry larder, hand-painted in All White by Farrow & Ball and featuring deep dovetail drawer boxes beneath. Extending on either side of the pantry is natural oak contemporary open shelving to mix with the traditional design of the kitchen. A further freestanding cabinet with a natural solid oak top was handmade to sit beneath the client’s wall-mounted television. Cup handles and knobs are all brushed brass by Crofts and Assinder, with matching brass butt hinges.

Küchen edel

BEER GmbH Küchen

Mid-sized transitional kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grey gloss kitchen with concrete

Schuller Kitchens by Artisan Interiors

This stunning handless kitchen with a large island and concrete breakfast bar works well as the family hub.
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cardiff with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

London - Clapham - Victorian Family House

Marilyn Johnson

Ron Bambridge Agnesa Sanvito
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Life Among the Trees

The Myers Touch

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hampshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Blue Steel Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

A Striking hand painted blue kitchen, designed for a busy Surrey family. The stark contrast of industrial stainless steel and wooden surfaces against the deep blue units create a statement kitchen. All brought together with matching stainless steel appliances.

Organically Industrial, La Jolla

Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

The massive concrete island centered in the space sets the bold tone and provides a welcome place to cook and congregate. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Alistair

Marazzi Design

Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Blue Kitchen with an Integrated 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 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!