Photo of a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Iéna - Paris 16ème

Globaleo Bois

Cuisine sur mesure réalisée par Globaleo Bois, entreprise de menuiserie sur mesure (Paris & IDF). Façade laquée noire dans nos ateliers. Table haute accueillant 6 tabourets.

Dark Stained Kitchen

Wydian Kitchen & Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Blue Stain

Woodwork Innovations

Natalie, customer, homeowner
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Notting Hill W11: Luxury Refurbishment & Modernisation

Ocean Project Developments

Our remit was to transform this apartment from an unloved and tired state into a light, bright modern family home with natural flooring and walls, yet bold statement kitchen and bathroom. The owners were very design focused and required an extremely high quality finish.

The Old Post Office Kitchen

Dibujo.design Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Appartement d'une jeune parisienne

DE VISU RÉVÉLATEUR D'IDENTITE

vue de la cuisine sur le mur de retour avec frigo agence devisu
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sleek La Jolla Oasis

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT | SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Bauer

Misti C. Millwork

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts single-wall kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern J handle kitchen with curved integrated kitchen island

A Class Kitchens of Bedford

For this dry fit project in Biddenham, Bedfordshire, our customer wanted to have a kitchen island that could incorporate a show stopping seating area and they were not dissapointed. We created a curved seating area on site, upholstered by upholstery by Tilly, with detachable. The customer chose our modern Aconbury style kitchen painted in a matt finish of silver grey on the island area and mid grey on the rest of the kitchens. They chose oak effect laminate for the kitchen runs, to bring warmth into the space and added a section of glazed wall cabinets with cabinet lighting to offer some mood lighting in the evenings. This was part of a larger extension, providing an open plan kitchen, diner and lounge with large bifold doors onto an amazing decking area.

Cuisine en longueur - Ambiance raffinée, élégante & contemporaine

Passion Déco & Co

Plan initial
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen, Eden Hall, Bath

pb bespoke kitchens

Chris Burch
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Wiltshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Bassett Gardens

Urban Structures Construction

Rear Extension created for Large Kitchen/Dinner
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Essex with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Lavender Bay Apartment

Still Space Architecture

The tired old apartment was renovated to allow full use of the sun drenched terrace and views out into the harbour. All spaces are reoriented to face the waterfront and create a sense of expansiveness in the apartment. Natural finishes and textures add depth and contrast to the spaces.

Bright Two-Toned Kitchen

Woodland Cabinetry

Bright white and brilliant blue two-toned contemporary kitchen. Cabinetry by Woodland Cabinetry Design by LivCo Inspired Design & Build
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ancien presbytère transformé en maison moderne

Agence Métamorphose

Photo of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Reims with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cuisines

Florence Cirelli "Le B.22"

Modern open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, with island and black benchtop.

Phased Family Home Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Luxury Dark Black Modern Kitchen By Darash Collection

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Réalisation d'une cuisine avec pièce cave à vin sur mesure

Distha Cuisines

Plan de travail et crédence en Granit Noir Zimbabwe cuir et table de cuisson avec dispositif aspirant intégré BORA Pure posée à fleur de plan.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Rennes with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Blue Kitchen with Black 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!