Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Grossman Home

megro123

Granite countertops, wood floor, flat front cabinets (SW Iron Ore), marble and brass hexagonal tile backsplash. Galley butler's pantry includes a wet bar.

#Beach Front Gold

Angie Keyes CKBD

Full Renovation of outdated Tuscan Kitchen - Transformed into a beach haven. 2 Islands, one a workstation, one an entertaining space Rutt Cabinetry at its finest -

Blueberry Kitchen with White Appliance Accents

KraftMaster Renovations

Blueberry english kitchen with white kitchen appliances, slate floor tile and zellige tile backsplash.
Photo of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Hardeeville New Construction Project

Kitchen Design Solutions

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sagamore

Asher Homes Inc.

Large open kitchen with high ceilings, wood beams, and a large island.
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Alamo Contemporary Kitchen with Custom Copper Hood

Gayler Design Build

When this family approached Gayler Design Build, they had a unique, octagon-shaped room that lacked flow and modern amenities. The home initially was constructed from three small houses that were "joined" together to create this unusual shape. It was important for the family to keep the open floor plan but add more functional space, to include new cabinetry and a large center island. In order to build the open floor plan, Gayler Design Build had to design around a central post and refinish the octagon concrete flooring, which was cut to reconfigure items in space and access sewer lines, etc.

Furnishing on Floyd Ave

Piperbear Designs

Industrial kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and turquoise cabinets.

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.

Compact Modern Kitchen Design-Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Zen-like kitchen has white kitchen walls & backsplash with contrasting light shades of beige and brown & modern flat panel touch latch cabinetry. Custom cabinetry made in the Benvenuti and Stein Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

BeSpace Kitchens

Paul O'Connell Photography

Paul O'Connell
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Woodford - A contemporary classic

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

One of Wendy's main wishes on the brief was a large pantry.
Photo of 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.

Квартира 5

Виталий Попов

Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Navy Contemporary

BeSpace - kitchens/bedrooms/living

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporain Cuisine

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and white benchtop.

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Savvy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

White, Blue & Brassy

Cabinet Artistry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

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Bella Casa Design and Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in New York with mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Blue 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!