Jed and Renee had been living in their first home together for a little over one year until the arrival of their first born child. They had been putting up with their 1990’s era kitchen but quickly realised it wasn’t up to scratch with the new demands for space and functionality that a child brings. Jed and Renee’s old kitchen was dark and imposing, lacked bench space and wasted space with inaccessible cupboards on all walls. After experimenting with a few layouts in our CAD program, our solution was to dedicate one wall for tall and deep storage, then on the adjacent and opposite walls create a long wrap-around bench with base level storage below. The bench intersects a dividing wall with an archway into the dining room, nabbing more precious surface space while ensuring the dining walkway is not hindered by rounding off the end corner. Smart storage such as a Kessebohmer pull-out pantry unit, blind corner baskets and a slide-out appliance shelf accessed by a lift-up door make the most of every nook of this kitchen. Top cupboards housing the rangehood also intersect the kitchen’s dividing wall and continue as open display shelving in the dining room for extra storage and visual balance. Simple black ‘D’ handles are a stylish, functional and affordable hardware choice, as is the grey Bettastone benchtop made from recycled glass. Jed and Renee loved the colour and grain of Blackbutt timber but realised that too much timber could be overbearing as it was in their old kitchen. Our solution was to create a mix of hand-painted light green doors to break up and provide contrast against the Blackbutt veneer panels. The result is a light and airy kitchen that opens up the room and invites you inward.

Kitchen Bathroom Kitchenette Laundry Joinery and Structural works Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Ornate Traditional Home with Natural Calcutta Honed Marble

Western Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

"What I always wanted"

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

One of the greatest pleasures in our job is to produce joinery for a client that has waited many years for what they dream of. When i met the client in our showroom she didn't know where to start... I suggested to spill everything she had out and we will bring all together to make it work in design, colours and practicality.. the most important! Minimalistic design is one of the more complicated designs to achieve as we need to have clean uninterrupted lines that flow through. It needs to feel simple and seamless but feature the latest in hardware, technology, functionality and practicality. Using design tricks like featuring the island bench with 60mm mitred stone in a beautiful marble finish and simple 20mm matt stone finish at the rear makes it feel bold and simplistic. The addition of modern Electrolux appliances and Grey MirrorKote splashback finished off the true modern minimalistic design. The end result is a heap of design, storage and technology packed into this beautiful space.

Seaside Gem

MASSIMO interiors

Introducing our Seaside Gem project, a stunning example of modern design in the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. This beachfront retreat showcases an exquisite craftsmanship. As you step into this coastal haven, you'll immediately be captivated by the striking seaside-blue colour of the kitchen cabinets. The use of oxidised brass doors for the overhead cabinets adds a touch of opulence, elevating the design to new heights. With a focus on simplicity and cleanliness, this space exudes a sense of modern elegance. One of the standout features of Seaside Gem is the inviting bench surrounding the fireplace. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in some much-needed quiet time. To enhance the comfort, plush cushions and a luxurious sheepskin throw have been carefully incorporated. The built-in shelving provides a perfect spot to store your favourite books, creating an idyllic setting for curling up with a good read.

Kitchen Bathroom Kitchenette Laundry Joinery and Structural works Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Warm Walnut U-Kitchen

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Suspend the Marble

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

What happens when you mix a Queensland style home, angles, minimalistic design and a floating marble benchtop? THIS! We love working with young clients who have a flare for design like we do. We worked together to create a moody, modern and gravity defying design that they can enjoy together or entertain with friends and family. These clients love to cook and the Pitt Gas Cooktop is ideal for the purpose as well as looks fantastic! Two toning colours, mixing timber textures and a heap of the gorgeous White Macabus Marble makes this space personal to the owners and a great talking point when they are entertaining.

Ornate Traditional Home with Natural Calcutta Honed Marble

Western Cabinets

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Under Construction | Modern Mid Century Townhouse

Centric Spaces

KITCHEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The modern approach to the new kitchen design subtly integrates mid-century inspired details. Finishes such as walnut veneer, reeded glass, grey smoked mirror, timber framed elements, smoky grey glass wall lights and Serge Mouille feature wall lighting have been incorporated. Subsequently, the design is a modern take on mid-century. The mirror splashback reflects the natural light and creates the illusion of a larger space, whilst the track lighting and task lighting provide flexibility between the kitchen work and entertaining zones. FUNCTIONALITY: The kitchen layout was designed to be more user-friendly with all of the awkward corner cabinets removed and better storage solutions incorporated including Blum fixtures with tip-on blumotion for effortless opening of drawers and cupboards. The new layout was designed with functionality in mind for entertaining - the original high section of the island bench removed which previously created a visual barrier between the dining area and kitchen. Depth was added to the island bench to allow for additional storage, accessible from the dining room side. The kitchen sink was moved closer to the window which frees up space on the island bench where the client can now be preparing in the kitchen while chatting to guests as they mingle in the dining area. A breakfast bar was also added to the courtyard window with direct access to the kitchen.

White Kitchen with Marble Benchtops

Improva

Large galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Small Space, Big Ideas | Susan & Paul

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

Floating American Oak shelving & Led strip lights under overheads
Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brookvale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

FULLERS RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

WHITE SLEEK - Custom designed kitchen, featuring a shadow line detail throughout the job - White matte polyurethane - Featuring two large curved 55mm thick floating shelves, with recessed LED strip lighting - 20mm thick white benchtop with a pencil edge - Large natural 'Carrara marble' tile sheets, used on the splashback - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

FULLERS RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

Brookvale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

VILLAGE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

MODERN SHAKER - Two tone 'black & white' matte polyurethane - Shaker profile - Large custom appliance cabinet, with feature woodgrain construction and wine display shelving - Recessed LED strip lighting - Talostone's 'Arabescato Nero' installed on the benchtop with a 40mm mitred edge and splashback - Custom cabinet for baking trays and chopping boards - Shadowline and compact profile (no handles) - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

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Kitchens by Emanuel

- Bi-fold appliance cabinet - Internal drawers to maximise space! - Appliance tower for ease of use Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

FORTUNE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

ALL IN THE CONTRAST - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, featuring a handless detail throughout - White matte polyurethane - Caesarstone 'Empira White' featured on the benchtop and splashback - Recessed LED strip lighting - Feature lamiwood and polyurethane floating shelves - Blum corner drawer units and hardware Sheree Bouanssif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Pull Out Pantry Eat-in Kitchen 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!