Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Heritage

Carroll's Coatings

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Minimalist White and Timber Contemporary Kitchen

Transform-A-Space

A light and bright minimalist design featuring two-pack painted cabinetry to match the clients freshly painted walls, subway tile stack-style, and feature timber components bring warmth into the space. 20mm Caesarstone 'Ocean Foam' benchtops in a polished finish help to reflect overhead light. A small kitchen packed with functionality.

Kensington Project

Mint Kitchen Group

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Main Ridge House

Bryant Alsop Architects

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with blue cabinets, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, blue benchtop and wood.

Nelson Street - Thomasz Developments

Crib Creative

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Two Sheds

INLITE

Design: DREAMER + Roger Nelson / Photography: Nicole England / Featuring: Delta Light Orbit LED Wall Lights, Delta Light Tagline On Profile / Klus PDS4 Profile

Deco House

Mihaly Slocombe

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Peak House

JMc Architects

Sited at the Peak of Whitfield Mountain, with expansive views, this 4 bedroom + 3 bathroom house is an intelligent reinterpretation of city fringe hill slope living. It is an appropriate response to its exposed site, tropical climate, and the framed view. The house is anchored to the site with mass footings in order to extend over the peaks edge, heightening the connection between the inside and out. On entering the house, the breezeway frames the view, expressing the conceptual ideology of the houses provocative, elegant but practical outcome.

Warwick Home 2

Western Cabinets

Cookbooks. A place for my clients much loved books was high on the list of reccommendations for thier family‘s new kitchen design. Not being able to part from any, my client needed a dedicated space for them to display amongst the design. The existing formal closed loving at the front of the home, entered into a separate compact kitchen and dining were to be transformed into an open, free flowing interior not disrupted by walls but somewhere the whole family were able to gather. A soft palette layered with fresh whites, large slabs of clouded concrete benches, planked Jarrah timber floors finished with solid timber Blackbutt accents allow for seamless integration into the home‘s interior. Cabinetry compliments the expansive length of the kitchen, whilst the simplicity of design provides impact to the home.

StPeters House 2

Kreis Grennan Architecture

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waterview Private Residence

Gallery Living

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Allan House

AD DESIGN DEVELOP

Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Range Rd

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

26 Parkedge Ave

Raw Vibe Styling

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Edwards PRoject

Improva

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Forest Lodge

HBH Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Sydney

Nest Renovations

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Kitchen Inspiration: Scandinavian

Bunnings Warehouse

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Camberwell

Englehart Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets 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!