Photo of a country galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, purple cabinets, grey splashback, with island and beige floor.

LA BOOM

Кунина Елена

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Farm Cottage

Rosewood Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Colonial Kitchen by David D. Harlan Architects
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and brown benchtop.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Courtyard kitchen with door up. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, green benchtop and with island.

Rocking Kitchen!

Kat Nelson Designs

Adding a tile that has a pattern brings so much life to this kitchen. An amazing wood island top is a great mix of textures and style to this eclectic kitchen. Keeping the barstools low but functional keeps the big features of the kitchen at the forefront.

Préparer l'arrivée d'une famille qui s'agrandit - Projet Jaurès

Mon Concept Habitation

Notre projet Jaurès est incarne l’exemple du cocon parfait pour une petite famille. Une pièce de vie totalement ouverte mais avec des espaces bien séparés. On retrouve le blanc et le bois en fil conducteur. Le bois, aux sous-tons chauds, se retrouve dans le parquet, la table à manger, les placards de cuisine ou les objets de déco. Le tout est fonctionnel et bien pensé. Dans tout l’appartement, on retrouve des couleurs douces comme le vert sauge ou un bleu pâle, qui nous emportent dans une ambiance naturelle et apaisante. Un nouvel intérieur parfait pour cette famille qui s’agrandit.

Réhabilitation et restructuration d'un appartement familial

Madame Prune

Cuisine Carreaux ciment Carodeco
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black floor, white benchtop, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and no island.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Appliances & Finish Paint / Co

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen Remodel Installation of the flooring, cabinets/cupboards, countertops, appliances, tiled backsplash. windows and and fresh paint to finish.

Outside the Box

Grand Banks Building Products

Monica Banks
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, no island and green benchtop.

Country House

User

Kitchen design by Jonathan Nettleton
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors and with island.

Nid sous les zincs

WOM DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

All white Transitional kitchen with Calacatta Gold slab marble counter tops, island (with waterfall edge) and range backsplash. Black and brass fixtures and accents provide an elegant finishes and diagonal coffered ceiling and light hardwood flooring provide warmth to this beautiful kitchen. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Modern Kitchen Remodeling - Castle Hill

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

The Modern-Style Kitchen Includes Italian custom-made cabinetry, electrically operated, new custom-made pantries, granite backsplash, wood flooring and granite countertops. The kitchen island combined exotic quartzite and accent wood countertops. Appliances included: built-in refrigerator with custom hand painted glass panel, wolf appliances, and amazing Italian Terzani chandelier.

The Peckham Rye Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

"Путешествие в пространстве и времени"

Ольга Ткачева

Стол из массива тика, стулья 70х годов 20века, отреставрированы по индивидуальному заказу, аксессуары из разных мест и времен.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

Hacienda Ranch

Astleford Interiors, Inc.

Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto

Repurposing salvaged sink

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This salvaged kitchen sink was found awhile ago by the client who new she wanted to use it if ever she renovated. Integrated beautifully into the Danby marble countertop and backsplash with new fixtures it is a real joy to clean up. This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating an open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Bespoke Kitchen Project 54 – York

The Main Company

We completed a project in the charming city of York. This kitchen seamlessly blends style, functionality, and a touch of opulence. From the glass roof that bathes the space in natural light to the carefully designed feature wall for a captivating bar area, this kitchen is a true embodiment of sophistication. The first thing that catches your eye upon entering this kitchen is the striking lime green cabinets finished in Little Greene ‘Citrine’, adorned with elegant brushed golden handles from Heritage Brass.

50's Kitchen

Craftsman Design and Renovation

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, coloured appliances and linoleum floors.

Green Kitchen with a Drop-in 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!