Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, grey splashback, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Palm Springs Residence

User

Anchored by the homeowner’s 42-foot-long painting, the interiors of this Palm Springs residence were designed to showcase the owner’s art collection, and create functional spaces for daily living that can be easily adapted for large social gatherings. Referencing the environment and architecture in both form and material, the finishes and custom furnishings bring the interior to life. Alluding to the roofs that suspend over the building, the sofas seem to hover above the carpets while the knife-edge table top appears to float above a metal base. Bleached and cerused wood mimic the “desert effect” that would naturally occur in this environment, while the textiles on the sofa are the same shade as the rocks of the landscape. Monolithic concrete floors connect all of the spaces while concealing mechanical systems, and stone thresholds signal vertical level changes and exterior transitions. Large wall masses provide the optimal backdrop for the homeowner’s oversized art. The wall structures ground the interior, while the opposing expanses of glass frame the desert views. The location and use of operable doors and windows allows the house to naturally ventilate, reducing cooling loads. The furnishings create spaces in an architectural fashion. Designed and fabricated for flexibility, the pieces easily accommodate the owners’ large social gatherings. The dining table can be split into two and the sofas can be pushed out along the walls, opening the center of the space to entertain. The design of the interior spaces and furnishings seamlessly integrates the setting, architecture, artwork and spaces into a cohesive whole.

Lodi perimeter overflow pool

Spring Creek Watergardens and Landscape

here is an outdoor kitchen we added during the backyard makeover. It includes all stainless steel appliances and a drop in cooler. Also we installed a custom built pergola. see the rock sitting benches and retaining walls made out of flagstone all puzzle cut into place.

Lake Windcrest New Construction

Studio E Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and concrete floors.

South Kensington

Alice B. Davies Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Green With Envy - GE Kitchen Display Competition 2014

Orion Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Louisville with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

industrial modern steel kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

old stone cottage with contemporary steel cabinets and concrete countertops. old butcher block built into steel cabinetry. This 120 year old one room stone cabin features real rock walls and fireplace in a simple rectangle with real handscraped exposed beams. Old concrete floor, from who knows when? The stainless steel kitchen is new, everything is under counter, there are no upper cabinets at all. Antique butcher block sits on stainless steel cabinet, and an old tire chain found on the old farm is the hanger for the cooking utensils. Concrete counters and sink. Designed by Maraya Interior Design for their best friend, Paul Hendershot, landscape designer. You can see more about this wonderful cottage on Design Santa Barbara show, featuring the designers Maraya and Auriel Entrekin. All designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Modern Kitchen- American Oak

Panorama Cabinets

American oak veneer doors with black satin overheads and island bar. The 20mm ceasarstone bench top is on trend with a fully integrated fridge and pullout pantry. Kitchen Design and Made by Panorama Cabinets in Melbourne.

Hiley Road Passivhaus

Bow Tie Construction

Kithcne of Hiley Road Passivhaus. Layout makes the most of limited space and allows plenty of natural light. Cabinets supplied by Ikea with bosch induction hob and oven and Brita integrated water filter.

Andrea & Ken's Whole House Remodel

2e Architects

Vince Lupo
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tree House

Foursquare Builders

Red Pants Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Arlington II

Jay Baker Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Walloon Lake Cottage - Guest House

Ken Richmond, Architect

This is an example of a small country single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

Suburban House

Architecture for Everyone

Kitchen is open to dining room. Photo by John Clark
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Blue Island £21,000

Schuller Kitchens by Artisan Interiors

Two toned blue kitchen. Hob in the island, handless design with concrete worktops. Elica hood disguised as a light fitting.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cardiff with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen area / Great Room

ING Construction

The Kitchen and storage area in this ADU is complete and complimented by using flat black storage space stainless steel fixtures. And with light colored counter tops, it provides a positive, uplifting feel.

Taylor Creek Ranch

Upside Development

Upside Development completed an contemporary architectural transformation in Taylor Creek Ranch. Evolving from the belief that a beautiful home is more than just a very large home, this 1940’s bungalow was meticulously redesigned to entertain its next life. It's contemporary architecture is defined by the beautiful play of wood, brick, metal and stone elements. The flow interchanges all around the house between the dark black contrast of brick pillars and the live dynamic grain of the Canadian cedar facade. The multi level roof structure and wrapping canopies create the airy gloom similar to its neighbouring ravine.

Falsterbogatan 22b

Bjurfors Skåne

Bjurfors/ SE360
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Malmo with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Private House in Richmond

Anna Stathaki | Photography

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Green Kitchen with Concrete Floors 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!