Kitchen Design Ideas

Contemporary apartment kitchen in Collingwood. Photographed by Shania Shegedyn.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Central Coast with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors, with island, white floor and an undermount sink.

Our client had clear ideas for their newly acquired 1930’s Art Deco home. An internal brick wall was removed to open the kitchen and living room area, along with two small dividing walls in the bathroom. The brief was for modern, contemporary masculine colours. Inspired by the design details of previous projects we had completed; they took confidence in approaching Ultimate Kitchens and Bathrooms and were ecstatic with the result being just what they envisioned. Black framed doors and windows were installed leading to the outdoor entertaining area, tying all the elements effectively together with the Art Deco style. The mix of integrated appliances and monochromatic tones work exceptionally well in this kitchen. The understated elegance in the joinery, provides the perfect framework to embellish the space with added details, like the special furniture and lighting items selected by the client, adding impact to the design. A moody bathroom emerged with a luxe range of finishes used to match in with the contemporary ilk of the kitchen. Dark brick subway tiles, in keeping with the masculine theme are a true highlight of this bathroom with LED lighting accentuating their textural aspect, along with the decorative lead light window, a subtle nod to the era of this wonderful home.

Beginning with a podium-like form, Shearwater House subtly peaks above the sand dunes and low-line shrubbery. To help soften the elevated silhouette, mirrored curves were introduced within the roof line and ground floor brickwork. Upstairs, priority is given to the beach view, with expansive living areas and floor to ceiling windows to the north and east. Throughout the interior native timbers provide further context within the surrounding shack environment. Photography: Anjie Blair

Lillie Thompson
Large contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey splashback.

Nathan Lanham Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Photos: @coastalsnaps
Small beach style galley kitchen in Melbourne with quartz benchtops, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Galley style kitchen with feature pendants and timber overhead cabinetry. Butlers pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

With functionality and a clean look in mind, this bright open kitchen delivers and becomes the heart of the this traditional home. Prep space and storage includes a study nook

Tatjana Plitt
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with marble benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige floor.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

DPI We Shoot Buildings
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White kitchen featuring timber ends to island bench and timber overhead cupboards. Green Japanese tile splashback and polished concrete floors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and concrete floors.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

Our clients were looking to achieve a seamless integration between the main living timber floors and the new floors in the Kitchen space. Having Cork originally in the #MountLawleyProject, I suggested a large slab format Marble Porcelain tile in matte. This has really given the Kitchen a beautiful finish tying effortlessly into the matte grey, white, timber and concrete finished benchtops.

Prue Roscoe
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

The brief given for this home, was quite simply to increase on the existing footprint of the kitchen with the adjoining living room to provide for the larger family setting. The owners were very much set on a Hampton's style with clean lines, with the decorative elements being picked up in the island bench features and the rangehood design. A corner angled pantry was removed which gave scope back to providing simple clean lines for the joinery and a dedicated space for the cooking zone, as well as a washing zone with a butler's sink, a feature point overlooking the backyard pool. Additional tall storage was provided along the rear wall, including an appliance cabinet to hide all the clutter, fulfilling the brief for this busy family. It was important to create a flow of space between indoor and outdoor settings, with the backyard pool an entertaining space. We installed a larger window, where the natural light that comes with this works beautifully with the white palette and the parquetry floor.