Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Кваритира в Митино

Виктория Смирнова | SVdecor

Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Vivienda en La Orotava

David Rodríguez Fotografía

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

SE24 - South Norwood

Simon Whitehead Architects

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

DOT + POP

CSR Gyprock

DOT + POP: Mills St. Albert Park // Simon Shiff
Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Küche in Fichtelberg - Veigl Küchen

Felix Meyer - Fotografie

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Nuremberg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

DK_CH_flat

Архитектурная студия QUADRUM

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

JULIA

Atelier idea | Architectes d'Intérieur

roche de la plage d’Ilbaritz, cette maison à l’aspect traditionnel côté rue, cache à l’arrière une façade verre et métal plus moderne donnant sur un agréable jardin arboré. La maison avait déjà subi une belle rénovation de sa pièce à vivre avec la création d’une extension vitrée sur deux niveaux. Cette large vision sur le jardin permet une décoration en perpétuel changement, variant au fil des saisons. Certains espaces ne profitant pas de cette luminosité, il a fallu apporter plus de fonctionnalité, de fluidité et de douceur pour s’accorder avec cette nature. La cuisine notamment était exiguë, reculée et sombre, l’entrée cloisonnée et la salle à manger mal située. Cette rénovation a permis de rendre la cuisine plus conviviale, fonctionnelle et lumineuse comme point de ralliement et d’échanges. Des murs porteurs ont été ouverts, des portes supprimées, une large fenêtre de toit disposée pour davantage de clarté. Les façades en bois brut contrastent avec la pose de carreaux de ciment blanc au sol et un plan de travail minéral. Des carreaux peints à la main habillent la crédence et amènent cette subtile fantaisie souhaitée par la cliente. Le mobilier sur mesure pour le banc de l’entrée, les chaises retapissées par un artisan local sur une variation de jaune sable et de bleu viennent appuyer l’atmosphère paisible et naturelle de cette maison entre ville et bord de mer.

NEUILLY SUR SEINE, RUE DE CHARTRES

User

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and a peninsula.

Lockhart Residence

Restructure Studio

Leonid Furmansky Photography. Restructure Studio is a full service architectural design firm located in Austin and serving the Central Texas area. Restructure Studio is dedicated to making sustainable design accessible to homeowners as well as building professionals in the residential construction industry. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Bale Lane

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Country kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

RoShamBo at Seabrook

grouparchitect

A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Burlingame Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture and Jesse Ososki Art remodeled an existing Eichler atrium home into a brighter, more open, and more functional version of its original self. The goals were to preserve the Eichler look and feel without the need to strictly adhere to it. The scope of work included re-configuring the master bedroom/bath, the kitchen, and the hall bath/laundry area, as well as updating interior finishes throughout to be more sophisticated. The owners are detail-oriented and were very involved in the design process, down to the selection of lighting controls and stainless steel faceplates.Their design aesthetic leans toward the Scandinavian — light and bright, with simple straight lines and pure geometric shapes. The finish flooring is large porcelain tile (24” x 24”) in a neutral grey tone, providing a uniform backdrop against which other materials can stand out. The same tile continues into the shower floor (with a different finish texture for slip-resistance) and up the shower/tub walls (in a smaller size). Heath Classic Field ceramic tile in Modern Blue was used sparingly, to add color at the hall bath vanity backsplash and at the shampoo niches in both bathrooms. Back-painted soda glass in pale blue to match the Heath tile was used at the kitchen backsplash. This same accent color was also used at the front entry atrium door. Kitchen cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and light fixtures are all white, making the kitchen feel more airy and light. Countertops are Caesarstone Blizzard. The owners chose to keep some of the original Eichler elements: the concrete masonry fireplace; the stained tongue-and-groove redwood ceiling decking; and the luan wall paneling. The luan paneling was lightly sanded, cleaned, and re-stained. The owners also kept an added element that was installed by a previous owner: sliding shoji panels at all bedroom windows and sliding glass doors, for both privacy and sun control. Grooves were cut into the new tile flooring for the shoji panels to slide in, creating a more integrated look. Walnut was used to add warmth and contrast at the kitchen bar top and niche, the bathroom vanities, and the window sill/ledge under the kitchen window. This Burlingame Eichler Remodel is a 2,121 sf, 4 bedroom/2 bath home located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane and Yegvenia Torres Zavala Contractor: Jesse Ososki Art Structural Engineer: Emmanuel Pun Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed Location: Burlingame, CA Year completed: 2017

Modern Tudor

User

Contemporary kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Nic Frost Cabinetry | Timber & Tulip

REHAU Cabinet Doors

Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and with island.

Wandsworth, London

Braverman Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Almaden Valley Kitchen

Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

The Elemental House

Shamanth Patil Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Bengaluru with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

HAUTE HIGHRISE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Cucina Aix-en-Provence

HIMACS Italia

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Frankfurt with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

All Islands 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!