Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Custom French Contemporary Home

Cook Designs

View of kitchen though to wine room from breakfast
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Black, White & Red Kitchen

Highland Design Gallery

Kitchen Design by Robin Swarts for Highland Design Gallery in collaboration with Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Contractor: Swarts & Co. Photo © Jill Buckner

Construction Resources

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Teresita Blvd Renovation

Mike Larkin Architecture

A small kitchen and breakfast room were combined into one open kitchen for this 1930s house in San Francisco. Builder: Mark Van Dessel Cabinets: Victor Di Nova (Santa Barbara) Custom tiles: Wax-Bing (Philo, CA) Custom Lighting: Valarie Adams (Santa Rosa, CA) Photo by Eric Rorer

Spring Grove

Wayneco Inc.

Photo of a small country galley separate kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Additional Work

K. M. Skelly, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Custom Cabinets

Yukon Flooring

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Sunflower House

Anthro Architecture

View from the kitchen space to the fully openable bi-folding doors and the sunny garden beyond. A perfect family space for life by the sea. The yellow steel beam supports the opening to create the new extension and allows for the formation of the large rooflight above.

Lotteria Kitchen Santa Fe, NM

Carved Custom Cabinets

This Spanish colonial panel style from carvedcabinet.com (Carved Custom Cabinets) was inspired by a 200 year old, small, hand carved trunk on legs displayed in the Museum of New Mexico. It was found in a village north of Santa Fe. The trim surrounding the panels was inspired by a book on the history of woodworking in New Mexico. Finished in a honey (Miel) with dark glaze to bring out the carving and medium distressing. Bronze finish drop pulls are supplied with the cabinets.

Kitchen Renovation in Santa Monica

California Skyline Remodeling

Rustic modern kitchen design with newly constructed center island. All new rustic iron appliances, with slab countertops.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

City Apartment in High Rise Building

Haus Designs

City Apartment in High Rise Building in middle of Melbourne City.
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchens With Colour

Crafted Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, with island and yellow floor.

Brixton extension

Archic

william Eckersley
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

In-Frame Oak & Painted Shaker Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pigeon

BP Kitchens & Interiors

We created custom countertop storage with bi-folding doors to reveal a birch veneered ply interior with three shelves. The bottom is open onto the worktop. The natural low temperature of the engineered stone helps to keep the cupboard at a lower temperature. We use high quality veneered plywood in all of our cupboard carcases as it is a very stable and strong wood compared to lower quality materials such as MFC (melamine faced chipboard).

Sabor De Sal Kitchen Remodel

Greystone Kitchens

This view would have once been directly at an exterior wall with the kitchen starting just beyond the dishwasher, but now look at all that counter-space! Kim Lindsey Photography

Old Charm

Copperfield Kitchens

Country Kitchen featuring distressed, hand painted cabinets,marinate verde granite work surfaces, iroko work surfaces, double belfast sink, bespoke french style extractor hood

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Kraftmaid Malibu Maple Natural and Allen and Roth Sammamish 3CM top

Lowe's Home Improvement

DB
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

A British client requested an 'unfitted' look. Robinson Interiors was called in to help create a space that appeared built up over time, with vintage elements. For this kitchen reclaimed wood was used along with three distinctly different cabinet finishes (Stained Wood, Ivory, and Vintage Green), multiple hardware styles (Black, Bronze and Pewter) and two different backsplash tiles. We even used some freestanding furniture (A vintage French armoire) to give it that European cottage feel. A fantastic 'SubZero 48' Refrigerator, a British Racing Green Aga stove, the super cool Waterstone faucet with farmhouse sink all hep create a quirky, fun, and eclectic space! We also included a few distinctive architectural elements, like the Oculus Window Seat (part of a bump-out addition at one end of the space) and an awesome bronze compass inlaid into the newly installed hardwood floors. This bronze plaque marks a pivotal crosswalk central to the home's floor plan. Finally, the wonderful purple and green color scheme is super fun and definitely makes this kitchen feel like springtime all year round! Masterful use of Pantone's Color of the year, Ultra Violet, keeps this traditional cottage kitchen feeling fresh and updated.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Coloured Appliances 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!