Photography by Oliver Irwin
Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Wayzata Modern

John Kraemer & Sons

Lake Angelus II

DesRosiers Architects

Jim Haefner, Photographer
Design ideas for a midcentury open plan kitchen in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, multiple islands, grey splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Greenhithe

Borges Design | Kitchens | Bathrooms

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Complete Home Renovation in Sherman Oaks

Goldenline Construction Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home for All Seasons

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

The seamless indoor-outdoor transition in this Oxfordshire country home provides the perfect setting for all-season entertaining. The elevated setting of the bulthaup kitchen overlooking the connected soft seating and dining allows conversation to effortlessly flow. A large bar presents a useful touch down point where you can be the centre of the room.

Winchester Farmhouse

b Architecture Studio

This is an example of a large country kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Fort Hill- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru

One Sherman Square Condo

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lone Pine

CLB Architects

As one moves from exterior to interior, material treatments become increasingly refined. A rich interior palette combines warm mahogany millwork, white oak flooring, rugged stone, and smooth plaster walls. Residential architecture by CLB, interior design by CLB and Pepe Lopez Design, Inc. Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Кухня в стиле "Модерн" в подмосковье

John Green

Дизайнер-проектировщик - Елена Яковлева Исполнитель - John Green
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, multiple islands and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Mountain Kitchen | Telluride, CO

Jensen Design

This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Amarra Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Casey Woods
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, multiple islands, white benchtop, an undermount sink, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Arcadia Handleless

An Original, Inc.

This view is from the main kitchen prep wall back into the expansive great room... looking across both islands. This is a great view of the handleless channels used in the Vero line; very much Italian inspired contemporary. You can also see the barn doors have a stainless detail creating "panels" to match the handleless channel on the cabinets. Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

The Great Barn

Architect Your Home

Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
Large country open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and multiple islands.

Stone Creek Residence

Yates Associates Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floor.

Berkeley

Black Bear Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multiple islands and white floor.

Ocean Front Luxury

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands, marble splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and multiple Islands 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!