This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a triple-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Jonathan Higgins House

Douglas R. Schotland Architect

Kitchen of 1780 Jonathan Higgins House, featuring Crown Point Cabinetry with traditional milk-paint finish and original heart pine floors
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and slate splashback.

CUCINE - disegni, render e foto

ArchSIDE

Fotografo: Vito Corvasce
This is an example of a country open plan kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Design Sur Mesure : L'Art de Réinventer 61 m²

A.D.O Concept

Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, no island, black floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and concrete floors.

Vue d'ensemble

Le Faiseur de Choses

Le Faiseur de Choses
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Brest with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

Création cuisine du sol au plafond blanche & bois

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Qui dit rentrée, dit nouvelle cuisine pour M. & Mme M ! Un travail considérable a été effectué pour transformer cet espace de A à Z. L’originalité de cette cuisine se trouve dans l’ouverture créée sur le salon et ses finitions qui vont jusqu’au plafond. À la fois îlot de cuisson, avec sa hotte parfaitement alignée, et coin snack pour deux personnes, ce bloc aux multiples usages allie à la perfection fonctionnalité et élégance. Lorsque les portes des placards s’ouvrent, on y découvre un frigo et un lave-vaisselle discrètement dissimulés, ainsi que de nombreux espaces de rangement. Encore une fois, le mariage du blanc et du bois fait fureur. Il évoque la pureté et la convivialité, deux qualités indispensables dans une cuisine intemporelle !  Comme M. & Mme M vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine ? Contactez-moi dès maintenant pour prendre rendez-vous. Le devis ainsi que la projection 3D sont gratuits et sans engagement.

Applecross (DDSF17)

Renovation Capital

Kabuki Black granite benches with a stained French Oak island. Shaker doors in 25% Dusty Mule. Polished chrome handles by Armac Martin. See album description for more info.

Autumn/Winter 2018

Pete Helme Photography

Pete Helme Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate splashback, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

PARIS 11: AVENUE PARMENTIER

Mon Concept Habitation

STEPHANE VASCO
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Classic Lines

SH interiors

SH interiors
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Homestyling

Homestaging & Inredning Martina Kim

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, white appliances and no island.

Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina

Darling Residential Architecture and Design

Leading to the office, this balcony provides breath taking views to the interior as well as out to the Hiwassee river outdoors.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic First Floor Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit: Erol Reyal
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Milwaukee with wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, panelled appliances and slate splashback.

NUMBER SIXTEEN.four

Cloisters Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops and slate splashback.

APPARTAMENTO BERGAMO

DISPACE architecture I interior design

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Détail de la hotte en MDF noir et de la zone de cuisson

Le Faiseur de Choses

Le Faiseur de Choses
Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Brest with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

Croesgoch Kitchen

Cwtch Haus

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Appartement 83 m² - Paris 20

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, cement tiles and grey floor.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Slate Splashback 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!