This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Oak Brook Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

These homeowners came to us to update their kitchen, yet stay within the existing footprint. Their goal was to make the space feel more open, while also gaining better pantry storage and more continuous counter top space for preparing meals and entertaining. We started towards achieving their goals by removing soffits around the entire room and over the island, which allowed for more storage and taller crown molding. Then we increased the open feeling of the room by removing the peninsula wall cabinets which had been a visual obstruction between the main kitchen and the dining area. This also allowed for a more functional stretch of counter on the peninsula for preparation or serving, which is complimented by another working counter that was created by cornering their double oven on the opposite side of the room. At the same time, we shortened the peninsula by a few inches to allow for better traffic flow to the dining area because it is a main route for traffic. Lastly, we made a more functional and aesthetically pleasing pantry wall by tailoring the cabinetry to their needs and creating relief with open shelves for them to display their art. The addition of larger moldings, carved onlays and turned legs throughout the kitchen helps to create a more formal setting for entertaining. The materials that were used in the kitchen; stone floor tile, maple cabinets, granite counter tops and porcelain backsplash tile are beautiful, yet durable enough to withstand daily wear and heavy use during gatherings. The lighting was updated to meet current technology and enhance the task and decorative lighting in the space. The can lights through the kitchen and desk area are LED cans to increase energy savings and minimize the need for light bulb changes over time. We also installed LED strip lighting below the wall cabinets to be used as task lighting and inside of glass cabinets to accent the decorative elements.

3 Dimensional Backsplash

CWW Kitchens, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white floor.

Rénovation 150 M2 Trocadéro

Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur

Les clients, ayant une vie quotidienne bien remplie, souhaitaient pouvoir se retrouver quotidiennement autour d'un îlot convivial où pouvoir petit déjeuner ou dîner en famille avec beaucoup de rangement dessous. Sachant qu'il était ouvert sur le salon il fallait qu'il soit chic et tranche avec le bleu foncé choisi pour les portes de placard des meubles de cuisine. Nous avons opté pour le plaqué chêne clair et un plan de travail en quartz effet "galet"...

Monterey Modern

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

This lovely Monterey Modern style house on Royal Blvd in Glendale had a 1980’s kitchen without good light or access to the house’s outdoor spaces. To aggravate the flow of the house further, the driveway runs directly to the back of the house where the garage is located off of a motor court. Access to the house by family and friends was naturally happened through the backyard which forced them through a carport and around the side of the house to enter the kitchen directly. The kitchen has a new exit to the side yard and a set of french doors to a new deck. The location of the deck connects the formal living room with the kitchen through exterior spaces in a more immediate way than it is connected through the interior. To create a kitchen that could accomodate a family of cooks and in-kitchen dining, one of the requests of the Client, we combined the existing kitchen, an old utility room, and small breakfast room. The small utilitarian spaces of the original rooms were remade to feel and embrace a contemporary lifestyle, while also integrating seamlessly into the style and scale of this 1930’s vintage home. When working on a kitchen of this scale in a vintage home, we make sure to layer materials and forms into the design so it does not feel out of scale or modernist. The floors are blue slate herringbone and set the color tone for many of the other finishes. We used a quartzite with many of the same colors as the floor for the perimeter counters because of its durability and a light marble with flecks of blue and gold for the eat-in island. The wood on the inside of the windows and doors was stained blue. Cabinets are a combination of white oak and painted with brass screen fronts. The Client has wanted to save some built-in niches from the original breakfast room, but in the end it would have limited the design too much and so included two small radiused end cabinets, one in each cabinet finish.

Michel Ange | 240m² | Rénovation complète

Murs et Merveilles

Dans la cuisine sur-mesure, l'inox et le bleu se marient.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Class Q Barn Conversion

Dormer & Co. Chartered Architects

Exposed brick and Crittal style screens give an industrial feel. Large glazed screens bring in light and expansive views
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Casa Valldoreix

Deu i Deu by Anna Profitós

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

South Vero Kitchen

Rob Downey Photography

Photographer: Rob Downey, Designer: Patti Davis Brown
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Red, Gray, and Cherry City Kitchen

The Kitchen Specialist

Michael Zirkle
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Les Balisiers - Pièce de Vie

Studio Chris Carrié

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gilbert House

New Life Restorations and Properties

The client wanted the kitchen to have the feel of vintage grandmother but with all of the upgrades. The upper cabinets were moved up to make more room on the counters. Beside to see the before photos of this one.

The Heath – Radlett

Audus Kitchens

This wow-factor kitchen is the Nobilia Riva Slate Grey with stainless steel recessed handles. The client wanted a stunning showstopping kitchen and teamed with this impressive Orinoco Granite worktop; this design commands attention. The family like to cook and entertain, so we selected top-of-the-range appliances, including a Siemens oven, a Bora hob, Blanco sink, and Quooker hot water tap.

Ocean Home in Nova Scotia

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Design ideas for a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Elegant White Kitchen

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

Elegant, simple white kitchen. Extra storage on the island is a bonus. Great pantry with pull out drawers. We love stone splashback.
Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Shaker Pale Cream

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Shaker Colour: Pale Cream Worktops: Natural Oak Block
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Arabella

Vogel Building Group

Large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Countertops

Holz and Stein Architectural Surfaces

Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

White and Gray

Groysman Construction

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Clean and modern Turtle Rock home • Irvine, California

K. Gennaro Photography

Clean, bright, white quartz marble-look countertops in this modern kitchen accent the two-tone grey cabinets in contrasting finishes: dark glossy lowers and matte medium grey uppers. The center of attention is the beautiful ocean blue and green glass tile backsplash throughout this space. Designed by: Rachel Chulew of designHAUS24 http://designhaus24.com/ Photo: Kayli Gennaro of K. Gennaro Photography http://www.kgennarophotography.com

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Ceramic Floors 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!