Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Cocina - 03

Renova Meridiano

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

On The Beat

Woodchester Cabinet Makers

The old original quarry tiled floor was complemented by the stunning granite worktops and the hand-painted cabinetry for our clients who recently bought this old rectory in Gloucestershire.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Calvert St LA Remodeling Kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Douglas Design Studio

Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Una cucina moderna e funzionale con doppia colonna e tavolo da pranzo

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Le richieste di Francesco per la sua cucina non erano molte. In pratica voleva un tavolo da pranzo per ospitare 2/4 persone, un frigo e congelatore capienti, lo spazio per la tv. E doveva avere il piano a induzione perché l'appartamento è di nuova costruzione. Prima di proporgli una soluzione di arredo, mi sono riservata del tempo con Francesco per capire cosa abitualmente fa e cosa si aspetta di poter fare in una cucina. Ho approfondito le sue esigenze attuali e mi sono fatta un'idea delle sue necessità future. Ed ho capito che, senza verbalizzarle, Francesco aveva bisogno di molto altro. Aveva bisogno di molto spazio contenitivo e di tanta illuminazione; la cucina doveva essere facile da pulire e fatta di materiale resistente, soprattutto il piano di lavoro doveva assolutamente essere di facile manutenzione. Siccome è un ragazzo giovane e con gusti moderni, il forno doveva essere assolutamente alto e il materiale di lavello e rubinetti doveva essere adatto ad un uso "senza troppe cerimonie" e, aggiungo io, in nuance con il top e i colori di basi e pensili. Infine, aveva assolutamente bisogno di uno spazio che fungesse da sgabuzzino per mettere i prodotti della pulizia e l'aspirapolvere. Lo spazio di questa cucina rettangolare, con due ante a battente come finestra, è ampio. Gli ho proposto una cucina bicolor, con basi di qualche tonalità più scura rispetto ai pensili. Piano di lavoro in materiale super resistente multicolor ma con tutte le tonalità presenti in cucina. Lavello e rubinetto in nuance, anch'essi in materiale resistente e facile da pulire. Luci sottopensili per tutta la lunghezza e cappa a scomparsa. Ampi cesti scorrevoli molto contenitivi, anche nelle basi ad angolo. Doppia colonna per forno, frigorifero con congelatore e spazio ad uno "sgabuzzino" per aspirapolvere e prodotti pulizia. Sotto al lavello, ampio e comodo spazio per la raccolta differenziata. L'illuminazione è completata da un lampadario originalissimo con più punti luce direzionati verso lo spazio tecnico e verso il tavolo da pranzo. Il tavolo da pranzo è allungabile mediante un meccanismo semplice e funzionale. Completano l'arredo le 4 sedie in materiale leggero e resistente, bicolor, abbinate a coppia. AL posto del rivestimento verticale in classiche piastrelle, ho optato per una pittura super lavabile di una tonalità di verde, con sfumature metalliche/iridescenti, protetta da vernice idonea al locale, che dona all'ambiente calore e particolarità, oltre ad essere in nuance con i colori presenti nel living adiacente.

One Bay Residence - Townhouse

Calimia Home

Karla Garcia
Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Entire House remodeling in Beverly Hills

Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Check out this amazing transformation in Beverly Hills, the colors of the kitchen create an interesting interplay of volumes and levels further accented by the use of wood on the floor.

Simplicia Natural

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

Despite it shows itself with simplicity and pure linearity, the peculiarities of Simplicia are multiple and all determinants, to reveal an immense creative character. A constructive modularity of remarkable compositional flexibility allows customizations of great aesthetic functional innovation, thanks to the strong contribution of a targeted range of colors: matte finish doors with ABS edging to match the color CONFETTO, SABBIA, CANAPA, LAVAGNA and wood finishes TABACCO, CENERE, OLMO, DAMA, CONCHIGLIA, LONDRA and NATURALE with pore synchronized. To theseare added also a complete set of attachments multi-purpose, together with electric appliances and hoods of high technology.

Italian Villa

EF Marburger Fine Flooring

Inspiration for a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and with island.

The Boulevard

Urban Development Inc

Lisa Petrole Photography Elsa Santos Stylist
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and a double-bowl sink.

Crouch End Studio Apartment

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A studio apartment with decorated to give a high end finish at an affordable price.
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Elegance in Modern Kitchen Design

309design

Contemporary design meets traditional lines and an eclectic art vibe in this elegant kitchen. A challenging space was imaginatively reinvented by re-orienting the work triangle, adding an integrated butler's pantry and inserting an island with a prep sink. The Naval blue island is a dramatic contrast to the softer tones of the rest of the cabinetry. Dramatic tile backsplash accents add a touch of glam along with the contemporary brass hardware. The bow mullioned glass doors add an old world glamour. A final eclectic, organic touch is seen in the woven leather barstools.

Client Calgary Soho

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC KITCHENS MILANO IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

Many are the distintive elements of Milano. The elegance of this creation is remarqued from the thousand details and from the flavour taht release.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen transformation

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Kitchen Remodel in ranch style home Mark Trousdale Photographer
This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, stone slab splashback, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Lakehouse Project - British Columbia

ZWADA home

Interior Design : ZWADA home Interiors & Design Architectural Design : Bronson Design Builder: Kellton Contracting Ltd. Photography: Paul Grdina

Britannia Modern French

Muretto Custom Homes

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Panelled 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!