Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and black floor.

Contemporary Home

Casa Rodar

Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Sea Arches of Mendocino Coast

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Sea Arches is a stunning modern architectural masterpiece, perched atop an eleven-acre peninsular promontory rising 160 feet above the Pacific Ocean on northern California’s spectacular Mendocino coast. Surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides and presiding over unparalleled vistas of sea and surf, Sea Arches includes 2,000 feet of ocean frontage, as well as beaches that extend some 1,300 feet. This one-of-a-kind property also includes one of the famous Elk Sea Stacks, a grouping of remarkable ancient rock outcroppings that tower above the Pacific, and add a powerful and dramatic element to the coastal scenery. Integrated gracefully into its spectacular setting, Sea Arches is set back 500 feet from the Pacific Coast Hwy and is completely screened from public view by more than 400 Monterey cypress trees. Approached by a winding, tree-lined drive, the main house and guesthouse include over 4,200 square feet of modern living space with four bedrooms, two mezzanines, two mini-lofts, and five full bathrooms. All rooms are spacious and the hallways are extra-wide. A cantilevered, raised deck off the living-room mezzanine provides a stunningly close approach to the ocean. Walls of glass invite views of the enchanting scenery in every direction: north to the Elk Sea Stacks, south to Point Arena and its historic lighthouse, west beyond the property’s captive sea stack to the horizon, and east to lofty wooded mountains. All of these vistas are enjoyed from Sea Arches and from the property’s mile-long groomed trails that extend along the oceanfront bluff tops overlooking the beautiful beaches on the north and south side of the home. While completely private and secluded, Sea Arches is just a two-minute drive from the charming village of Elk offering quaint and cozy restaurants and inns. A scenic seventeen-mile coastal drive north will bring you to the picturesque and historic seaside village of Mendocino which attracts tourists from near and far. One can also find many world-class wineries in nearby Anderson Valley. All of this just a three-hour drive from San Francisco or if you choose to fly, Little River Airport, with its mile long runway, is only 16 miles north of Sea Arches. Truly a special and unique property, Sea Arches commands some of the most dramatic coastal views in the world, and offers superb design, construction, and high-end finishes throughout, along with unparalleled beauty, tranquility, and privacy. Property Highlights: • Idyllically situated on a one-of-a-kind eleven-acre oceanfront parcel • Dwelling is completely screened from public view by over 400 trees • Includes 2,000 feet of ocean frontage plus over 1,300 feet of beaches • Includes one of the famous Elk Sea Stacks connected to the property by an isthmus • Main house plus private guest house totaling over 4300 sq ft of superb living space • 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms • Separate His and Hers master baths • Open floor plan featuring Single Level Living (with the exception of mezzanines and lofts) • Spacious common rooms with extra wide hallways • Ample opportunities throughout the home for displaying art • Radiant heated slate floors throughout • Soaring 18 foot high ceilings in main living room with walls of glass • Cantilevered viewing deck off the mezzanine for up close ocean views • Gourmet kitchen with top of the line stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and granite counter tops • Granite window sills throughout the home • Spacious guest house including a living room, wet bar, large bedroom, an office/second bedroom, two spacious baths, sleeping loft and two mini lofts • Spectacular ocean and sunset views from most every room in the house • Gracious winding driveway offering ample parking • Large 2 car-garage with workshop • Extensive low-maintenance landscaping offering a profusion of Spring and Summer blooms • Approx. 1 mile of groomed trails • Equipped with a generator • Copper roof • Anchored in bedrock by 42 reinforced concrete piers and framed with steel girders. 2 Fireplaces Deck Granite Countertops Guest House Patio Security System Storage Gardens

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Charming in Cherry

Performance Kitchens & Home

Voted best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Since 1974, Performance Kitchens & Home has been re-inventing spaces for every room in the home. Specializing in older homes for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Den, Family Rooms and any room in the home that needs creative storage solutions for cabinetry. We offer color rendering services to help you see what your space will look like, so you can be comfortable with your choices! Our Design team is ready help you see your vision and guide you through the entire process! Photography by: Juniper Wind Designs LLC

Eclectic Kitchen Backsplash and Floor

Rooms with a View

Baumgart Creative Media
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchens

Bluewater Construction Group Inc.

Traditional kitchen with a light wood cabinet design to open up this compact kitchen. Back splash pops out with the lighting underneath the upper cabinets.

Buckingham Road - kitchen

Studio EMP Ltd

Photo : Matt Clayton Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Chambers' Residence

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

© 2010 Tim Murphy Foto Imagery
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Lake Shore Residence

eMOD Construction Inc.

Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Updated (to look more MCM) Kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Builder installed kitchen in 2002 was stripped of inappropriate trim and therefore original ceiling was revealed. New stainless steel backsplash and hood and vent wrap was designed. Shaker style cabinets had their insets filled in so that era appropriate flat front cabinets were the finished look.

Cedar Ridge Project

Wall Street Woodworking

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen Cabinet

Buyer's Market

6 square cabinets combine to make a comfortable, relaxed kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

COOGEE HOUSE

The Designory

Coogee House designed by The Designory
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Recent Work

Red Lemon Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Quebec Street Residence

reform, llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Farm House {Renovation in Pleasantville, Iowa}

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Jake Boyd Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Gem Retreat Chalet

Weninger Construction & Design Ltd

Entering the chalet, an open concept great room greets you. Kitchen, dining, and vaulted living room with wood ceilings create uplifting space to gather and connect with additional seating at granite kitchen island/bar.

Streamlined Kitchen

Woodcrafters Group Ltd.

LeMans corner provides easily accessible storage for bowls and cooking utensils
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Frigidaire Appliances

AJ Madison

This comfortable family home has nooks and crannies aplenty. The open layout makes it easy to entertain.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley kitchen pantry in New York with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Slate 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!