Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dalston Warehouse - 3 Bed Apt

ONLYCHILD STUDIO

Full refurbishment and interior design of a three bedroom warehouse conversion on a cobbled street in one of East London's coolest neighbourhoods. The apartment was designed with entertaining in mind, keeping the decor chic yet eclectic to convey a sense of sophisticated fun. The sleek U-shaped matt grey kitchen with bespoke open-shelving opening onto the jungle inspired lounge coupled with the pale grey laminate flooring create a feeling of vast bright space. The statement pieces play a vital role in elevating the space as a whole from the limited edition disco-ball trolley bar and super-luxe Eichholtz palm tree floor lamp to the brass egg chair imported from Amsterdam nestled in the corner of the lounge.

Coral Gables Home

CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.

Stephanie Morales Casariego
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and linoleum floors.

Grosvenor Crescent Mews

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andrew Beasley Kitchen by Espresso Design with corian worktop.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Dream Storage Maple Kitchen

CDH Designs LLC

The homeowner wanted their seating on the inside of the peninsula to enjoy their picturesque views while eating breakfast. Since this is not a typical layout, special care was taken with the peninsula design. A double trash can pull-out was placed on the end for easy access from any point in the kitchen. A slight curve to the back side of the countertop adds a nice, ergonomic touch.

Wheelchair

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen Custom height counters, high toe kicks and recessed knee areas are the calling card for this wheelchair accessible design. The base cabinets are all designed to be easy reach -- pull-out units (both trash and storage), drawers and a lazy susan. Functionality meets aesthetic beauty in this kitchen remodel. (The homeowner worked with an occupational therapist to access current and future spatial needs.) Remodel using Brookhaven cabinetry.

Renovation of Large Arts & Crafts Family Home - Kitchen

Llama Architects

This total renovation of this fabulous large country home meant the whole house was taken back to the external walls and roof rafters and all suspended floors dug up. All new Interior layout and two large extensions. 2 months of gutting the property before any building works commenced. This part of the house was in fact an old ballroom and one of the new extensions formed a beautiful new entrance hallway with stunning helical staircase. Our own design handmade and hand painted kitchen with Miele appliances. Painted in a gorgeous soft grey and with a fabulous 3.5 x 1 metre solid wood dovetailed breakfast bar and surround with led lighting. Stunning stone effect large format porcelain tiles which were for the majority of the ground floor, all with under floor heating. Skyframe openings on the ground and first floor giving uninterrupted views of the glorious open countryside. Lutron lighting throughout the whole of the property and Crestron Home Automation. A glass firebox fire was built into this room. for clients ease, giving a secondary heat source, but more for visual effect. 4KTV with plastered in the wall speakers, the wall to the left and right of the TV is only temporary as this will soon be glass entrances and pocket doors with views to the large swimming pool extension with sliding Skyframe opening system. Phase 1 of this 4 phase project with more images to come. The next phase is for the large Swimming Pool Extension, new Garage and Stable Building and sweeping driveway. Before & After Images of this room are at the end of the photo gallery.

Colligan Kitchen Remodel

Cree designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

CLEAN MAPLE KITCHEN

Bruce Hall Home Center

Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Ellen's Kitchen

Transformations

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Recessed cabinets under the sink provide plenty of knee space.

FabCab

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Galley Kitchen

D&J Kitchens and Baths Inc.

Cabinets by Canyon Creek. Dave Adams Photographer
Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and stone slab splashback.

Scarsdale Kitchen

Creative Carpentry & Design Inc.

Photos by Sam Gaeta Jr
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Not that Seventies Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Banks of draws are teamed with cupboard storage for selected work zones. Baking and tray storage is to the left of the oven while utensil draws are to the right.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

White Kitchens

Mike's Factory Direct

Frameless construction cabinets provide a contemporary style, maximized storage space, wider drawers and rollout shelves and provide continuous symmetry of door and drawer lines. Cabinetry features Holiday’s Seattle 3” Stiles & Rails Paint Grade Door in Nordic; Designed by: Chicago Custom Kitchens - IL

Tathra Residence

Dream Design Build

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Milano by Marquis

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Ranch Residence

Nathan Winchester Designs

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Blackburn House

Light House Architecture & Science

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!