I. Miller
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, with island, travertine floors, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ski Basin

Dybdahl Design Group

Designer: Paul Dybdahl Photographer: Shanna Wolf Designer’s Note: One of the main project goals was to develop a kitchen space that complimented the homes quality while blending elements of the new kitchen space with the homes eclectic materials. Japanese Ash veneers were chosen for the main body of the kitchen for it's quite linear appeals. Quarter Sawn White Oak, in a natural finish, was chosen for the island to compliment the dark finished Quarter Sawn Oak floor that runs throughout this home. The west end of the island, under the Walnut top, is a metal finished wood. This was to speak to the metal wrapped fireplace on the west end of the space. A massive Walnut Log was sourced to create the 2.5" thick 72" long and 45" wide (at widest end) living edge top for an elevated seating area at the island. This was created from two pieces of solid Walnut, sliced and joined in a book-match configuration. The homeowner loves the new space!! Cabinets: Premier Custom-Built Countertops: Leathered Granite The Granite Shop of Madison Location: Vermont Township, Mt. Horeb, WI

Primrose Hill Basement

Alistair Fleming Design

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Las Casas Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen beyond. White Oak cabinet panels wrap into Living Room. Inspired by Japanese tatami mats. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Corrales Home Staging Photos

MAP Consultants, LLC

Listed by Lynn Martinez, Coldwell Banker Legacy 505-263-6369 Furniture Provided by CORT
Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Luxury Kitchen

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom painted, maple kitchen cabinets by Ayr Custom Cabinets Nappanee, IN. Features luxury appliances and finishes. Bocci 4.1 pendant lighting; walk-in pantry; wine bar; built-in banquette and many storage features. Super white dolomite marble countertops. Brizo faucets. Franke stainless steel kitchen sink. Franke Little Butler drinking water dispenser. Red oak hardwood flooring. Architectural design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; interior design by Jill Henner; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; photography by Marie 'Martin' Kinney

Our Work

411 Kitchen Cabinets & Granite

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen backsplash and hood

The Design Standard, Inc.

Daisy Pieraldi Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Ocean Ave 17

Hanna Homes

This contemporary kitchen with a double island layout features white quartzite countertops, dark walnut flush cabinets, wolf appliances, chrome wall-mounted pot filler near the stove, multiple coffered ceiling with recessed lighting, ceramic wave wall tiles, Korus Italian windows and sliding glass doors, white enamel upper cabinets and double 48 inch subzero refrigerators. Construction by Robelen Hanna Homes.

Baker Beach Home

ScavulloDesign Interiors

Matthew Millman Photography
Large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, multi-coloured splashback, beige cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Siatama Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Set within an airy contemporary extension to a lovely Georgian home, the Siatama Kitchen is our most ambitious project to date. The client, a master cook who taught English in Siatama, Japan, wanted a space that spliced together her love of Japanese detailing with a sophisticated Scandinavian approach to wood. At the centre of the deisgn is a large island, made in solid british elm, and topped with a set of lined drawers for utensils, cutlery and chefs knifes. The 4-post legs of the island conform to the 寸 (pronounced ‘sun’), an ancient Japanese measurement equal to 3cm. An undulating chevron detail articulates the lower drawers in the island, and an open-framed end, with wood worktop, provides a space for casual dining and homework. A full height pantry, with sliding doors with diagonally-wired glass, and an integrated american-style fridge freezer, give acres of storage space and allow for clutter to be shut away. A plant shelf above the pantry brings the space to life, making the most of the high ceilings and light in this lovely room.

Whole Home Renovation

MSH Signature Home Improvements

Whole-Home Renovation; modern contemporary style
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Collombatti Farm House Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Farm House renovation vaulted ceilings & contemporary fit out.
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Greenwich Backcountry Estate

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

A complete makeover of a tired 1990s mahogany kitchen in a stately Greenwich back country manor. We couldn't change the windows in this project due to exterior restrictions but the fix was clear. We transformed the entire space of the kitchen and adjoining grand family room space by removing the dark cabinetry and painting over all the mahogany millwork in the entire space. The adjoining family walls with a trapezoidal vaulted ceiling needed some definition to ground the room. We added painted paneled walls 2/3rds of the way up to entire family room perimeter and reworked the entire fireplace wall with new surround, new stone and custom cabinetry around it with room for an 85" TV. The end wall in the family room had floor to ceiling gorgeous windows and Millowrk details. Once everything installed, painted and furnished the entire space became connected and cohesive as the central living area in the home.

Dishwasher and garbage pull outs

Aanensen’s Designers Builders Craftsmen

Miele dishwasher on the left, stainless steel garbage bins on the right
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with grey floor, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white benchtop.

Ridgeside Renovation

EPG Homes, LLC

Work completed by homebuilder EPG Homes, Chattanooga, TN
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edinburgh Town House - Basement Kitchen

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Douglas Gibb
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Classic Kitchen Expansion

User

Our approach to the dining room wall was a key decision for the entire project. The wall was load bearing and the homeowners considered only removing half of it. In the end, keeping the overall open concept design was important to the homeowners, therefore we installed a load bearing beam in the ceiling. The beam was finished with drywall to be cohesive so it looked like it was a part of the original design. Now that the kitchen and dining room were open, paint colors were used to designate the spaces and create visual boundaries. This made each area feel like it’s its own space without using any structures. The original L-shaped kitchen was cut short because of bay windows that overlooked the backyard patio. These windows were lost in the space and not functional; they were replaced with double French doors leading onto the patio. A brick layer was brought in to patch up the window swap and now it looks like the French doors always existed. New crown molding was installed throughout and painted to match the kitchen cabinets. This window/door replacement allowed for a large pantry cabinet to be installed next to the refrigerator which was not in the old cabinet configuration. The replaced perimeter cabinets host custom storage solutions, like a mixer stand, spice organization, recycling center and functional corner cabinet with pull out shelving. The perimeter kitchen cabinets are painted with a glaze and the island is a cherry stain with glaze to amplify the raised panel door style. We tripled the size of the kitchen island to expand countertop space. It seats five people and hosts charging stations for the family’s busy lifestyle. It was important that the cooktop in the island had a built in downdraft system because the homeowners did not want a ventilation hood in the center of the kitchen because it would obscure the open concept design. The countertops are quartz and feature an under mount granite composite kitchen sink with a low divide center. The kitchen faucet, which features hands free and touch technology, and an instant hot water dispenser were added for convenience because of the homeowners’ busy lifestyle. The backsplash is a favorite, with a teal and red glass mosaic basket weave design. It stands out and holds its own among the expansive kitchen cabinets. All recessed, under cabinet and decorative lights were installed on dimmer switches to allow the homeowners to adjust the lighting in each space of the project. All exterior and interior door hardware, hinges and knobs were replaced in oil rubbed bronze to match the dark stain throughout the space. The entire first floor remodel project uses 12x24 ceramic tile laid in a herringbone pattern. Since tile is typically cold, the flooring was also heated from below. This will also help with the homeowners’ original heating issues. When accessorizing the kitchen, we used functional, everyday items the homeowners use like cutting boards, canisters for dry goods and place settings on the island. Ultimately, this project transformed their small, outdated kitchen into an expansive and functional workspace.

The Tysoe Street Sebastian Cox Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!