Jim Brady
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and ceramic splashback.

Claremont Modern Kitchen

Lotus Construction Group

Large arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Dark wood kitchen cabinets, tray ceiling, and center island

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

http://www.cabinetwerks.com. This dark wood kitchen features a large center island topped in Azul Aran granite, stainless steel appliances, and full-height pewter tile backsplash. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

Downtown Pittsburgh Whole Condo

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography NKBA 1st Place Winner in Medium Kitchen Category Lead Designer: Emily Miller, CKD Co-Designer: Tommy Trzcinski
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, a double-bowl sink and grey floor.

Neolith delight

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

BLUE ISLAND KITCHEN

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

Kitchen

Blackstone Renovations and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Markham Village Renovation

Master Edge Homes

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Luxury Bespoke Kitchen | The Grange, Ascot, Berkshire

Humphrey Munson

We were delighted to work with the homeowners of this breathtakingly beautiful luxury home in Ascot, Berkshire to create their dream kitchen. Comprising a large open plan kitchen / dining space, utility room, boot room and laundry room, the project was almost completely a blank canvas except for the kitchen the house came with which was cramped and ill-fitting for the large space. With three young children, the home needed to serve the needs of the family first but also needed to be suitable for entertaining on a reasonably large level. The kitchen features a host of cooking appliances designed with entertaining in mind including the legendary Wolf Duel fuel Range with Charbroiler with a Westin extractor. Opposite the Wolf range and integrated into the island are a Miele microwave and Miele sous chef warming drawer. The large kitchen island acts the main prep area and includes a Villeroy & Boch Double Butler Sink with insinkerator waste disposal, Perrin & Rowe Callisto Mixer Tap with rinse and a Quooker Pro Vaq 3 Classic tap finished in polished nickel. The eurocargo recycling pullout bins are located in the island with a Miele dishwasher handily located either side to ensure maximum efficiency. Choosing the iconic Sub-Zero fridge freezer for this kitchen was a super choice for this large kitchen / dining area and provides ample storage. The dining area has a Weathered Oak Refectory Table by Humphrey Munson. The table seats 10 so works really well for entertaining friends and family in the open plan kitchen / dining area. The seating is by Vincent Sheppard which is perfect for a family with young children because they can be easily maintained. Photo credit: Paul Craig

Luxury Bespoke Kitchen | The Grange, Ascot, Berkshire

Humphrey Munson

Modern White Kitchen

Fresh Remodel

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

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.

Kitchen

Sunny

Customization Kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Shaker Industrial

Space Craft Joinery

Josie Withers
Photo of an expansive industrial galley kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Silicon Valley Contemporary Kitchen

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Hickory Cabinets

Laborie and Sons Custom Woodworks, LLC

Large beach style eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Coconut Grove Miami Project

Hagan Binder Design

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Contemporary kitchen with a stunning illuminated island bench

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This impressive kitchen has smooth sleek cupboards with a jaw dropping back lit 100mm thick Quartzite Rose island bench great for entertaining and the light can be adjusted and Caesarstone Snow bench on cooktop side with lots of natural light coming into the room. This family kitchen features European appliances and ample storage in the kitchen with a separate butler's pantry with ample shelving and storage.

Luxury Country Living

Collins Builders

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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!