Photography by Jonathan Savoie, Nomadic Luxury
Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, white splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Olney Kitchen by Kitchen Elements

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Photos taken by J.W. Smith. This kitchen was designed to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional styles since the architectural style of the house is traditional, but the owner's taste leans towards contemporary. The owner wanted the cabinets to be different from the often seen white painted cabinets, but also wanted the kitchen to appear light and breezy. The purpose of the glass tile work is to create a textural change from soft to chrisp and clean. The white dish pantry seen near the kitchen table was an existing piece. On either side, closed door drywall niches were built out to flank the dish pantry.

Modern Loft Kitchen

Croma Design Inc.

Airy, light and bright were the mandates for this modern loft kitchen, as featured in Style At Home magazine, and toured on Cityline. Texture is brought in through the concrete floors, the brick exterior walls, and the main focal point of the full height stone tile backsplash. Mark Burstyn Photography

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and glass sheet splashback.

Bar Area

KannCept Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Oakley Home Builders

This kitchen features Venetian Gold Granite Counter tops, White Linen glazed custom cabinetry on the parameter and Gunstock stain on the island, the vent hood and around the stove. The Flooring is American Walnut in varying sizes. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Crafers Living Renovation

Plush Design Interiors

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

Black Ribbon House

Studio 15b - Architecture + Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Connection to Loft

Wexhaus Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kansas City Full Home Renovation

Chastain Interiors

Design ideas for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Caesarstone Piatra Grey Quartz Countertop with Carrara Marble Subway Tile

By Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions

Here is a beautiful home on the side of a hill in Graham, TX. The customer kept her original cabinetry but added Caesarstone Piatra Grey Quartz Countertops and Carrara Marble 2X4 Subway tile. What a transformation from her original formica countertop and 4" backsplash. Thank you to our customer Debra Haley for the wonderful photos!

Townsend Ave Kitchen

Imagine Remodeling

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Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and raised-panel cabinets.

Coxs Lane, Lane Cove - Kitchen

Papallo Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Villa L & L

Stephanie Prince Interior Design

My Day With, Catherine Gailloud Suspension Gantlights
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, black benchtop, a peninsula and beige floor.

Thornleigh Kitchen

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Crystal Cabinets

Katy Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mid Century Kitchen (After)

Homeage

We staged this kitchen with large scale accessories, added spices to the shelving and cookbooks for style.
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a double-bowl sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

MBD Kitchen

Marble Builder Direct

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Deep Blue Kitchen Larchmont Manor

Studio Dearborn

A hip young family moving from Boston tackled an enormous makeover of an antique colonial revival home in downtown Larchmont. The kitchen area was quite spacious but benefitted from a small bump out for a banquette and additional windows. Navy blue island and tall cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue is balanced by crisp white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace) cabinetry on the perimeter. The mid-century inspired suspended fireplace adds warmth and style to the kitchen. A tile covered range hood blends the ventilation into the walls. Brushed brass hardware by Lewis Dolan in a contemporary T-bar shape offer clean lines in a warm metallic tone. White Marble countertops on the perimeter are balanced by white quartz composite on the island. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator--Subzero; Range—Viking French door oven--Viking. Dacor Wine Station. Dishwashers—Bosch. Ventilation—Best. Hardware—Lewis Dolan. Lighting—Rejuvenation. Sink--Franke. Stools—Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

All Backsplash Materials 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!