Kitchen project Cirencester Gloucestershire

contemporary kitchen with a mix of materials in a warm earthy colour palette of taupe and mohair
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Airy open plan grey and white shaker style kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Santa Barbra Grande Model

Design West

Coastal-Contemporary Kitchen design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Bucks County Farmhouse Kitchen

Billingham Built, LLC

Laura Billingham Photography
Small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

N. Arroyo Bl. Pasadena, CA

Cabinet City

ABH
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island and pink floor.

Modern white gloss kitchen

Style Within Limited

Modern white gloss kitchen with integrated handles. Ice blue glass splashback with white and silver quartz worktop.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Velvet kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This beautiful hand painted railing kitchen was designed by wood works Brighton. The idea was for the kitchen to blend seamlessly into the grand room. The kitchen island is on castor wheels so it can be moved for dancing. This is a luxurious kitchen for a great family to enjoy.

Transitional Remodel

Joyce Clark Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious Kitchen Remodel with Chef's range

NIBIO LLC

Rachael Adkins
Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vivienda 3

Lázaro Estudio

Scandinavian kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brunswick Kitchen & Wall Unit

The Kitchen Designer

Part of an addition to an existing home this kitchen, while not extra large, packs a lot of storage into a relatively small space. Home to a young family there is seating for 3. The island bench has large drawers with a bookshelf on the end for cook books. The pale grey on the island is complemented by the white cabinets elsewhere. Beautiful blue glass splashback adds an inviting splash of colour to an otherwise neutral palette. Polished timber floors throughout the room. The large wall unit on the opposite wall adds more storage to this family room. The deep blue backing complements the blue of the kitchen and makes the white shelves pop. Timber benchtop.

Shilo Ranch Compound

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

Thornleigh 100119

The Renovation Broker

Brett Patterson
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Sylt - Ferienwohnung

LUCIA BARTL

Lucia Bartl
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops and no island.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash & Paint / Complete Kitchen

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel Replacement of flooring, cabinets/cupboards, countertops, tiled backsplash, appliances and a fresh paint to finish.

The Red Kitchen

Teoria Interiors

One of our modern Italian Kitchen projects finished in 2016 for a beautiful contemporary style home on Long Island, NY. The kitchen is from our A-Line Italian products, with a mix of red and white lacquer finish and integrated door handles. Kitchen style, colors and overall design was put together by our in-house designers based on client's vision, giving the home the modern, up-beat and energized feel our client wanted.

Bay Ave. Kitchen Renovation, Beach Haven NJ

Sal's Construction LLC

Decisively Candid
Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Built In Hutch

Eve's Garden Design

Eve Werner
Small midcentury separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Blue Splashback 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!