department group
Mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, with island and beige floor.

Giochi di chiari scuri - 180 mq - Zona Giorno

PAZdesign

Colonne con elettrodomestici integrati e frigo americano
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel Costa Mesa California

Villani Construction Inc

Just finished up a kitchen remodel in Costa Mesa California (Mesa Verde). Project Description: Demolition of all existing appliances, cabinets, door, flooring, and one wall to give the kitchen an open concept. We got down to the bare studs in the kitchen and installed new drywall, cabinets, tile flooring, counter tops, paint, appliances, window.

Highfield Drive, Merrimac, Gold Coast

Mintconstruct Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Kitchens

SB Architects Inc.

Elegant kitchen design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Yeronga

Fort Interiors - Renovation Specialists

department group
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Vantage Build Ian Cresent

Select Kitchens

Vantage Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Old Woods Manor

Visbeen Architects

A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the front exterior, which leads inside through a light-filled entryway. Rear exterior highlights include a natural-style pool, another rock garden and a beautiful, tree-filled lot. Interior spaces are equally beautiful. The large formal living room boasts coved ceiling, abundant windows overlooking the woods beyond, leaded-glass doors and dramatic Old World crown moldings. Not far away, the casual and comfortable family room entices with coffered ceilings and an unusual wood fireplace. Looking for privacy and a place to curl up with a good book? The dramatic library has intricate paneling, handsome beams and a peaked barrel-vaulted ceiling. Other highlights include a spacious master suite, including a large French-style master bath with his-and-hers vanities. Hallways and spaces throughout feature the level of quality generally found in homes of the past, including arched windows, intricately carved moldings and painted walls reminiscent of Old World manors.

NUMBER TWENTY ONE.seven

Cloisters Design Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Küche Lina

mooi

Diese wunderschöne Küche ist ein wahrer Wohlfühlraum geworden. Die Kücheninsel ist das Herzstück der Küche. Hier kommt zum Kochen die ganze Familie zusammen. An dem grossen Massivholzesstisch finden viele Freunde und Familienmitglieder auf den gemütlichen, bunt durcheinander gewürfelten, Designklassikern Platz. In den Küchenschränken haben wir extrem viel Stauraum, der sehr dabei hilft eine herrliche Ordnung beizubehalten.

Fairfield Connecticut Kitchen Renovation

Appliance Driven Inc.

Gorgeous Grabill frameless cabinets with Miele, SubZero and Wolf Appliances.
Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

De Monte Residence

Maison Maison, Suzanne Duin Owner

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with ceramic splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London

Domus Nova

Open plan to the dining room was a well-equipped, contemporary kitchen with fully integrated appliances, a large central island and smooth, dark units that gave a rich and luxurious feel to the flawless finish.

Parkstone - Cream & Avola Grey

Hallmark Kitchen Designs

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dorset with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Hilltop

Hilltop Lumber

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Kitchens & Dining Areas

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

LIIU

KMMA design

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Ranch Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Projects

Julie Evans Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with medium hardwood floors, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Carnegie Hill Park Avenue Apartment

Gail Green Interiors

The kitchen's color palette is a careful blend of warm and cool colors, smooth and rough textures, old an new things. Luminous stainless steel cabinets are offset by tumbled marble flooring and backsplash tiles in warm each tones of sienna, ivory and straw. Monochromatic limestone countertops are complemented by the swirling pattern of the ash burl topped dining table. State of the art kitchen equipment abound. It is an ideal place for this Carnegie Hill family of four to relax.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Limestone 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!