Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, white floor and beige benchtop.

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Dream Kitchen

Evenflow Interiors

Design ideas for a large country galley kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dallas North Forty Kitchen Remodel

Bellisa Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

Cook's Kitchen, Hampshire, England

Artichoke

This bespoke professional cook's kitchen features a custom copper and stainless steel La Cornue range cooker and extraction canopy, built to match the client's copper pans. Italian Black Basalt stone shelving lines the walls resting on Acero stone brackets, a detail repeated on bench seats in front of the windows between glazed crockery cabinets. The table was made in solid English oak with turned legs. The project’s special details include inset LED strip lighting rebated into the underside of the stone shelves, wired invisibly through the stone brackets. Primary materials: Hand painted Sapele; Italian Black Basalt; Acero limestone; English oak; Lefroy Brooks white brick tiles; antique brass, nickel and pewter ironmongery.

Bird Key Project, Sarasota FL

Linda Spry Interior Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A cream Rayburn sits in this alcove with a slate tiled splashback. An oak mantelpiece sits stylishly above, with hanging rail for pots and pans. Steve the antlers adds a rustic country accent.

Remodel Work

Quality Craftsman Kitchens LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Modern Desert Residence

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Dark Green Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green kitchen shows how Tom Howley can create a kitchen where everything has a place and can be easily accessed. Integrated appliances and bespoke storage minimise clutter and glass fronted cabinetry with subtle lighting provides plenty of opportunity to display both attractive essentials and pieces of art.

Kitchen drawer dividers

Artichoke

The White House, Padstow, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

Located on the dramatic North Cornwall coast and within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the clients for this remarkable contemporary family home shared our genuine passion for sustainability, the environment and ecology. One of the first Hempcrete block buildings in Cornwall, the dwelling’s unique approach to sustainability employs the latest technologies and philosophies whilst utilising traditional building methods and techniques. Wherever practicable the building has been designed to be ‘cement-free’ and environmentally considerate, with the overriding ambition to have the capacity to be ‘off-grid’. Wood-fibre boarding was used for the internal walls along with eco-cork insulation and render boards. Lime render and plaster throughout complete the finish. Externally, there are concrete-free substrates to all external landscaping and a natural pool surrounded by planting of native species aids the diverse ecology and environment throughout the site. A ground Source Heat Pump provides hot water and central heating in conjunction with a PV array with associated battery storage. Photographs: Stephen Brownhill

Open Plan Traditional Kitchen

Tom Howley

Our light grey Open Plan kitchen brings a traditional design into the modern age. The bespoke, hand-painted cabinetry with carefully crafted curves gives the impression of lightness. This elegant design technique combined with a soft, contemporary colour scheme, encourages the natural movement of light throughout the room. Beautiful worktops flow seamlessly in a subtle ‘U’ shape from cooking area to island providing plenty of space to prepare food. A curved breakfast table separates dining space from work space in a contemporary manner that is a signature of Tom Howley design.

Unauffällig integrierte Speisekammer

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Der Durchgang zur Speisekammer ist perfekt in die Küchenfront integriert und fällt dadurch kaum auf.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and a peninsula.

Little Venice Georgian Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

Pyrford Classic Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Bespoke Shaker kitchen, painted in a dark grey 'Scree' by Little Greene Paint Company. The cup handles are Cotswold Drawer Pulls by Armac Martin and the knobs are the Cotswold Mushroom knobs in satin nickel. The metro tiles help to add an industrial feel and the grey limestone floor tiles work well with the overall colour scheme. The worktops are Caesarstone's Blizzard.

Dallas North Forty Kitchen Remodel

Bellisa Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM

NOTO Architects

The client’s choice of a planed cedar fence provides a warm accent to the scheme, which is mirrored in the design for the freestanding BBQ and then referenced again in the warm copper tones of the internal pendants, switches, faucets and stools.

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Manor Farm Barn

Sustainable Kitchens

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Limestone Floors 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!