Michelle Drewes
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Forest Hill

Archic

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey splashback.

Beautiful Bespoke Shaker Kitchen

ALM Studios

This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Berkshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white benchtop.

Green BoHo Kitchen

Kimberly Barr Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kingswood Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Miami Beach Penthouse

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Complete Gut & Renovation Penthouse Located on Miami Beach
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ethel House

Demardi.

A major renovation to an old 1950's single fronted home in Brunswick. Kitchen, Landry, Bathroom and Ensuite were all completed renovated and the was flooring replaced. Interior Design by Studio Esteta

Union Square Townhouse Renovation

Flatiron Design and Build

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eine Auswahl unserer hochwertigen Küchen

Der Küchenmacher Braunschweig

Large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hanover with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Timeless and Functional Transformation

Cabinet Joint

This timeless and functional kitchen is full of custom cabinets, large appliance panels, and even a stylish and functional ladder. Outfitted with a scullery, a drink station, and a mudroom, this transformation put a spin on the classics in their bright, modern kitchen flip. With time-traveling pieces like a functional sliding ladder for out-of-reach storage and a drink station reminiscent of an old-fashioned hotel bar, it takes accent pieces like geometric pendant lighting to return us to the modern day.

Stunning home office extension in Ealing

Architect Your Home

This beautiful kitchen with its various subtle shades of blue is calm and serene. The full width sliding doors enable the space to flow directly into the garden

Riverdale Project

Two Birds Design

Blue evokes the sea and the sky, it creates a familiar and comforting feeling that conforms to the style of any once dull kitchen.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Лофт в студии

Студия света Лед-Марк

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink and no island.

Woodford - A contemporary classic

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

The island cooking zone with ovens, induction hob and ceiling mounted extractor is designed to keep the business end of preparing a meal away from the more communal breakfast bar.

Naas Cream

Shalford Interiors

Taking inspiration from elements of both American and Belgian kitchen design, this custom crafted kitchen is a reflection of its owner’s personal taste. Rather than going for two contrasting colours, one sole shade has been selected in Helen Turkington Goat’s Beard to achieve a serene scheme, teamed with Calacatta marble work surfaces and splashback for a luxurious finish. Balancing form and function, practical storage solutions have been created to accommodate all kitchen essentials, with generous space dedicated to larder storage, integrated refrigeration and a concealed breakfast station in one tall run of beautifully crafted furniture.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Deer Hollow Drive Napa CA

Jane Ellison

“With the open-concept floor plan, this kitchen needed to have a galley layout,” Ellison says. A large island helps delineate the kitchen from the other rooms around it. These include a dining area directly behind the kitchen and a living room to the right of the dining room. This main floor also includes a small TV lounge, a powder room and a mudroom. The house sits on a slope, so this main level enjoys treehouse-like canopy views out the back. The bedrooms are on the walk-out lower level.“These homeowners liked grays and neutrals, and their style leaned contemporary,” Ellison says. “They also had a very nice art collection.” The artwork is bright and colorful, and a neutral scheme provided the perfect backdrop for it. They also liked the idea of using durable laminate finishes on the cabinetry. The laminates have the look of white oak with vertical graining. The galley cabinets are lighter and warmer, while the island has the look of white oak with a gray wash for contrast. The countertops and backsplash are polished quartzite. The quartzite adds beautiful natural veining patterns and warm tones to the room.

Rolling Hills - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Materials Countertop: Soapstone Range Hood: Marble Cabinets: Vertical Grain White Oak Appliances Range: Wolf Dishwasher: Miele Fridge: Subzero Water dispenser: Zip Water

Modern Bachelor Pad

Tosti Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation totale d'un bel appartement - Paris 9ème

Mon Concept Habitation

Cet appartement parisien joue la carte de la sobriété et de l’élégance. La cuisine blanche est une valeur sûre et impressionne par ses rangements malins. Quelques touches de couleurs ponctuent l’espace et apportent de la profondeur. Une rénovation réalisée avec brio !

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Marble 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!