Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

scandinavian mist

Ира Носова

Design ideas for a scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and white appliances.

Жк Водный. Монохромная графика

Михаил Лоскутов
Design ideas for a small contemporary separate kitchen in Moscow with laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

Таунхаус лофт с элементами классики

Cozy Houzy

кухня
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Cucina a vista

dresset agency

Home staging virtuale e progettazione di una cucina a vista con piccola zona giorno.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Located behind the Kitchen is the pantry area. It’s unique design shares a hallway with the dramatic black mudroom and is accessed through a custom-built ‘hidden’ door along the range wall. The goal of this funky space is to mix causal details of the floating wooden shelves, durable, geometric cement floor tiles, with more the prominent elements of a hammered brass sink and turquoise lower cabinets.

8th Avenue

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Классика жизни.

Дарья Харитонова

Сергей Ананьев
Mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, no island, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Doyle Lane Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

This client came to us with a very clear vision of what she wanted, but she needed help to refine and execute the design. At our first meeting she described her style as somewhere between modern rustic and ‘granny chic’ – she likes cozy spaces with nods to the past, but also wanted to blend that with the more contemporary tastes of her husband and children. Functionally, the old layout was less than ideal with an oddly placed 3-sided fireplace and angled island creating traffic jams in and around the kitchen. By creating a U-shaped layout, we clearly defined the chef’s domain and created a circulation path that limits disruptions in the heart of the kitchen. While still an open concept, the black cabinets, bar height counter and change in flooring all add definition to the space. The vintage inspired black and white tile is a nod to the past while the black stainless range and matte black faucet are unmistakably modern. High on our client’s wish list was eliminating upper cabinets and keeping the countertops clear. In order to achieve this, we needed to ensure there was ample room in the base cabinets and reconfigured pantry for items typically stored above. The full height tile backsplash evokes exposed brick and serves as the backdrop for the custom wood-clad hood and decorative brass sconces – a perfect blend of rustic, modern and chic. Black and brass elements are repeated throughout the main floor in new hardware, lighting, and open shelves as well as the owners’ curated collection of family heirlooms and furnishings. In addition to renovating the kitchen, we updated the entire first floor with refinished hardwoods, new paint, wainscoting, wallcovering and beautiful new stained wood doors. Our client had been dreaming and planning this kitchen for 17 years and we’re thrilled we were able to bring it to life.

Chevy Chase, MD

Willard and Palmer Design

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Pétion

Studio Castille

Mon Plan d'Appart
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured floor.

MODERN BLUE KITCHEN -

American Home Improvement Inc.

A mix of blue & white modern kitchen with Carrara marble and glass mosaic. black ad white modern tile floor.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Surélévation Maison B

AKIKO

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Жилой комплекс "Манхэттен"

VISUAL 74

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Дом в Новоглаголево, 650 метров.

Екатерина Дурава / DKART design studio

This is an example of a country kitchen in Moscow with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink, window splashback and a peninsula.

Réaménagement total d'un 60m²

Virginie EUDO

Hugo Hebrard
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with no island, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, terrazzo floors, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Квартира в стиле Прованс

ST-interiors

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, no island, beige benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Seaforth

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Скандинавский интерьер

User

bwaaa@yandex.ru
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Вид на кухонную зону.

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and black appliances.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Multi-Coloured Floor 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!