This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: kitchen

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

ЖК Алые паруса - квартира в классическом стиле

ОлимпСтройСервис

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and window splashback.

CASA MORRISSEY

Lorusso Nicola Images

© Lorusso Nicola Images
Photo of a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Turin with light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Родовое гнездо

Yellow Cube | Студия Александра Белобородова

Наталья Горбунова
Photo of a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchens

We Build Green Inc.

We provide a wide range of designs and colors for cabinets, fixtures, tiles, and appliances from which you can opt for one best suited for your vision and budget. Our team uses the space available optimally choosing the best layout for your cabinets and appliances. We will upgrade your cabinets to enhance your storage capacity and function. We provide several flooring options for you to select from, whether it is stone, tiles, or hardwood. You will be spoiled with choices for countertop designs that include granite, natural stone, and other materials that suit your preferences. We will ensure that each corner of your kitchen space is well-ventilated and receives sufficient lighting. We will even install skylights to provide you with natural sunlight to help reduce your electricity bills as well as install appliances and devices that are energy-efficient and use the latest technology available.

Rénovation et menuiserie pour ce 80m²

QUALIRENOVATION

Inspiration for a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Waterfront Texas Tuscan Villa by Austin TX Home Builders Zbranek & Holt Custom H

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Kitchen Island Waterfront Texas Tuscan Villa by Zbranek and Holt Custom Homes, Austin and Horseshoe Bay Custom Home Builders
Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley kitchen pantry in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and multi-coloured floor.

Hillside Kitchen Remodel

Studio McGee

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

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.

Custom Amtico Flooring 136 Hexagon using 4 colors

Beau Monde Fine Floors Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Dimsdale Kitchen Redesign

CHiKS Design Group

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation totale pour un magnifique appartement du 18ème !

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Кухня-столовая

«Точка дизайна»

Большое внимание мы уделили функции каждой детали в проекте. Так, например, основание кухонного гарнитура отделали зеркалом – это делает кухню визуально легче, а также создает иллюзию бесконечности пола, то есть расширяет пространство. Сам пол состоит из шестигранной плитки и дерева: разные материалы зонируют кухню от столовой. Фото Сергей Красюк.

Walnut Kitchen and Utility

Jacob Littlejones Furniture

Contemporary kitchen with 60's influence. The kitchen was made and veneered in American Walnut with an integral handle. Oak interior with solid oak dovetailed drawers

CVETNOY

Мастерская Елены Горенштейн

Елена Горенштейн
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Avant/ Apres Rénovation d'un 30m2 Parisien

QUALIRENOVATION

vasco stephane
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Corner banquette seating

studio ATARA

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Crisp Architects

Country Home. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

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!