Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

East London Transformation : Complete refurbishment of 2 bedroom

IRIV DESIGN

White matt kitchen with spacious kitchen island that serves as a dining table & additional storage. Dark hardwood flooring is bringing contrast to the white walls and kitchen elements - and furniture is following this contrasting scheme. Kitchen splash back is mirrored.

Milano Collection New Construction in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1175 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Cafe + Bianco Lucido Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Toe-Kick LED Lighting, Floating Shelves, Pup Up Electrical Outlet Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: GOLA Handleless System, Trash Bay Pullout, Maple Cutlery Insert, Maple Utility Insert, Chrome Tray Sliders

Hilltop Dream

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Modern Shaker Kitchen

Brayer Design

Modern Shaker Kitchen Design with pale green hand painted cabinets and brushed stainless steel recessed handles. Featuring Caesarstone Quartz worktops, Quooker tap, and Gaggenau induction cooker-top and gas hob. Breakfast bar in Prima Heart Ash with a vintage oil finish. Photography by Nick Smith

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Lighting: Ferguson, Feiss Countertops: Precision Granite & Marble 9Eternal Calcutta Gold Suede) Cabinetry: Brookhaven Wall color: Sherwin Wiliiams (Sea Salt) Trim color: Sherwin Williams 7008 (Alabaster) Appliances: Ferguson, KitchenAid Faucet / Sink: Ferguson, Kohler

Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

White and walnut kitchen

Tim Bowdin Bespoke Furniture & Cabinets

Photo of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home on the Water

Bertolami Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a drop-in sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Studio 1904 Madsen & Vance Kitchen

The Home Depot

Freshen up your home with a two-toned color pallete. Our Madsen and Vance cabinets work perfectly with this trend, especially in our White and Sterling finishes with silver hardware to tie the whole look together.

The Shillitoes: Navy Laminated & Oak Veneer Plywood Kitchen

Wood & Wire

Wood & Wire: Navy Laminated & Oak Veneer Bespoke Plywood Kitchen www.sarahmasonphotography.co.uk/
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Complete Remodel - Santa Ana, CA

OC Builders Group

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

Tincture

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Black Modern Kitchen

Mooney Furniture & Design

Black modern kitchen
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Classico in Designer White & Dove Grey, Remodel in Rosemary Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1239 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: Designer White & Dove Grey Profile: Mission Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Trash Bay Pullout, Custom Appliance Panels, Wainscot, Dovetail Drawer Box

Purley - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.

Transitional White Kitchen

Rochon New York

Bright open and airy kitchen and dining room features white Rochon custom cabinets.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary London Townhouse

Sustainable Kitchens

An extension on a London townhouse with flat panel, handless cabinetry for a sleek and contemporary kitchen. With high ceilings, the cabinets on one wall use the full height with plenty of storage. The mix of white and oak ensures the space doesn't feel cold. We crafted a bench seat in the garden room with additional hinged storage to make use of the views of the long landscaped garden.

Complete renovation in Topanga

Eco Design & Builders Inc.

Three tone kitchen remodeling with pull out shelves, smart stop. A small accent wall, free standing hood, mosaic back splash. Pendents lights above the peninsula. Eco Design Pro Reseda, CA 91335

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Quartzite 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!