This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Manchester with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Seventh Street Renovation in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Kitchen with White Cabinets, Center Isle, Dark Granite Countertop and Pendant Lighting
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

A Marriage of Tastes

Lisa Laker Interior Design

Shoji White island with legs, maple mocha cabinets, stainless appliance, glass and slate mosaic backsplash
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and beige floor.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Our design process is set up to tease out what is unique about a project and a client so that we can create something peculiar to them. When we first went to see this client, we noticed that they used their fridge as a kind of notice board to put up pictures by the kids, reminders, lists, cards etc… with magnets onto the metal face of the old fridge. In their new kitchen they wanted integrated appliances and for things to be neat, but we felt these drawings and cards needed a place to be celebrated and we proposed a cork panel integrated into the cabinet fronts… the idea developed into a full band of cork, stained black to match the black front of the oven, to bind design together. It also acts as a bit of a sound absorber (important when you have 3yr old twins!) and sits over the splash back so that there is a lot of space to curate an evolving backdrop of things you might pin to it. In this design, we wanted to design the island as big table in the middle of the room. The thing about thinking of an island like a piece of furniture in this way is that it allows light and views through and around; it all helps the island feel more delicate and elegant… and the room less taken up by island. The frame is made from solid oak and we stained it black to balance the composition with the stained cork. The sink run is a set of floating drawers that project from the wall and the flooring continues under them - this is important because again, it makes the room feel more spacious. The full height cabinets are purposefully a calm, matt off white. We used Farrow and Ball ’School house white’… because its our favourite ‘white’ of course! All of the whitegoods are integrated into this full height run: oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a gigantic pantry cupboard. A sweet detail is the hand turned cabinet door knobs - The clients are music lovers and the knobs are enlarged versions of the volume knob from a 1970s record player.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. 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.

Portsmouth Residence

Studio MAS Creative

Moroccan inspired mosaic backsplash in the kitchen with new quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

House in Blackheath

Maya Salfati Designs

This future rental property has been completely refurbished with a newly constructed extension. Bespoke joinery, lighting design and colour scheme were carefully thought out to create a sense of space and elegant simplicity to appeal to a wide range of future tenants. Project performed for Susan Clark Interiors.

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.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and a peninsula.

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

Tamarack in Greenville November 2017

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Royersford Kitchen

TO Property Solutions

Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Open Plan Kitchen Diner opening onto the garden

id8 designs ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Foxrock Co Dublin

Amour Design

Ronan Melia
Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige cabinets, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Elmstead Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collections Customer Space | AZ

Flooret

A gorgeous, varied mid-tone brown with wirebrushing to enhance the oak wood grain on every plank. This floor works with nearly every color combination. 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.

岡本の住宅

株式会社西田順紀アトリエ

photo by katsuya taira
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Kobe with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

designbild

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Vinyl 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!