Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Victor Harbor Minty Fresh Kitchen

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

This breathtaking green kitchen features vertical V-groove panelling, where style and functionality seamlessly blends with aesthetic appeal. The lush green hue evokes a sense of calm and harmony, infusing the space with a refreshing ambiance. Crafted with precision, the vertical v-groove detailing adds a touch of sophistication and visual interest to the kitchen, creating a modern and timeless design. The timber accents offer a natural warmth, enhancing the overall charm of the space and bringing an earthy element into the home.

Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Timeless Beauty Kitchen Renovation - Great Neck, NY

House of Meraki

aking on this pre-war building renovation was the ultimate design challenge. We combined two units into one massive home. By moving the dining table into the great room, we were able to double the size of the kitchen, allowing for a large island in the center of the space. The wolf range topped with a custom hood was on the utilitary side of the kitchen, next the the shaws sink and House of Rohl faucet. The Calacatta Paonazzo marble from Artistic tile in a honed finished continued from the counters to the backsplash and floating shelf, serving the wow factor this light kitchen deserved. On the opposite wall, floor to ceiling custom cabinetry housed a coffee station and ample storage. There’s even a reading nook window seat, perfect for morning coffee. The two glass blown pendants from Gabriel Scott float on top of the island while the Hudson Valley sconces illuminate the marble shelf.

Eaglerock, CA

Tamara Marie Designs

This fun and quirky kitchen is all thing eclectic. Pink tile and emerald green cabinets make a statement. With accents of pine wood shelving and butcher block countertop. Top it off with white quartz countertop and hexagon tile floor for texture. Of course, the lipstick gold fixtures!

Bernal Heights Residences

Knock Architecture and Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Residential home Yackandandah

Alatalo Bros

A modern take on a farmhouse kitchen in regional yackandandah area. Green in many shades is especially trending in 2021 and the traditional style cabinets are popular with modern additions

Catura Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | New Carlisle, Ohio

Flooret

A rich, even, walnut tone with a smooth finish. This versatile color works flawlessly with both modern and classic styles.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Black and White Kitchen in Fairfax, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Green Shaker Kitchen

Planet Furniture

How’s this for brightening up your day? This is our latest project hot off the press – a beautiful family kitchen in Letchworth, Herts. hand painted in Goblin by the Little Greene Paint Company. The large, open plan space lends itself, perfectly, to the rich colour of the bespoke Shaker cabinets, creating a kitchen zone where the vibrancy of the blue/green pops in the otherwise neutral colour scheme of the wider space. We’re excited to see how much green is taking off in kitchen trends and this particular shade is bang on trend! Providing ample space for sitting as well as prepping and storage, the large kitchen island with its CRL Calacatta Quartz worktop is as functional as it is beautiful. The sharp white marble finish is durable enough for family living and pairs beautifully with the integrated Neff hob and downdraft extractor. The shelving above the sink run looks fab with the integrated lighting and adds the touch of personality that comes with a totally bespoke design, whilst the Quooker Flex Tap in Stainless Steel looks elegant against the Quartz worktop. Finally, check out the tall cupboard with its spice rack (or bottle holder) built into the door. All of our cabinetry is built to your specification so that no space, no matter how small is wasted. Genius!

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Williamsburg Kitchen

KSB Build

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

OASIS- Luxury Staging

BA Staging & Interiors

Luxury Staging named OASIS. This home is almost 9,000 square feet and features fabulous, modern-farmhouse architecture. Our staging selection was carefully chosen based on the architecture and location of the property, so that this home can really shine.

Whitehall

JOMA Construction

This apartment was converted into a beautiful studio apartment, just look at this kitchen! This gorgeous blue kitchen with a huge center island brings the place together before you even see anything else. The amazing studio lighting just makes the whole kitchen pop out of the picture like you're actually there!

Top 6 Kitchen Trends | 2020

Virtuance

Handleless Cabinets The minimalist aesthetic continues with handleless cabinets. For buyers and homeowners seeking a sleek design, handleless cabinets are a must. If you’re having trouble finding handleless cabinets, try looking at home design companies like Ikea and Scandinavian Designs.

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

CASA S_M - 210 MQ

Domenico Succurro Architetto

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

RAMÓN GÓMEZ DE LA SERNA

Cora Arquitectura

Cocina abierta a salón comedor.
Mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Forest Green Hexagon Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Luminous updated kitchen featuring Large Hexagons in 47 Vermont Pine
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mitcham Kitchen 4

The Kitchen Design Centre

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and White Benchtop 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!