Details like the dainty backsplash, rounded oven hood, suspended lanterns, and royal blue oven bring the kitchen to life.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Warmington and North

Warmington & North

Architect: Theresa Freedman
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Øster Søgade

Nicolaj Bo™

When refurbishing, the goal was clearly defined: plenty of room for the whole family with children, in a beautiful kitchen designed and manufactured locally in Denmark. The owners like to simply contemplate their kitchen from their office space in the corner of the room, or from the couch in the next room. “We love to admire the kitchen and consider it a piece of furniture in and of itself as well as a tool for daily cooking."

CASA B

doppiozero

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Florence with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant - Projet Commandeur

Mon Concept Habitation

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant Nous avons exécuté le projet Commandeur pour des clients trentenaires. Il s’agissait de leur premier achat immobilier, un joli appartement dans le Nord de Paris. L’objet de cette rénovation partielle visait à réaménager la cuisine, repenser l’espace entre la salle de bain, la chambre et le salon. Nous avons ainsi pu, à travers l’implantation d’un mur entre la chambre et le salon, créer une future chambre d’enfant. Coup de coeur spécial pour la cuisine Ikea. Elle a été customisée par nos architectes via Superfront. Superfront propose des matériaux chics et luxueux, made in Suède; de quoi passer sa cuisine Ikea au niveau supérieur !

Listed Victorian Terrace in Kensington

Russell Taylor Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Urban Retreat

GALUCHAT

A custom designed table base and cream leather upholstered chairs add character and style to the breakfast bar in this clean-lined, high gloss lacquer kitchen with subtle colour accents. Photos by Stefan Zander

Royal Oak, MI

Dan Davis Design

An open Mid-Century Modern inspired kitchen with ceiling details and lots of natural light. White upper cabinets and grey lower cabinets keep the space light. An orange Stove and orange counter stools pop against the neutral background. The pendant lights feel like an art installation, and the ceiling design adds drama without feeling heavy.

Modern Kitchen

Lignum Custom Woodwork

We made that vision come to life in the interior with Grey matte lacquer kitchen cabinets that absorb the natural lighting.
Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sigma Chi Bungalow Kitchen Remodel

Juniper Ridge Designs LLC

Cletus Kuhn
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Impressing design of Kitchen-living room

Yantram Animation Studio

Interior Kitchen-Living room with Beautiful Balcony View above the sink that provide natural light. Living room with black sofa, lamp, freestand table & TV. The darkly stained chairs add contrast to the Contemporary kitchen-living room, and breakfast table in kitchen with typically designed drawers, best interior, wall painting,grey furniture, pendent, window strip curtains looks nice.

Glencoe Residence

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ashlawn Close

Reflections | Studio

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in West Midlands with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Rotpunkt Lucido Stone High Gloss Lacquered Kitchen

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Beau-Port Kitchens 2012
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with coloured appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen (60), Lansdale, PA

Danken Corp.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional with style

Newground Developments

Christophe Benard
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cuisine

Lucie DAVAZE

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Les fifties au bureau

WOM DESIGN

Thierry Stefanopoulos
Small eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation et optimisation d'un appartement avec mobilier sur-mesure

Atelier Sagitta

Contemporary kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, turquoise floor, beige benchtop, a single-bowl sink, timber splashback, coloured appliances and ceramic floors.

Spartan Imperial Mansion Renovation

SKP Design

SKP Design has completed a frame up renovation of a 1956 Spartan Imperial Mansion. We combined historic elements, modern elements and industrial touches to reimagine this vintage camper which is now the showroom for our new line of business called Ready To Roll. http://www.skpdesign.com/spartan-imperial-mansion You'll see a spectrum of materials, from high end Lumicor translucent door panels to curtains from Walmart. We invested in commercial LVT wood plank flooring which needs to perform and last 20+ years but saved on decor items that we might want to change in a few years. Other materials include a corrugated galvanized ceiling, stained wall paneling, and a contemporary spacious IKEA kitchen. Vintage finds include an orange chenille bedspread from the Netherlands, an antique typewriter cart from Katydid's in South Haven, a 1950's Westinghouse refrigerator and the original Spartan serial number tag displayed on the wall inside. Photography: Casey Spring

Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink and Coloured Appliances 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!