Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Warm Grey And Walnut Contemporary Kitchen

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey splashback, with island, a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and white benchtop.

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Oversized light fixtures by Ralph Lauren add a bit of drama to the space. Two pendants illuminate the bar, stove, and sink space and have a diameter of twenty-four inches. The kitchen's central feature is a gorgeous white marble island.

533 in Brooklyn

Iguana Services Inc.

This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Deloache - Old Preston Hollow Spec Home

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

Kitchen, Stacy Brotemarkle, Interior Designer
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Claremont Park

Melissa Miranda Interior Design

South End Browstone... Modern meets Victorian In conjunction with Boston Property Development & MGM Builders
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.

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Wood By Designs at Lakewood Ranch

Complete kitchen renovation, removal of 1/2 wall, added an 11-foot island with Quartz countertops, white cabinets, low VOC paint, desk area, pull-out drawers, soft close shelves, solid wood all around.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Federal Colonial Reinterpreted

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink and glass-front cabinets.

US Navy Dream Kitchen

SR Design Group, Inc.

Krista Cox Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine Joinville le pont

DIMI INTERIOR DESIGN

Modèle : E-sign EGGERSMANN Lignes pures d’un bois clair, les vagues immobiles du marbre comme tableau : de la sérénité, un parfum de campagne avec une pointe d’exotisme pour célébrer la douceur de vivre au pays des Guinguettes. Plan en marbre OLYMPE – finition placage Bois et laque mate – table de cuisson NOVY fours V-ZUG

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Parent de Ronsan

Studio Castille

mon plan d'appart
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Ashlawn Close

Reflections | Studio

Chris Snook
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.

Cabo Del Sol Residence

Interior Selections Austin

Twisted Tours Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Cornwall Holiday Home

Lomax & Chi

Stunning Pluck Kitchen in soft green with marble worktops and feature lighting.
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Southlake New Construction and Furnishing

Gallagher Interiors

A new construction and whole home furnishings project in Southlake, TX
Large kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Appartement Canal Ourcq - Paris 20ème

KAST DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

César et Rosalie

GARY CORP Rénovation

Design ideas for a scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Asaro Place Kitchen/Living Room remodel

Alair Homes Plano

This house was built in 1994 and our clients have been there since day one. They wanted a complete refresh in their kitchen and living areas and a few other changes here and there; now that the kids were all off to college! They wanted to replace some things, redesign some things and just repaint others. They didn’t like the heavy textured walls, so those were sanded down, re-textured and painted throughout all of the remodeled areas. The kitchen change was the most dramatic by painting the original cabinets a beautiful bluish-gray color; which is Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray. The ends and cook side of the island are painted SW Reflection but on the front is a gorgeous Merola “Arte’ white accent tile. Two Island Pendant Lights ‘Aideen 8-light Geometric Pendant’ in a bronze gold finish hung above the island. White Carrara Quartz countertops were installed below the Viviano Marmo Dolomite Arabesque Honed Marble Mosaic tile backsplash. Our clients wanted to be able to watch TV from the kitchen as well as from the family room but since the door to the powder bath was on the wall of breakfast area (no to mention opening up into the room), it took up good wall space. Our designers rearranged the powder bath, moving the door into the laundry room and closing off the laundry room with a pocket door, so they can now hang their TV/artwork on the wall facing the kitchen, as well as another one in the family room! We squared off the arch in the doorway between the kitchen and bar/pantry area, giving them a more updated look. The bar was also painted the same blue as the kitchen but a cool Moondrop Water Jet Cut Glass Mosaic tile was installed on the backsplash, which added a beautiful accent! All kitchen cabinet hardware is ‘Amerock’ in a champagne finish. In the family room, we redesigned the cabinets to the right of the fireplace to match the other side. The homeowners had invested in two new TV’s that would hang on the wall and display artwork when not in use, so the TV cabinet wasn’t needed. The cabinets were painted a crisp white which made all of their decor really stand out. The fireplace in the family room was originally red brick with a hearth for seating. The brick was removed and the hearth was lowered to the floor and replaced with E-Stone White 12x24” tile and the fireplace surround is tiled with Heirloom Pewter 6x6” tile. The formal living room used to be closed off on one side of the fireplace, which was a desk area in the kitchen. The homeowners felt that it was an eye sore and it was unnecessary, so we removed that wall, opening up both sides of the fireplace into the formal living room. Pietra Tiles Aria Crystals Beach Sand tiles were installed on the kitchen side of the fireplace and the hearth was leveled with the floor and tiled with E-Stone White 12x24” tile. The laundry room was redesigned, adding the powder bath door but also creating more storage space. Waypoint flat front maple cabinets in painted linen were installed above the appliances, with Top Knobs “Hopewell” polished chrome pulls. Elements Carrara Quartz countertops were installed above the appliances, creating that added space. 3x6” white ceramic subway tile was used as the backsplash, creating a clean and crisp laundry room! The same tile on the hearths of both fireplaces (E-Stone White 12x24”) was installed on the floor. The powder bath was painted and 12x36” Ash Fiber Ceramic tile was installed vertically on the wall behind the sink. All hardware was updated with the Signature Hardware “Ultra”Collection and Shades of Light “Sleekly Modern” new vanity lights were installed. All new wood flooring was installed throughout all of the remodeled rooms making all of the rooms seamlessly flow into each other. The homeowners love their updated home! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink and Marble Splashback 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!