The Silestone Dekton work surface goes well with the Spekva bar area. Spekva is a resin injected wood product made in Denmark. It comes in a range of fantastic finishes and colours and even has a matching range of furniture. The shelves were made by one of our installers from Spekva.

Washington DC 198

Next Day Granites

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with inset custom cabinets, Denton countertops.
Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Penthouse

Yellow Cloud Studio

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tally Ho

Neuse River Construction LLC

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Holiday Kitchens Cherry Cabinets, Copper Dune Quartzite counters, stacked stone

Washtenaw Woodwrights, Inc.

Photography by: Steve Whitsitt
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Mendon Project

User

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Reverse Single Bowl Corner Workstation Sink

Rachiele Custom Sinks

Every corner sink we build is custom designed and hand-crafted. This photo shows a diagonal corner workstation stainless sink. The photo is deceiving though. This huge sink can easily fit a half sheet pan flat down on the bottom without covering the entire drain. Rachiele came up with this innovative design 2 decades ago and has lead the industry with innovative designs since then.

True, Orris Maple of Northport AL

Hallmark Floors

Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.

Coastal Mediterranean Redesign

JRP Design & Remodel

This home had a kitchen that wasn’t meeting the family’s needs, nor did it fit with the coastal Mediterranean theme throughout the rest of the house. The goals for this remodel were to create more storage space and add natural light. The biggest item on the wish list was a larger kitchen island that could fit a family of four. They also wished for the backyard to transform from an unsightly mess that the clients rarely used to a beautiful oasis with function and style. One design challenge was incorporating the client’s desire for a white kitchen with the warm tones of the travertine flooring. The rich walnut tone in the island cabinetry helped to tie in the tile flooring. This added contrast, warmth, and cohesiveness to the overall design and complemented the transitional coastal theme in the adjacent spaces. Rooms alight with sunshine, sheathed in soft, watery hues are indicative of coastal decorating. A few essential style elements will conjure the coastal look with its casual beach attitude and renewing seaside energy, even if the shoreline is only in your mind's eye. By adding two new windows, all-white cabinets, and light quartzite countertops, the kitchen is now open and bright. Brass accents on the hood, cabinet hardware and pendant lighting added warmth to the design. Blue accent rugs and chairs complete the vision, complementing the subtle grey ceramic backsplash and coastal blues in the living and dining rooms. Finally, the added sliding doors lead to the best part of the home: the dreamy outdoor oasis! Every day is a vacation in this Mediterranean-style backyard paradise. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all of the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities. The swimming pool received a significant makeover that turned this backyard space into one that the whole family will enjoy. JRP changed out the stones and tiles, bringing a new life to it. The overall look of the backyard went from hazardous to harmonious. After finishing the pool, a custom gazebo was built for the perfect spot to relax day or night. It’s an entertainer’s dream to have a gorgeous pool and an outdoor kitchen. This kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, a custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. Whether you want to entertain or relax with a good book, this coastal Mediterranean-style outdoor living remodel has you covered. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Refined Luxury

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Design-Build Leslieville

Ace of Space

This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Hill)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We love an open floor plan, and the South Bend kitchen is such a great example of that! The view out to the back porch is just beautiful!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Legana

Upstyled Interiors

Modern contemporary kitchen styling with ample storage space and featuring all the modern conveniences. Gorgeous marble laminate bench tops are a striking addition, while the black features add an industrial edge, the soft grey & wood grain feature island bench rounds out the look. Photo Credit: Anjie Blair Staging: Upstyled Interiors

Black & Brass Kitchen

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

Classic and modern at once, with exposed hinges, lacquered matte black finish and brass hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Modern Kitchen

Haste Woodcraft

Full extension pull-out shelves with concealed hardware can hold heavy cookware. This is one example of true custom cabinetry. The client envisioned this without having seen it, drew it out and described it to us, and we built and installed this for her. Heather Harris Photography, LLC

Glenwood Green modern kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brookhaven Beckwith Renovation

Stoeck Interiors

Great perspective of the island with Typhoon Bordeaux granite and the honed Absolute Black granite on the perimeter. Another feature is the counter to ceiling 2x12" crackle subway tile, this keeps the room bright and open.

Marina del Rey - High Rise Penthouse

Overland Remodeling & Builders

complete penthouse remodeling including: complete gut, complete redesign, new open concept kitchen, master bathroom with double sink, master bedroom, guest bathroom, walk-in closet, glass panel stair railing, laminate flooring, quartz countertop, glass tile backsplash, porcelain tile floor, recess LED lights

Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink and Multi-Coloured 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!