Notable design elements include: Roll and Hill Bluff City pendant. Photography: Francesco Bertocci
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Delawyk Modular House

R2 Studio Architects

The kitchen in this remodeled 1960s house is colour-blocked against a blue panelled wall which hides a pantry. White quartz worktop bounces dayight around the kitchen. Geometric splash back adds interest. The tiles are encaustic tiles handmade in Spain. The U-shape of this kitchen creates a "peninsula" which is used daily for preparing food but also doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Frederik Rissom

Alpine Ski Home

Randy Trainor

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ski-country-chic/

Kensal Green Seamless Polished Concrete worktop with integral concrete sink

Conscious Forms

Junior Phipps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, panelled appliances and painted wood floors.

Cottagewood Road

Studio M Interiors

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Armstrong

Outlook Flooring

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Retro Kök

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, no island and medium hardwood floors.

Bright & Modern Condo Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and metal splashback.

Ringhult Grey

Expert Design

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Kitchen (34), Harleysville, PA

Danken Corp.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen Sink

Talianko Design Group, LLC

This Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen was completely remodeled and the home is nestled on the border of Pasadena and South Pasadena. Our goal was to keep the original charm of our client’s home while updating the kitchen in a way that was fresh and current. Our design inspiration began with a deep green soapstone counter top paired with creamy white cabinetry. Carrera marble subway tile for the backsplash is a luxurious splurge and adds classic elegance to the space. The stainless steel appliances and sink create a more transitional feel, while the shaker style cabinetry doors and schoolhouse light fixture are in keeping with the original style of the home. Tile flooring resembling concrete is clean and simple and seeded glass in the upper cabinet doors help make the space feel open and light. This kitchen has a hidden microwave and custom range hood design, as well as a new pantry area, for added storage. The pantry area features an appliance garage and deep-set counter top for multi-purpose use. These features add value to this small space. The finishing touches are polished nickel cabinet hardware, which add a vintage look and the cafe curtains are the handiwork of the homeowner. We truly enjoyed the collaborative effort in this kitchen. Photography by Erika Beirman

Traditional Home on St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Traditional, Traditional desi

Griffin Mitchell, Inc.

Kitchen with Sinker Pine Flooring
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3

Brosh Architects

Kitchen: We located the kitchen between the living and dining room to bridge between the two areas. The units are high gloss in order to reflect as much light as possible coming in from the rear garden and uplift the internal space. The kitchen worktop is made of type of resin which is actually more durable than marble stone. It resembles the marble stone of the fireplace surround.

Calabasas (in the canyon)

Susan Owens Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Waggoner Home

Roger Moore, Architect, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, porcelain floors, green splashback and beige floor.

Kingman Place

AllenBuilt, Inc.

Allen Russ Photography
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, stone slab splashback and grey floor.

Kitchens

Baron's Major Brands

This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFTSMAN | Palo Alto

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, stainless steel appliances, ceramic splashback, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Houzzbesuch Anna Cor

HEJM - Interieurfotografie

HEJM Interior Foto (c) Houzz 2016 (c) 2016 Houzz
Photo of a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and brown splashback.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and a Double-bowl Sink 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!