This creative transitional space was transformed from a very dated layout that did not function well for our homeowners - who enjoy cooking for both their family and friends. They found themselves cooking on a 30" by 36" tiny island in an area that had much more potential. A completely new floor plan was in order. An unnecessary hallway was removed to create additional space and a new traffic pattern. New doorways were created for access from the garage and to the laundry. Just a couple of highlights in this all Thermador appliance professional kitchen are the 10 ft island with two dishwashers (also note the heated tile area on the functional side of the island), double floor to ceiling pull-out pantries flanking the refrigerator, stylish soffited area at the range complete with burnished steel, niches and shelving for storage. Contemporary organic pendants add another unique texture to this beautiful, welcoming, one of a kind kitchen! Photos by David Cobb Photography.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

Steele Street Studios

Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Contemporary Galley Kitchen

Rococo & Taupe, Inc.

Barn wood grey slab door cabinets with grey painted upper doors. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and glass backsplash.
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Petra & Tyler's Breezy Basement Guest Apartment

Arciform

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

South End Kitchen

Kochman Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers

The kitchen's sink area let's the cook talk with his guests. The stainless steel sink is fully integrated with the counter. A higher counter of butcher block is at the end for rolling pasta and cutting cookies. KR+H's Karla Monkevich designed the glass shelving that's framed in the same machine age aesthetic as the other metal components in the kitchen. Our customer wanted large, deep drawers to hold lots of things so top quality, heavy-duty hardware was used and moveable dividers were integrated into the drawers for easy re-organization. Cutouts in the shelving above allow light to flow but keep the kitchen's clutter out of sight from the living room. Builder: DeSimone Brothers / Photography from homeowner

Division Street

Emerick Architects

Windows and door panels reaching for the 12 foot ceilings flood this kitchen with natural light. Custom stainless cabinetry with an integral sink and commercial style faucet carry out the industrial theme of the space. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Very French

PB Kitchen Design

This kitchen is truly one of a kind! The hand-formed hood and rustic table island are anchor statements in this unique and tastefully designed kitchen - which completely reflect the style of this young suburban family. The homeowner, a confessed Francophile, takes her love of all things French to another level. The combination of colors and textures provides a restful and beautiful environment, and brings to mind long walks in Provence surrounded by a flurry of lavender. Project specs: Premier Custom-Built cabinets, antique white perimeter cabinets, island is fumed oak with a brushed texture. Island Countertop is hammered zinc with an integrated zinc sink. Rocky Mountain faucet, Ann Sacks tile. Wide plank oak floor by Apex Wood Floors. Perimeter countertops are limestone. Sub Zero 48” built in refrigerator and Wolf 48” range. Plumbing supply and waste pipes are sleeved with bronze pipes to match Rocky Mountain faucet finish. Hammered Zinc counter top and sink.

Bold and Aqua Blue Cottage Styled Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Diana Wiesner of Lampert Lumber in Chetek, WI worked with her client and Dura Supreme to create this custom teal blue paint color for their new kitchen. They wanted a contemporary cottage styled kitchen with blue cabinets to contrast their love of blue, red, and yellow. The homeowners can now come home to a stunning teal (aqua) blue kitchen that grabs center stage in this contemporary home with cottage details. Bria Cabinetry by Dura Supreme with an affordable Personal Paint Match finish to "Calypso" SW 6950 in the Craftsman Beaded Panel door style. This kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine summer of 2014 in the Kitchen Chronicles. Here's a quote from the designer's interview that was featured in the issue. "Every time you enter this kitchen, it's like walking into a Caribbean vacation. It's upbeat and tropical, and it can be paired with equally vivid reds and greens. I was worried the homeowners might get blue fatigue, and it's definitely a gutsy choice for a rural Wisconsin home. But winters on their farm are brutal, and this color is a reminder that summer comes again." - Diana Wiesner, Lampert Lumber, Chetek, WI Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Daniels Design Kitchens

Daniels Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets and black appliances.

Orso. Rénovation complète d'une maison de village à Aix-en-Provence

Clode.

Rénovation complète d'une maison de village à Aix-en-Provence. Redistribution des espaces. Création : d'une entrée avec banquette et rangement ainsi qu'une buanderie.

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Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

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Melville Thomas Architects, Inc.

Anne Gummerson Photography
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and panelled appliances.

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Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

J. Hirsch Interior Design Portfolio

J. Hirsch Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and beaded inset cabinets.

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Chalkhouse Kitchens

This contemporary Scandi style kitchen features simple white doors with an inset solid oak handle detail, picked up by the slatted oak end panels used on the tall units and both ends of the island. Cleverly hidden in the end panels on the island are pullout oak wine storage drawers. Feature contemporary lighting adds a graphic note to the scheme and matches the black bi-fold doors

Denny Blaine

Carly Gray Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Mid Century Glam

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

The lift-up cabinets making cooking so easy.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Modern Retreat Upgrade

Pazzle Construction

Thrilled to unveil our kitchen transformation in Bel Air! This sleek space is a perfect blend of modern chic and functionality. From the polished concrete floors to the open shelving and the statement pendant lights, every detail was crafted to create a stylish yet practical kitchen. We've integrated state-of-the-art appliances for a culinary experience that's as luxurious as the neighborhood. #BelAirRenovation #ModernKitchen #PAZZLEConstruction

Kitchen Remodeling in Vienna

BST Design and Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

5 Bedroom Detached House, London Dulwich Village

K Space Interiors Limited

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and a Single-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!