Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brixton London - Bespoke Kitchen

K Space Interiors Limited

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Family Home

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Refurbished family home with new classic shaker style grey and blue kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Claremont Kitchen and Master Bath

FMSProjects, Inc.

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen and Dining Room

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Open Plan living Brick slips Eames chair Pendant bulbs Automatic blinds Bifolding doors Planting House plants Skylight Dining table Kitchen Island Bar Stools Shaker style Tom Howley Kitchen Kitchen island pendant lights Open shelving Free standing kitchen island Farrow and ball hague blue Parquet floor

HOUSE-N

N.A.O

photo：shinichi hanaoka
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

Küche mit Kochinsel

Schreinerwerkstätte mandelartz

Fotograph: Jürgen Ritterbach
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cologne with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

三重県鈴鹿市　南玉垣の家

株式会社みのや

お家カフェの家　三重県鈴鹿市　自然素材・全館空調の家
Asian single-wall kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Настоящий шейкер в Москве

John Green

Дизайнер-проектировщик - Елена Яковлева Исполнитель - John Green
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Riding Mill Kitchen

Bespoke Interiors

The kitchen comprised of wooden doors with a raised centre panel detail. The doors were made from Maple wood which has a tight grain that creates a smooth finish when painted. The appliance were a mix of Smeg, Elica, Leibherr and Perrin & Rowe taps. The granite was Angolan Black

木の優しい温もりを感じるお家

株式会社福井建設

Inspiration for an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

豊川市　蔵子の家

株式会社kotori

オープンなキッチンはオリジナルの製作家具とし、素材感を周囲に合わせました。背面収納もキッチンと同じ素材で製作しました。ダイニングテーブルを置かずにカウンターでご飯を食べたいというご家族に合わせ、キッチンの天板はフルフラットとし、奥行きを広くとりカウンターとして利用できるキッチンとしました。視線が抜け、より開放的な広い空間に感じられます。

Eaglemont Kitchen

The Kitchen Designer

The layout of this kitchen was not dissimilar to the original but what a difference a few details make. White and plain before with not enough bench space. Increasing the size of the island, moving the stove and sink a bit further apart and maximising the pantry storage have made such a difference to the funtionality here. Lots of drawers too. And then the finishes are wow! Still white with a stainless steel bench but a much crisper white, beautifully detailed timber veneer highlights and matt black tiles with the palest grey grout. Note the grain of the veneer running continuously along the front and then the side of the overhead cabinets. LED lighting recessed to the underside of the overhead cabinet and suspended lower shelf. Timber highlights over fridge and to the rear of the island bench. Photography by Vicki Morskate, V-Style + Imaging

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

the pink kitchen

Lost and Found Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Family Home within the City Walls

User

Richard Gooding Photography This townhouse sits within Chichester's city walls and conservation area. Its is a semi detached 5 storey home, previously converted from office space back to a home with a poor quality extension. We designed a new extension with zinc cladding which reduces the existing footprint but created a more useable and beautiful living / dining space. Using the full width of the property establishes a true relationship with the outdoor space. A top to toe refurbishment rediscovers this home's identity; the original cornicing has been restored and wood bannister French polished. A structural glass roof in the kitchen allows natural light to flood the basement and skylights introduces more natural light to the loft space.

Kitchen with Wood Ceiling and Blue Tile

Clawson Cabinets

wood ceilings, floating shelves, cork floors and bright blue subway tile quartz and stainless counters put a twist on a traditional Victorian home. The crown moldings and traditional inset cabinets Decora by Masterbrand harken back to the day while the floating shelves and stainless counters give a modern flair. Cork floors are soft underfoot and are perfect in any kitchen.

リビングから見る全景

有限会社　フリーハンドイマイ

キャビネットにはナラ板目材を使い、ワークトップはとステンレスヘアラインで仕上げた明るいキッチン
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Balmain, Cottage Renovation

Dieppe Design

A sleek and modern kitchen to suit a narrow Balmain townhouse. In this project we demolished a laundry that was dividing the living and kitchen spaces. We flipped the kitchen and living to create a more generous living area and functional kitchen. This kitchen features veneers from New Age Veneers laminate from lamicolor duropal. We integrated kickboard lighting to create ambiance and night.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Brown Floor 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!