This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.

Basement Grey Handless Kitchen by Neil Norton Design

Neil Norton Design

Warm and muted, our 'cave' kitchen project in Wimbledon Village combines soft and warm colours to bring this compact kitchen space to life. Features Neolith 'Estatuario' silk compact work surface and handless kitchen cabinetry in Farrow & Ball Plummett 272.

Green Peas

DER RAUM

Alexander Schlösser
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional kitchen with stainless steel benchtop

Improva

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Redhill Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

Bold, bright and beautiful. Just three of the many words we could use to describe the insanely cool Redhill Kitchen. The bespoke J-Groove cabinetry keeps this kitchen sleek and smooth, with light reflecting off the slab doors to keep the room open and spacious. Oak accents throughout the room softens the bold blue cabinetry, and grey tiles create a beautiful contrast between the two blues in the the room. Integrated appliances ensure that the burgundy Rangemaster is always the focus of the eye, and the reclaimed gym flooring makes the room so unique. It was a joy to work with NK Living on this project. Photography by Chris Snook

Maria & Jim's Adventurous Victorian

Arciform

Open shelves with structural strapping add storage and display options. Custom divided lite window sash above the fridge and behind the shelving separate the pantry space from the display area, inspired by the feeling of small town grocery shop storefronts. Photos by Photo Art Portraits

Violleau

L'Agence BLEU

Plongez dans cette cuisine moderne au design épuré, où les placards en bois se marient parfaitement avec le sol en carrelage gris. Un comptoir en quartz brillant, équipé d'électroménager encastré, offre un espace de travail pratique. Le bar petit-déjeuner adjacent invite à la détente et aux moments partagés. Les luminaires minimalistes éclairent subtilement l'espace, tandis que les tiroirs avec poignées dorées ajoutent une touche d'élégance. Avec un espace de rangement optimisé, cette cuisine allie fonctionnalité et esthétisme pour une expérience de décoration intérieure exceptionnelle.

Accents of Walnut - a bulthaup b3 kitchen

Hobsons Choice

The walnut breakfast bar with raised chairs offers social seating for people to chat with the cook whilst they are busy preparing dinner on the island. Handleless cupboards, opened by a gentle push, maximise the storage space within the island without interrupting the sleek finish.

Mixed Metal Chic

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This space is a beautiful entertainment spot. With the kitchen being the hub of the home, it must be a show stopper. From the black and white cabinetry to the gold accents, this kitchen keeps your eyes moving. A truly beautifully chic space.

Industrial Style Apartment

Assen Emilov Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial kitchen in London with grey splashback, with island, white floor, grey benchtop, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Perspective

Épicène

conception agence Épicène photos Bertrand Fompeyrine
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Classic Country Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

A light-filled extension on a country cottage transformed a small kitchen into a bigger family functional and sociable space. Our clients love their beautiful country cottage located in the countryside on the edge of Canterbury but needed more space. They built an extension and Burlanes were commissioned to created a country style kitchen that maintained the integrity of the property with some elegant modern additions.

Fishley House

Bryant Alsop Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen - with Hidden Pantry!

Woody’s Premium Cabinetry

A custom built, hidden walk-in pantry is like a secret room for culinary goods.
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen pantry in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hazel Lane, Dublin

Dublin Design Studio

Alice Clancy
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Crisp White Custom Kitchen

Trim Tech Designs

A clean, crisp kitchen to brighten your Monday morning!?
Inspiration for a large eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mid Century inspired kitchen & utility.

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

This Mid Century inspired kitchen was manufactured for a couple who definitely didn't want a traditional 'new' fitted kitchen as part of their extension to a 1930's house in a desirable Manchester suburb. The key themes that were important to the clients for this project were: Nostalgia- fond memories how a grandmother's kitchen used to feel and furniture and soft furnishings the couple had owned or liked over the years, even Culshaw's own Hivehaus kitchenette that the couple had fallen for on a visit to our showroom a few years ago. Mix and match - creating something that had a very mixed media approach with the warm and harmonius use of solid wood, painted surfaces in varied colours, metal, glass, stone, ceramic and formica. Flow - The couple thought very carefully about the building project as a whole but particularly the kitchen. They wanted an adaptable space that suited how they wanted to live, a social space close to kitchen and garden, a place to watch movies, partitions which could close off spaces if necessary. Practicality: A place for everything in the kitchen, a sense of order compared to the chaos that was their old kitchen (which lived where the utility now proudly stands). Being a bespoke kitchen manufacturer we listened, drew, modelled, visualised, handcrafted and fitted a beautiful kitchen that is truly a reflection of the couple's tastes and aspirations of how they wanted to live - now that is design! Photo: Ian Hampson

La Mediterránea

Le Sable Indigo Interiors

Le Sable Indigo Interiors
Design ideas for a small mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

The Mill House Showroom by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Grey 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!