Stone, sand, lead, earth and salt. The primordial elements which nature draws its strength upon, without which it would be impossible to live, are the source of inspiration for Fokos. A series with velvety-smooth tactile sensations, based on an impeccable search for just the right shades.

Summit NJ — Plain & Fancy kitchen addition with butler's pantry

Tague Design Showroom

The elegant look of grey is hot in kitchen design; a pop of color to base cabinets or center island adds visual interest to your design. This kitchen also features integrated appliances and hidden storage. The open concept floor plan opens up to a breakfast area and butler's pantry. Ceramic subway tile, quartzite countertops and stainless steel appliances provide a sleek finish while the rich stain to the hardwood floors adds warmth to the space. Butler's pantry with walnut top and khaki sideboard with corbel accent bring a touch of drama to the design.

Wimbledon House

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem photography
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black appliances and white benchtop.

Clean Lines

Amanda Giuliano at Nicolette’s For The Home

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

2FH MUC 2015

Stefan Reiser

offene Wohnküche mit Insel, Fronten aus franz. Seekiefer grifflos Foto: Gerhard Blank
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, an integrated sink and glass sheet splashback.

LAKE EDGE

Marvin

A screen porch off the kitchen serves as a natural extension of the interior of the home, allowing the family to take full advantage of Minnesota’s fleeting summer season. A large Marvin sliding door seamlessly connects inside and out, turning the porch into the family’s outdoor living room. Given the extremely variable Minnesota climate, framing the lake views in energy efficient glass was a priority. Minnesota made Marvin windows and doors throughout the home allowed Rehkamp Larson to design a building envelope that delivers maximum amounts of glass and energy efficiency without compromising either.

素材感にこだわったホームシアターのある住まい

クラシスホーム株式会社

たっぷりと収納できる造作キッチン。生活感を感じさせない空間に仕上がりました。
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Nagoya with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Appartamento B+M

Mayer e Bertok architetti associati

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Nomadic Nest

Andrew Mikhael Architect

Kitchen is Center In our design to combine the apartments, we centered the kitchen - making it a dividing line between private and public space; vastly expanding the storage and work surface area. We discovered an existing unused roof penetration to run a duct to vent out a powerful kitchen hood. The original bathroom skylight now illuminates the central kitchen space. Without changing the standard skylight size, we gave it architectural scale by carving out the ceiling to maximize daylight. Light now dances off the vaulted, sculptural angles of the ceiling to bathe the entire space in natural light.

Квартира как люкс в отеле

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

CUCINA CON PARETI VETRATE SCORREVOLI

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Cucina su misura con piano in @silestonebycosentino nella colorazione "Et Serena" ed elementi in ferro. Divisori scorrevoli a tutta altezza in alluminio nero e vetro di sicurezza realizzati su disegno. Elettrodomestici @smegitalia. Sgabello in legno di betulla K65 di @artekglobal - design Alvar Aalto. Scopri il mio metodo di lavoro su www.andreavertua.com

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an integrated sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Northlawn

La Marco Homes

Stunning black and gold kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sbiti Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Metro bespoke kitchen in Riverwashed Black Walnut Ply, horizontal grain and Blackened Steel with cast in situ concrete worksurfaces and white Decomatte and blackboard splash backs. Photographer Nick Kane

Laconic apartment

Bellas Artes

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

The concept for this characterful ‘Legacy’ kitchen was very much driven by the ideas of the client, Stephanie Rakowski, who envisioned an eclectic scheme that was classically-inspired yet very much of its times, and to her own tastes. Jane Stewart, multi award-winning Design Director of bespoke specialists Mowlem & Co, worked closely with Stephanie to create a space that reflected the individual nature of the family home while maintaining an air of authentic provenance and ageless elegance. The handsome proportions of the units are enhanced by fully framed doors and by hand-painted finishes in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Plummett’ for the wall cupboards and ‘Down Pipe’ for the island unit, which also offers a cantilevered breakfast bar. Large crittal windows and doors frame the ‘fourth wall’ with access to an enclosed terrace, echoed by a similar feature separating-yet-connecting the kitchen/living area from the rest of the interior. Features include fine Bianca Eclipsia marble worktops and splashbacks, with a recurring motif of glass; as framed inserts in certain wall units, decorative chandeliers and clear glass pendants, and a section of antiqued mirror awl cladding beneath the glassware cabinet. Distinctive details, such as the beautiful chrome bespoke ‘espagnolettes’ handles, enhance the traditional-yet-modern personality the scheme. This kitchen emanates a refined sophistication, yet is designed to be loved, worked in and enjoyed by the entire family as well as to welcome guests. Hence features such as a special wine storage and service ‘zone’, a cosy living area in the L-shaped section of the light filled room, and beloved family favourites in the form of a period dining set and a distressed free-standing cabinet, console table and grandfather clock. Lighting is also key to the ambience of the scheme, with a range of dimmable pendants, as well as task lighting. Appliances aptly chosen for the level of functionality demanded by this design include Sub Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range cooker - clear choices to match the impressive proportions of the furniture. A series of further appliances offer all of the latest conveniences, while a range of taps (over two separate sinks) include an extendable spray hose and a handy pot filler behind the professional style cooker.

Haus in der Pfalz

mayarchitekten GmbH

Photo: Christian Hofmann
Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Minimal and Contemporary North London Kitchen Extension

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Durham Road is our minimal and contemporary extension and renovation of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. Custom joinery hides away all the typical kitchen necessities, and an all-glass box seat will allow the owners to enjoy their garden even when the weather isn’t on their side. Despite a relatively tight budget we successfully managed to find resources for high-quality materials and finishes, underfloor heating, a custom kitchen, Domus tiles, and the modern oriel window by one finest glassworkers in town.

East 47th St.

KBR Design & Build

Galley kitchen in Midtown East Manhattan. Small eat-in breakfast bar. KBR Design & Build
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

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!