Bright open plan kitchen diner with full width sliding patio doors

Herringbone timber flooring has been used in the space, bringing a traditional element to the home, which works beautiful combined with the more contemporary handleless kitchen in white. Open shelving in the large kitchen island displays a light timber interior, adding to the layers of organic finishes in the space. Having a large island keeps the kitchen open and bright, flowing nicely from this work area into the dining space and then outside. The alcove storage in the kitchen wall adds a decorative as well as a practical touch, with the black of the wall sconces either side tying in with the patio doors. Photographs by Helen Rayner

Kitchen Extension - Stoke Newington

Architect Your Home

Simple grey kitchen with its elegant proportions fits seamlessly into this gracious space.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Cottage Style Kitchen

Barbara Hafften Interior Design

Ehlen Creative Communications
Small country galley kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Таунхаус в ЖК Ильинка

Юлия Лихова. Дизайнер-декоратор

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

cucina

Chiara Costa + Claudia Ponti Architetti

La cucina, aperta sul soggiorno circolare, è completamente bianca, con isola centrale e colonne a tutta parete. Unica nota di colore, nel bow window, il tavolo con piano in vetro satinato, entrambi color "melanzana", colore che si ritrova in altri dettagli della casa, come i cuscini sui divani.

Familienhaus Köln-Marienburg

falke architekten

Frank Schoepgens
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Cologne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

West Didsbury Modern Kitchen

Natalie Holden Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and yellow benchtop.

Colour pop kitchen, Morpeth

Studio Dean

This kitchen is full of colour and pattern clashes and we love it! This kitchen is full of tricks to make the most out of all the space. We have created a breakfast cupboard behind 2 pocket doors to give a sense of luxury to the space. A hidden extractor is a must for us at Studio Dean, and in this property it is hidden behind the peach wooden latting. Another feature of this space was the bench seat, added so the client could have their breakfasts in the morning in their new kitchen. We love how playful and fun this space in!

Eel Brook Common Kitchen

Into interior design

Photo credit Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Project Escape, East London

CCASA Architects

A new side extension allows for a generous new kitchen with direct link to the garden. Big generous sliding doors allow for fluid movement between the interior and the exterior. A big roof light was designed to flood the space with natural light. An exposed beam crossed the roof light and ceiling and gave us the opportunity to express it with a nice vivid colour which gives personality to the space.

Magnolia Modern Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic similaque gloss white and gloss graphite grey cabinets, Solid surface gloss white countertop with waterfall ends and integrated white sink, hidden breakfast bar inside tall cabinets, paneled hidden appliances, SieMatic internal wood and metal accessories, interior custom shelving

Мятная кухня с рамочными фасадами

Студия мебели bySOKOLOV

Антон Соколов
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Energized Happy Kitchen

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Recently retired, this couple wanted and needed to update their kitchen. It was dark, lifeless and cramped. We had two constraints: a tight budget and not being able to expand the footprint. The client wanted a bright, happy kitchen, and loves corals and sea foam greens. They wanted it to be fun. Knowing that they had some pieces from the orient we allowed that influence to flow into this room as well. We removed the drop ceiling, added crown molding, light rail, two new cabinets, a new range, and an eating area. Sea foam green Corian countertop is integrated with a white corian sink. Glazzio arabesque tiles add a beautiful texture to the backsplash. The finished galley kitchen was functional, fun and they now use it more than ever.

Совсем немного лофт

Наталья Широкорад

Мы долго думали как сделать стену, к которой придвинуты стулья, более стойкой к механическим повреждениям, решение пришло из заданной стилистики - плитка под кирпич отлично справится с этой задачей. Фото: Василий Буланов

Tolmers Park Project

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Marc Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black appliances, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback and a peninsula.

Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте

Belado

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white splashback.

Hampstead Cottage

The Wood Works

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hertfordshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and no island.

Cuisine avec façades en chêne massif sablé.

Hegenbart - Intérieurs d'exception

... une cuisine haut de gamme fabriquée dans notre atelier. Les façades en chêne massif sablé (pour un rendu brut et naturel) ont été entièrement fabriquées à la main.

VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR MARESME

MOLINS DESIGN

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!