Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Kitchen Remodel

Refresh and Build

We made a one flow kitchen/Family room, where the parents can cook and watch their kids playing, Shaker style cabinets, quartz countertop, and quartzite island, two sinks facing each other and two dishwashers. perfect for big family reunion like thanksgiving.

Residential Construction

Janine Lamontagne Photography LLC

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, light wood cabinets and grey splashback.

Fourth Street

Confluence Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Jessica Court

User

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Simply MOD

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Dale Lang
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, bamboo floors, light wood cabinets, blue splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Walnut Creek

Interiors For Modern Living

Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and quartzite benchtops.

Modern Kitchen

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Hockessin Delaware Home Renovation

Spring Studio Architecture

Galley style modern kitchen with skylights and full height windows
This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Asian Modern Kitchen and Dining

Alina Druga Interiors

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for an asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland Waterfront Penthouse

Bjorck Design

Custom cabinets made by Kitchen Plus. Maple wood with a hazelnut stain. Giallo Santa Cecilia granite countertops with a bricklay porcelain tile backsplash. Bamboo wood flooring.

Transitional Cottage

Nyhus Design Group

This small Ranch Style house was gutted and completely renovated and opened up to produce a truly indoor-outdoor experience. Panoramic Doors were essential to that end. Most of the house, including what was previously an enclosed Kitchen, now share the views out to the private rear yard and garden.

Contemporary remodel of an Victorian single family house - San Francisco, CA

Floriana Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, bamboo floors and brown floor.

Home, Unplugged

Meadowlark Design+Build

This kitchen is central to the home, but is elevated above the surrounding spaces so that sight lines to the exterior are maximized. This also brings in loads of natural daylight. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Dana Hoff Photography

Chuckanut Ridge

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photographer: Benjamin Benschneider
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Dickhut Home

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Collaboration between dKISER design.construct, inc. and AToM design studio Photos by Colin Conces Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Marlow

CO Interiors

This kitchen has four different cabinetry colour finishes and we've made it work by carrying the same hardware and counter top throughout the space. The design was initialized when our client informed us that they were going to keep their white appliances. In order to visually make the appliances less noticeable, we introduced white cabinetry at the base. Black cabinetry was introduced along the uppers to create interest and draw the eye upward away from the actual counter surface. A unique onyx mosaic backsplash tile with a black and white geometric pattern ties the two surfaces together. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

Island Tranquility

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photography: Augie Salbosa
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

Oregon City Living Space Remodel

User

Custom Walnut Cabinets with a tapered Island and custom Cocktail Bar
Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Bamboo Floors 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!