West View Mid Century Modern Green Kitchen

In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Surrey with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop, vaulted, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Kettleman Lane

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brookfield Kitchen Remodel

Diane Nelson Interiors

Opened up wall between kitchen and dining room to make room for an island and more functional space and cabinetry. Also opened up old hall closet to make food storage and feeding areas for dogs and coat hanging area.

long island

Renovation Capital

A close up of the beautiful Bianco Ghiaccio brushed granite. Edges are 40mm. Walk-in pantry on the right with small scullery/study nook on the far right. Sub Zero fridge is a real feature too. Handles and knobs are Castella Kennedy in Brushed Nickel.

Porch Talk House

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Danville Hilltop Hideaway

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated at the top of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Park in Danville, this mid-century modern hilltop home had great architectural features, but needed a kitchen update that spoke to the design style of the rest of the house. We would have to say this project was one of our most challenging when it came to blending the mid-century style of the house with a more eclectic and modern look that the clients were drawn to. But who doesn't love a good challenge? We removed the builder-grade cabinetry put in by a previous owner and took down a wall to open up the kitchen to the rest of the great room. The kitchen features a custom designed hood as well as custom cabinetry with an intricate beaded details that sets it apart from all of our other cabinetry designs. The pop of blue paired with the dark walnut creates an eye catching contrast. Ridgecrest also designed and fabricated solid steel wall cabinetry to store countertop appliances and display dishes and glasses. The copper accents on the range and faucets bring the design full circle and finish this gorgeous one-of-a-kind-kitchen off nicely.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Ira Sagun

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Gold Fork

Gardner Homes

Inspiration for a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Luxe Living in Zionsville

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/

КУХНЯ

АСЯ БОНДАРЕВА

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback and black appliances.

Atherton Estate Casual Rooms

Form + Field

Photo of an expansive traditional separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and with island.

Simply Shaker

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

PARIS 11 / ST MAUR

KAST DESIGN

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brazingly Blue

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This navy-blue transitional kitchen completely opens the space to include a cozy breakfast nook. With highlights of open walnut shelves, these recessed-paneled navy cabinets really pop off the white granite. Complete with stainless steel appliances and range hood, this kitchen rounds out a fresh take on a traditional space with a bold splash of color.

Midcentury Bohemian-Chic

Vintage Elements

Mid-Century style layers artfully with California Coastal Bohemian flair in this whole house remodel.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation d'un grand Appartement Parisien

Lagom architectes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Camelina House - Airbnb

Black Bear Village

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wynnewood Garden Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Historical Fremont Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Granite 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!