Anita Fraser
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Winter Park, Luxury Kitchen

Central Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Big open concept kitchen

Visionary Home Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

2012 Showcase of Homes - Granite Street

Witt Construction

Randall Perry
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Kitchen

Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, with island and quartz benchtops.

Open-Plan Kitchen Diner Extension

Trevor Brown Architects

Adelina Llive
Contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and with island.

Kitchen

Frost & Keading, Inc.

This kitchen features inset beaded face frame cabinetry. The perimeter cabinets are painted white with a dark stained sapele island. Also includes curved hood with beautiful support brackets.

Fit for a Queen

Meadowlark Design+Build

Honed granite and ample storage in the butler's pantry of this remodeled Victorian in Ann Arbor.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops and no island.

The Linear Kitchen with Silver Leaf

Goldman and Rankin

Goldman and Rankin, the linear kitchen with its clean lines, simplicity and a handleless cabinet design are the key characteristics that make up the bespoke kitchen style.

Gray and White Kitchen

User

Barry Calhoun Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and quartzite benchtops.

Home

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen - Upland Road 2014

102 Interiors Ltd

Helen Jermyn
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets.

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Our brief was to create a calm, modern country kitchen that avoided cliches - and to intrinsically link to the garden. A weekend escape for a busy family who come down to escape the city, to enjoy their art collection, garden and cook together. The design springs from my neuroscience research and is based on appealing to our hard wired needs, our fundamental instincts - sociability, easy movement, art, comfort, hearth, smells, readiness for visitors, view of outdoors and a place to eat. The key design innovation was the use of soft geometry, not so much in the planning but in the three dimensionality of the furniture which grows out of the floor in an organic way. The soft geometry is in the profile of the pieces, not in their footprint. The users can stroke the furniture, lie against it and feel its softness, all of which helps the visitors to kitchen linger and chat. The fireplace is located in the middle between the cooking zone and the garden. There is plenty of room to draw up a chair and just sit around. The fold-out doors let the landscape into the space in a generous way, especially on summer days when the weather makes the indoors and outdoors come together. The sight lines from the main cooking and preparation island offer views of the garden throughout the seasons, as well as people coming into the room and those seating at the table - so it becomes a command position or what we call the sweet spot. This often results in there being a family competition to do the cooking. The woods are Canadian Maple, Australian rosewood and Eucalyptus. All appliances are Gaggenau and Fisher and Paykel.

Bijou Marylebone Apartment

Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd

Jake Fitzjones
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

D-House

Bunker Workshop

photos: Kate McElwee http://www.katemcelweephotography.com

My Houzz: Midcentury Modern Style Transforms a Vineyard Bungalow

Andrew Snow Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

St. Helena, Napa

Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, white splashback and brown floor.

Contemporary Zen in Mamaroneck

Studio Dearborn

A beautiful Mamaroneck Tudor with its original tiny kitchen was badly in need of renovating. The homeowners shifted and enlarged the rear of the house to create a peaceful space with earthy toned charcoal grey Oak base cabinets and shiny back painted white wall cabinetry. Six integrated gas burners from Netherland's Pitt Cooking were fitted into the island, with Gaggenau’s tappenyaki grille for a efficient and beautiful integrated cooking and serving area. Floor tile, Ceramica Gazzini Urban Style. Oven by Bosch; refrigerator by SubZero; range hood by Futuro Futuro, Microwave by Wolf; countertops by Caesarstone in Organic White; Charlie stools by CB2; Sink by Franke; Faucet by Groehe; pulls by Topex-- Decorative Hardware Round Stainless Steel Tube.

Owls Nest House

Period Architecture Ltd.

Don Pearse Photographers
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, timber splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

LITTON

JAMES VERNER FURNITURE

A modern kitchen mixing contemporary and traditional materials in a robust yet elegant design. The band-sawn oak provides an exceptionally hard-waring and durable surface. a travertine drainer ensures the the timber does not deteriorate from continual wetting and stone inserts either side of the range ensure the worktop does not become scorched. PHOTO CREDIT: MAISIE HILL

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink 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!