Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop and recessed.

RLD apt | 100 mq

kkarchitecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

Small country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

COCINA EN VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR MAIRENA

Cocinel la

This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Seville with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen and Bath Remodel with Warm Grey Accent

United Signature

The kitchen and bathroom renovations have resulted in a large Main House with modern grey accents. The kitchen was upgraded with new quartz countertops, cabinetry, an under-mount sink, and stainless steel appliances, including a double oven. The white farm sink looks excellent when combined with the Havenwood chevron mosaic porcelain tile. Over the island kitchen island panel, functional recessed lighting, and pendant lights provide that luxury air. Remarkable features such as the tile flooring, a tile shower, and an attractive screen door slider were used in the bathroom remodeling. The Feiss Mercer Oil-Rubbed Bronze Bathroom Vanity Light, which is well-blended to the Grey Shakers cabinet and Jeffrey Alexander Merrick Cabinet Pull in Matte Black serving as sink base cabinets, has become a centerpiece of this bathroom renovation.

Fruit Box

nimtim Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cremorne: Unit Renovation NSW 2090

The Renovation Broker

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

エレガントかつ、フェミニンな住まい

ハウスクラフト株式会社

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Fotografia di Ville e Agriturismi

Fotografo di Interni ed Architettura | Fani Kurti

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

A symmetrical kitchen opens to the family room in this open floor plan. The island provides a thick wood eating ledge with a dekton work surface. A grey accent around the cooktop is split by the metallic soffit running through the space. A smaller work kitchen/open pantry is off to one side for additional prep space.

Bay House

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

From an outdated 70's kitchen with non-functional pantry space to an expansive kitchen with storage galore. Tiled bench tops carry the terrazzo feature through from the bathroom and copper handles will patina over time. Navy blue subway backsplash is the perfect selection for a pop of colour contrasting the terracotta cabinets

Prestbury

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Fruit Box

nimtim Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Milano Bisceglie

Ferrari Design 3.6.0

Cucina open space con isola e tavolo a consolle. credit @carlocasellafotografo
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

2021 PRISM Award - Best Product Single Family Home

Trellis Residential

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, glass tile splashback and wood.

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

明大前の賃貸併用二世帯住宅

設計事務所アーキプレイス

photo by　大沢誠一
This is an example of a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Interior Kitchen Remodel - AFTER

LGA, Inc

Interior kitchen remodel; developed new lighting design with coffered ceilings, new custom cabinets 30" depth for additional counter space, full height back-splash glass tile, built in hood, new quartz counter tops, new custom pantry, peninsula. Created a more usable kitchen from a tiny kitchen.

Modern rustic dream house | Microricettività | 60 mq

Flavia Case Felici Home Staging

Design ideas for a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Collaroy: kitchen renovation - Northern Beaches of Sydney, 2097

The Renovation Broker

Expansive galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Tile 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!