Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and black benchtop.

Twin House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black & Brass Kitchen

Kitchen & Home Design Ltd

K&HD are excited to showcase one of our installations... featuring Nolte's Flair black lacquer & brass range of furniture, AEG appliances, blanco taps, Silestone worktop & integrity sinks, Decoglaze splashbacks & gorgeous Spekva breakfast bar & Eskimo's Leggy Ron radiator! Following extensive building works to incorporate a stunning extension with bi-fold doors & our clients beautiful finishing touches - the end result is a fabulous living space perfect for entertaining.

Modern Beachside Condo

Salt and Willow

Photo of a large modern u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island and black benchtop.

Moderne Küche in warmen Holzambiente

Dietmann Wohnen und Küchen in Perfektion

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Updated kitchen for the Belair's

Let's Remodel

The Belairs came to us to help update their kitchen and eat in dinning. We did a full remodel, updating their floors, cabinets, lighting, countertops, backsplash and appliance. We help make this feel like their space, more for the home owners. Creating a built in area for eating finished off this space for a multipurpose room.

Re-inventing a 1940’s Retro Kitchen

Medford Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lake Oswego Condo Remodel

Lamont Bros.

Fully custom kitchen with white cabinetry that contrasts beautifully with the dark countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Baron Park, Palo Alto Remodel and addition

Palo Alto Builders

Galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Chapel Hill Apartment

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

The layout of the original kitchen worked well for the new owners but needed to be updated. All cabinet fronts and panels were replaced along with the splashback to give the kitchen a fresh feel

Volumi di luce - 75 mq

PAZdesign

Expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, no island and black benchtop.

BEFORE - KITCHEN

Lakeside Studio Staging & Design

BEFORE kitchen
Mid-sized country kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Re-inventing a 1940’s Retro Kitchen

Medford Remodeling

Inspiration for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Updated kitchen for the Belair's

Let's Remodel

Cozy Modern San Diego Home

Meldrum Design

As with most properties in coastal San Diego this parcel of land was expensive and this client wanted to maximize their return on investment. We did this by filling every little corner of the allowable building area (width, depth, AND height). We designed a new two-story home that includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one office/ bedroom, an open concept kitchen/ dining/ living area, and my favorite part, a huge outdoor covered deck.

Universal Design Remodel

Nilsson Architects

This kitchen is the central feature of a "Universal design" for a two-level urban apartment renovation. Universal design creates environments that are accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability or other factors. Universal design allows us and our loved ones to stay at home during rehabilitation or while living with a disability. Universal design also allows us to age in place while we stay in our homes.

Modern Beachside Condo

Salt and Willow

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island and black benchtop.

Fall City Home Interior Design

Debbie Cahill Turner Design, LLC

Transitional open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Lake Oswego Condo Remodel

Lamont Bros.

Fully custom kitchen with white cabinetry that contrasts beautifully with the dark countertops.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

KITCHEN

A C Mellier Building

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Bamboo Floors and Black Benchtop 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!