Bespoke kitchen design - pill shaped fluted island with ink blue wall cabinetry. Zellige tiles clad the shelves and chimney breast, paired with patterned encaustic floor tiles.

PADDINGTON Apartment

STUDIO OSCAR LEA.

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Villa Lagoon Tile

This kitchen is in "The Reserve", a $25 million dollar Holmby Hills estate. The floor of this kitchen is one of several places designer Kristoffer Winters used Villa Lagoon Tile's cement tile. This geometic pattern is called, "Cubes", and can be ordered custom colors! Photo by Nick Springett.

Mellons Bay Residence - Kitchen

Melanie Sa'u Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey benchtop.

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles

Pinner House

St James Interiors

Modern clean kitchen design with lacquered handleless doors and drawers. White corian worktop for clean seamless look.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Saint-Cloud - Maison familiale pratique et colorée

Atelier Germain

Réalisation et photo Atelier Germain
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island and white benchtop.

Sherwood Project

Popham Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

KOKONI Musterhaus BERLIN

Erika Radev Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, wood, flat-panel cabinets and no island.

WRIGLEY RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CLASSIC ELEGANCE - Custom designed kitchen and walk in pantry with an 'in-house' profile, finished in a white satin polyurethane - Detailed moulding and joinery build ups - Integrated dishwasher and bin units - Large custom mantle, with detailed profiling - Custom designed and manufactured glass profiled display doors, with clear glass shelving and feature round LED lights - 60mm mitred Caesarstone island benchtop - 40mm mitred Caesarstone benchtop (for pantry / cooktop side) - Smokey mirror splashback - Tall appliance cabinet, with stone benchtop - Satin nickel hardware - Recessed round LED lights - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Laminated Cabinets

Everingham Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Audrey et Romain

Charlotte Fequet

Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation d'un sublime duplex - Quartier Malakoff

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Small scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, black benchtop, solid surface benchtops, cement tiles, no island and grey floor.

Complete luxurious kitchen remodelling

reDécor.me

Design ideas for a large modern galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Maison à Enghien

Le Garrec - Architectures

Cuisine ouverte sur l'espace salon / salle à manger Meuble bar sur mesure crédit photo www.gurvanlegarrec-photographies.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Saint Petersbourg

SQUARE RENOVATION

Inspiration for a large l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Edkins Road Residence

Arcline Architecture

Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Privatwohnung München

Wilhelm & Partner GmbH

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Built-ins & Custom Furniture/Cabinets

North Shore Design-Build, LLC

Design & build custom kitchen cabinets
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Cement Tiles 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!