Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Critall-style Apartment Kitchen Wimbledon

Neil Norton Design

Floor-to-ceiling bespoke clean-lined cabinetry, in critall-style, painted in Farrow & Ball Railings (blue and black) and teamed with accents of American Black walnut, Neolith Cement sintered stone surface and backlit Bianco Calcite marble.

White & Grey Scandinavian Style Kitchen Design by Reico Kitchen & Bath

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Akram Aljahmi of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA in collaboration with Art's Home Improvement, this Scandinavian inspired modern kitchen design features Merillat Classic in the Portrait door style in Maple in 2 finishes. The wall cabinets features a Cotton finish while the base cabinets including the island cabinets feature a Graphite finish. Kitchen countertops are engineered quartz by Cambria in the color Seagrove. The kitchen also features white subway tile and a hex nero trident over the stove. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Traditional Style Kitchen Inspiration

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Canterbury Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Scandinave Cuisine

Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Aughrim

Noel Dempsey Design

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and beige floor.

ФРУНЗЕ

Сергей Борзот

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Edina MN Modern Kitchen

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photo by Peter Crouser
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Extension: Marco Road

Affleck Property Services

Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Timber Frame Transitional Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Ames

Drake+Khan Design

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Frome Kitchen

McCulloch Furniture ltd

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and black appliances.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Asymmetrical mid century inspired kitchen island bench featuring tiled kick.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Melbourne with terrazzo benchtops, with island, a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Vivienda en Calle Cuba

VIMARVI Arquitectura

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

MAUBEUGE

atelier daaa

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

WH B

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Wir lieben die Harmonie von weiß geöltem Eicheparkett und dem Küchenausschnitt. Die mittelgrauen Fronten bieten einen angenehmen Kontrast.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Trinity Residence

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Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Light Hardwood Floors 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!