Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

BRODIE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

TREND SETTER - Custom designed and manufactured cabinetry, in a moody matte green polyurethane - Large custom bench seating area, with rollout drawers underneath - Butlers pantry - 20mm thick Terrazzo benchtop with a waterfall end - Vertically stacked 'white gloss rectangle' tiled splashback - Curved floating shelf - Large rollout pantry - Detailed bronze hardware, with backing plates - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

和モダンのオアシス

CRAFT SPIRITS

オリジナルデザインのキッチン。斜めのシャープなラインを描くアイランドはV字の外観との共通点を持たせた。
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Cabinet Kitchen

InVision Interiors & Designs

Small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Black & Brass Kitchen

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

Classic and modern at once, with exposed hinges, lacquered matte black finish and brass hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with white shaker profile cabinets and marble benchtops

Improva

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen in Hickory and Alder

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

A custom kitchen in Rustic Hickory with a Distressed Painted Alder Island. Rich wood tones pair nicely with the lovely view of the woods and creek out the kitchen windows. The island draws your attention without distracting from the overall beauty of the home and setting.

Log Cabin Renovation

Ron Brown - The Finisher

A new engineered hard wood floor was installed throughout the home along with new lighting including the recessed LED lights behind the log beams in the ceiling.

Belgravia Kitchen by The Appliance Gallery

STORI

A beautiful inframe kitchen, these clients were looking to create a family-centric space in their home extension, complete with a double Belfast sink and handy pot filler above the hob.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Elegance in Holt, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This transitional kitchen design in Holt proves why dramatic color schemes are becoming a more popular choice for kitchen remodels. The elegant, custom green raised panel cabinetry from Decora is beautifully offset by Top Knobs honey bronze finish hardware. The space has a slight rustic edge with the hardwood flooring, dark Cambria quartz countertop, and marble backsplash combining perfectly to add contrast and texture to the design. Black finish GE appliances add another color contrast, along with the Elkay E-granite black double bowl sink and Kohler faucet. The design includes a built-in buffet area, and upper glass front cabinets with in cabinet lighting, plus undercabinet lights throughout.

Ticked all the boxes

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Whole Condo Renovation

Buckminster Green LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Industrial Interior

Ebstone

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Old Palm

Jennifer Lynn Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, ceramic splashback, black appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scandi-Asian Fusion

Sola Kitchens

One wowee kitchen! Designed for a family with Sri-Lankan and Singaporean heritage, the brief for this project was to create a Scandi-Asian styled kitchen. The design features ‘Skog’ wall panelling, straw bar stools, open shelving, a sofia swing, a bar and an olive tree.

Campsie

Love Coming Home

Existing kitchen door opening to match cabinetry Existing kitchen space gutted, with new flooring, new ceiling with down lights, window moved so to be centre to sink area. All new cabinetry with new appliances Integrated fridge/freezer x 2

Fontana, CA Peninsula Style Kitchen, designed in a Traditional Style.

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

The warmth of this traditional, peninsula style kitchen is so inviting we didn’t want to leave. Starting with the Cherry wood cabinets finished in an Alder stain for a deep color tone, built with matching raised panel doors and drawers. Quartz countertops by Daltile in a Cameo Pearl, finished with an ogee square edge profile detail. For storage space we were able to add a 45 degree cabinet in what would have been dead space, and install a lazy-susan with 3 adjustable shelves. The backsplash through the kitchen was made of the same Quarts, up through the cooking backsplash and the window sill. We did a custom build on the window sill to anchor the window into the kitchen area. Under the window is a cast iron, double bowl, undermount sink by Kohler, with a spot resistant stainless steel faucet made by Moen. Another clear upgrade was the removal of the old florescent, single light fixture, and replacement of it with multiple 4” recessed lights. Black stainless steel appliances, and crown moldings on each cupboard finish off the area beautifully. For continuity we upgraded the guest bathroom that sits just off of the kitchen, and living space, with the same cabinets and countertops, also utilizing matching fixtures and hardware. And to tie the area together we replaced all of the flooring in these, and the surrounding rooms, with a waterproof laminate that has the look and feel of a true hardwood floor.

Collombatti Farm House Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Farm House renovation vaulted ceilings & contemporary fit out.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Multi-Coloured 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!