Cucina Cara di Life in stile vintage ma con il cuore moderno. Color verde acqua, maniglie in metallo e piano in top in legno. Frigo nero Samsung con display touch screen. La nicchia preesistente è stata resa moderna dall'utilizzo di ripiani in legno in forte spessore, l'aggiunta di led e il piano top prosegue nella nicchia creando spazio aggiuntivo ottimo per riporre piccoli elettrodomestici. Le piastrelle metro di CE.SI. ea parete e quelle a pavimento contribuiscono a creare un'atmosfera retrò

Topiary - Dinning room. Dresser details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

Blejer Architecture

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Valley View Home

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Well-designed kitchen featuring black, white, and natural woods accents. Plenty of storage and space to entertain loved ones.
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Mullaloo Home

Western Cabinets

An existing 70’s brick home nestled streets away from the beach, is in dire need of a transformation. The existing home had the bones to accommodate a substantial renovation, some modifications to the layout, adding an extension and exaggerating the existing raked ceilings in the main living area impacts the new home. The home itself is a relatively disjointed 70’s home, so cleaver planning was imperative to make the most of the interior space. Large open plan living areas with adjoining outdoor entertaining was important. The owners are a young family who enjoy family and entertaining so interaction with the outdoor alfresco was essential not only for quality of living but to appear as a continuation of the main living area to increase the zone visually. My client’s fresh approach; introduction of modern materials with a hint of Scandinavian and industrial, an improved working area and a functional space for cooking and preparing meals.

Modern Two-Tone Kitchen

Von Tobel

Andy Zeman from @VonTobelSchereville designed this modern kitchen using contrasting Kemper Echo cabinets in Black & Sahara, white quartz counters, a stainless steel undermount sink, & vinyl plank flooring in Light Brown. Gold & black hardware stand out against their respective cabinet colors.

Country Charm Kitchen

Artistic Dream Kitchens

Hidden toekick storage drawer, rustic alder slab drawer fronts
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Compact Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

This compact kitchen incorporates a Sink, Quooker, Dishwasher, Microwave, oven, warming drawer, hob, extractor, fridge and Freezer. Streamlined doors and drawers help make this compact kitchen look bigger and is low maintenance. A real joy to use and care for said the home owner

Kitchen projects

TMT Renovations& Build

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

BAHAY BETTY KITCHEN

CA-RD

This minimalist kitchen design was created for an entrepreneur chef who wanted a clean entertaining and research work area. To minimize clutter; a hidden dishwasher was installed and cutting board cover fabricated for the sink. Color matched flush appliances and a concealed vent hood help create a clean work area. Custom solid Maple shelves were made on site and provide quick access to frequently used items as well as integrate AC ducts in a minimalist fashion. The customized tile backsplash integrates trim-less switches and outlets in the center of the flowers to reduce their visual impact on the composition. A locally fabricated cove tile was notched into the paper countertop to ease the transition visually and aid in cleaning. This image contains one of 4 kitchen work areas in the home.

Highlands Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Design First Kitchen and Bath

A small area is remodeled for efficient use of space. This couple enjoys cooking, their grandchildren, and puzzles. All of that was taken into account when we designed the kitchen.

Black & White Tux Kitchen

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Black & White Tux Kitchen

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

The Glass House

Architest Pty Ltd

This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Treetop Apartment - 200 m2 (2,000 ft2) Design and Construction Management

Kos Interiors

Wood on robin egg blue with brass fittings give the kitchen a warm contemporary feel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Andover Kitchen Project

Nicole White Designs Interiors LLC

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Coastal chic with a twist

At No 19

Bespoke contemporary handleless kitchen in coastal colours. Hi Macs solid surface worktops and a bespoke glass splashback. Driftwood effect laminate flooring and integrated appliances

Barndominium

Staging Spaces

This new ranch style "barndominium" located in Plain City, Ohio presented a unique staging project for the Staging Spaces team. The large, open floor plan, allowed for the dining area to flow directly into the kitchen and common living area. The well crafted, black kitchen cabinets featured leather strap handles, quartz counter tops and black stainless appliances.

Cheshire Luxury Victorian house

Diane Berry Kitchens

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Vaulted 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!