Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and exposed beam.

Queens Way

Sheraton Interiors

Stylish, modern kitchen with island and breakfast bar.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This open plan kitchen is a mix of Anthracite Grey & Platinum Light Grey in a matt finish. This handle-less kitchen is a very contemporary design. The Ovens are Siemens StudioLine Black steel, the hob is a 2in1 Miele downdraft extractor which works well on the island.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

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bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Kosher Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

This high-end luxury kosher kitchen is built using Eggersmann furniture and Quartz worktops a mix of electrical appliances mostly Siemens are all chosen for their suitability to the Sabbath requirements. A favourite feature has to be the walk-in pantry as this conceals a backup freezer, step ladders and lots of shelving for food and the large appliances including the shabbos kettle.

Island Bench

Atlas Architects

Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Austin

1TWO2

Beautifully proportioned space boasting with loads of natural light to enable this room to carry a bold deep graphite kitchen. The island offers balance between the dark tall units and the white of the wall and fair grain of the flooring.

Appartement Dubouchage - Cuisine

Ludily

Dans ce grand appartement de 105 m2, les fonctions étaient mal réparties. Notre intervention a permis de recréer l’ensemble des espaces, avec une entrée qui distribue l’ensemble des pièces de l’appartement. Dans la continuité de l’entrée, nous avons placé un WC invité ainsi que la salle de bain comprenant une buanderie, une double douche et un WC plus intime. Nous souhaitions accentuer la lumière naturelle grâce à une palette de blanc. Le marbre et les cabochons noirs amènent du contraste à l’ensemble. L’ancienne cuisine a été déplacée dans le séjour afin qu’elle soit de nouveau au centre de la vie de famille, laissant place à un grand bureau, bibliothèque. Le double séjour a été transformé pour en faire une seule pièce composée d’un séjour et d’une cuisine. La table à manger se trouvant entre la cuisine et le séjour. La nouvelle chambre parentale a été rétrécie au profit du dressing parental. La tête de lit a été dessinée d’un vert foret pour contraster avec le lit et jouir de ses ondes. Le parquet en chêne massif bâton rompu existant a été restauré tout en gardant certaines cicatrices qui apporte caractère et chaleur à l’appartement. Dans la salle de bain, la céramique traditionnelle dialogue avec du marbre de Carare C au sol pour une ambiance à la fois douce et lumineuse.

Eagle Rock

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

Blejer Architecture

Modern 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.

Retreat at Mt Cathedral - The Colours of Nature

Studio Jung

Black impact. The beauty of timber grain.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Cherrybrook Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Nestled inside a beautiful modernist home that began its charismatic existence in the 70’s, you will find this Cherrybrook Kitchen. The kitchen design emanates warmth, elegance and beauty through the combination of textures, modern lines, luxury appliances and minimalist style. Wood grain and marble textures work together to add detail and character to the space. The paired back colour palette is highlighted by a dark wood grain but softened by the light shelving and flooring, offering depth and sophistication.

Квартира для девушки ЖК "Монблан"

Дизайн студия “Нечаев и Сенчугов”

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Wyndham Beach House

Sky Architect Studio

we created a practical, L-shaped kitchen layout with an island bench integrated into the “golden triangle” that reduces steps between sink, stovetop and refrigerator for efficient use of space and ergonomics. Instead of a splashback, windows are slotted in between the kitchen benchtop and overhead cupboards to allow natural light to enter the generous kitchen space. Overhead cupboards have been stretched to ceiling height to maximise storage space. Timber screening was installed on the kitchen ceiling and wrapped down to form a bookshelf in the living area, then linked to the timber flooring. This creates a continuous flow and draws attention from the living area to establish an ambience of natural warmth, creating a minimalist and elegant kitchen. The island benchtop is covered with extra large format porcelain tiles in a 'Calacatta' profile which are have the look of marble but are scratch and stain resistant. The 'crisp white' finish applied on the overhead cupboards blends well into the 'natural oak' look over the lower cupboards to balance the neutral timber floor colour.

North Curl Curl Renovation

LJW Design

A Hamptons inspired design for Sydney's northern beaches.
Design ideas for a large beach style open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and exposed beam.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Large industrial open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

North Balgowlah Kitchen & Bathroom

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Castlewood Crescent - Kitchen

HEM Architects

Single-storey extension to the side of the house creates a large kitchen and dining space.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and black appliances.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Black Appliances 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!