Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Photo of a transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hamilton Project

Popham Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Adobe Falls Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

kitchen remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Charming On Arden

Jarrett Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beautiful Remodel in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Beautiful open floor plan kitchen remodel with huge island and display cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sky Ranch Kitchen & Living Areas

Lea Biermann Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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allmilmö DIRECT

Elephant Skin (structured laminate)
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Villa Gassin

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Cuisine ouverte contemporaine extra blanche.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary country Kitchen Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

LUCETERAPEUTICA | 140 MQ

Andrea Nalesso Architetto

Vista della zona cucina su ambiente open space. La grande isola centrale è sfruttata sia per la preparazione dei cibi che per consumare pasti veloci o aperitivi grazie al piano snack con sgabelli. L'isola è direttamente affacciata al grande serramento esterno per permettere di sfruttare al massimo l'illuminazione naturale, inondando di luce tutto l'ambiente. L'inserimento del controsoffitto ha permesso di incassare la cappa di aspirazione e di nascondere il binario del tendaggio interno.

DSElmhurstingAtTheSeams

Amy Storm & Company

Completely remodeled space, along with the rest of the first floor
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Luxury

David Small Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop, marble benchtops and panelled appliances.

Ski Home Remodel, Vermont

teri maher interiors

This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine sur mesure - chic - noir - elegante - ilot scandinave

Cuisinella Paris 11 République

Appartement livré sur plan (VEFA). Les client souhaitaient une cuisine chic et élégante avec un rendu épuré. Nous leur avons proposé de jouer sur le noir et bois afin de mettre en valeur la cuisine tout en restant épuré (les murs sont restés blancs). La pièce étant très lumineuse, il était aisé de proposer des couleurs foncées. L'ilot permet de faire la transition entre la cuisine et le séjour.

KC Kitchen & Patio

Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.

The little dogs are close to the action with this custom built-in dog crate.
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Modern Kitchen Renovation Part II

Soko Design

Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Slightly Modern Kitchen

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Benchtop and Green 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!