Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kitchen in Madrid with light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tenafly Modern Kitchen

Kuche+Cucina

Light walnut wood, combined with metallic lacquer, topped with porcelain counters and backsplash, this DOCA kitchen has it all. The walk in pantry, adds storage and several additional appliances.

Mesa Modern: Modernism Week Featured Home

LIVDEN Designs

March 2020 marked the launch of LIVDEN, a curated line of innovative decorative tiles made from 60-100% recycled materials. In the months leading up to our launch, we were approached by Palm Springs design firm, Juniper House, for a collaboration on one of the featured homes of 2020 Modernism Week, the Mesa Modern. The LUNA series in the Medallion color on 12x12 Crystallized Terrazzo tile was featured as the main kitchen's backsplash. The LUNA was paired with matte black cabinetry, brass hardware, and custom mid-century lighting installations. The main kitchen was packed with color, texture and modern design elements.

Greenfield Hill Colonial

Segerson Builders

This traditional kitchen features a combination of soapstone and marble counter tops, a la canche range with a soapstone backsplash and a butcher block top. The kitchen includes a built-in subzero fridge, cabinetry and brass cabinet hardware and decorative lighting fixtures.

Cuisine contemporaine et élégante

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

MIT One Bedroom Condo - Renovated, Staged & Sold!

Bill Patterson. Craft Realty.

This is a 1 bedroom condo that I assisted the client in renovating, staging and selling. We ripped up a carpet, installed new flooring, painted all over, wallpapered the alcove, swapped out old appliances for new, put a new tile floor in the kitchen, swapped out countertops for new granite, swapped out cabinet pulls and staged the unit. We sold for more than our targeted amount during the Winter season.

Carnegie Hill Townhouse

Weil Friedman Architects

Weil Friedman designed this small kitchen for a townhouse in the Carnegie Hill Historic District in New York City. A cozy window seat framed by bookshelves allows for expanded light and views. The entry is framed by a tall pantry on one side and a refrigerator on the other. The Lacanche stove and custom range hood sit between custom cabinets in Farrow and Ball Calamine with soapstone counters and aged brass hardware.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

renovation studio rue Claude Lorrain - PAris 16ème

Studio Céline Poulfort

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green

Model Remodel

Mid century modern corner kitchen with wood cabinets, dark countertops, white textured backsplash tile, and open shelving © Cindy Apple Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Luxe Living in Zionsville

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/

Walnut and Black Modern Kitchen Remodel

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

LARGE FUNCTIONAL SINK

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

Janine Lamontagne Photography LLC

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

3000 Appaloosa Trail

Just Toured

This is an example of an arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Ocean Views Condo | Small Luxury Kitchen

Liza Nicole Interiors

Small kitchen big on storage and luxury finishes. When you’re limited on increasing a small kitchen’s footprint, it’s time to get creative. By lightening the space with bright, neutral colors and removing upper cabinetry — replacing them with open shelves — we created an open, bistro-inspired kitchen packed with prep space.

New kitchen Cabinets

Beterbuilt

Photo of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Subtle Elegance Kitchen Remodel | Lakeville, MN

White Birch Design, LLC

We are so excited to share with you this beautiful kitchen remodel in Lakeville, MN. Our clients came to us wanting to take out the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. By taking out the wall, we were able to create a new larger kitchen! We kept the sink in the same location, and then moved the stove to the same wall as the sink. The fridge was moved to the far wall, we added an oven/micro combinations and a large pantry. We even had some extra room to create a desk space. The coolest thing about this kitchen is the DOUBLE island! The island closest to the sink functions as a working island and the other is for entertaining with seating for guests. What really shines here is the combination of color that creates such a beautiful subtle elegance. The warm gray color of the cabinets were paired with the brown stained cabinets on the island. We then selected darker honed granite countertops on the perimeter cabinets and a light gray quartz countertop for the islands. The slightly marbled backsplash helps to tie everything in and give such a richness to the whole kitchen. I love adding little pops throughout the kitchen, so matte black hardware and the matte black sink light are perfect! We are so happy with the final result of this kitchen! We would love the opportunity to help you out with any of your remodeling needs as well! Contact us today

Ebony And Ivory

SKIN Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Texas Farmhouse Kitchen

BreMarie Designs LLC

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Benchtop and Yellow 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!