Based on a mid century modern concept
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, black floor and green benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

SANDALBRANCH CIRCLE

SCM Design Group

Champagne gold, blue, white and organic wood floors, makes this kitchen lovely and ready to make statement. Blue Island give enough contrast and accent in the area. We love how everything came together.

Kitchen and Dining Extension

Couture Concepts Interiors

This beautiful new kitchen and dining extension boasts expansive bright vaulted ceilings, double bi-folding doors, a huge kitchen island with a waterfall edge, monochromatic colour scheme with a pop of rust in the impactful feature lights, bar stools and carver dining chairs.

Кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Monterey Modern

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Galliano - piano terra dopo restyling

Suman Homestaging & Interior Restyling

Cucina/salotto di una casa in campagna prima del restyling
Mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Custom Kitchen & Pantry Renovation

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Custom cooking sheet cabinet
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Orient Ave Townhouse

2MO

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cabinet Possibilities in philadeelphia

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Yoneyama Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Full remodel of existing kitchen, including new black tile floors, flat panel white cabinets, white and black marble countertops
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Franklin Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Saint Maur - Rénovation d'une maison de 150m²

Studio Castille

Mise en avant du papier peint Terrazzo de @papermint_paris Verriere sur-mesure et suspensions en laiton
This is an example of a large modern open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

Rustic Luxury Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

SAINT JEAN

Terre de brume

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Le Havre with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

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This is an example of a modern l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Kitchen with Black Floor and Orange Floor 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!