This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen-Living Portfolio

Ziebart Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kater Street- Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Our goal was to modernize an outdated spec kitchen by increasing the overall storage capacity and re-configuring the work-space to accommodate more use while increasing the natural light into the kitchen. We collaborated with the Owners Architect and determined it was necessary to partially remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room. Two small windows along the rear wall were replaced with a new over-sized window bringing in massive amounts of natural light. We removed a breakfast table that previously crowded the kitchen circulation and replaced it with a breakfast counter facing the kitchen and new window. The semi-open kitchen, delineated by the breakfast counter created a visual buffer for a busy kitchen and maximized the views and natural from the new window. By organizing every cabinet, we maximized the storage capacity and further increased the ergonomics of the kitchen using drawers for dishes and other items. Jonathan Kolbe Photographer

Modern Shaker Kitchen

Copperfield Kitchens

Contemporary shaker Kitchen featuring hand painted cabinets, granite work surfaces
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Wiltshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Cambridge with Stainless Steel worktops

The Rigid Kitchen Company

WOW | our fitter Spencer has just finished this striking modern day kitchen. Blown away by the flair for design, the family opted for stainless steel worktops to enhance the room. As you can see the sink is seamlessly integrated to the worktop which works well and indeed looks the part.

Кухня П-образная классика

Tocca Ferro

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Privathaus M

reim Wohndesign by bsk büro + designhaus

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Nuremberg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, a single-bowl sink, black appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Versailles : superbe maison de ville de 300m2

Mon Concept Habitation

Une maison de ville comme on les aime : généreuse et conviviale. Elle étonne le visiteur par sa force de caractère, vite adoucie par quelques touches de pastel qui ponctuent l’espace. Le parquet a été entièrement restauré et certaines portions de type versaillais ont retrouvé leur éclat d’antan. Des rangements malins se logent ici et là tandis que le carrelage graphique des salles d’eau garantit un réveil revigorant.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

flanellgrau Pur Lack glänzend, grifflos

Daniel Küchen & Wohndesign GmbH

This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with view to Barn

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Sun Kitchen features custom stained bamboo cabinets, soapstone countertop with integral farmhouse sink Photo: Michael R. Timmer
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Black and White Kitchen Renovation

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Apartamento en Retiro.

Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

INBOLD

Nook Architects

Núria Gámiz
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, ceramic floors, a peninsula, black floor, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Barford Beach House, Bude

Trewin Design Architects

Stephen Brownhill
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

East Hampton Post-Modern

Chango

Interior Design & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy See the story in My Domaine
Photo of a small beach style galley open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

San Rafael Great Room Addition/Remodel

Essential Habitat Architecture

Sympathetic addition to 1940s bungalow. Kitchen was remodeled and opened to existing dining/living room and new vaulted great room addition (rear exterior wall was located where the flat ceiling ends, where lamps are now hanging.) Built-in bookcase for cookbook collection, bar with keg & wine refrigerator in great room. Photos - S. Wirt

rénovation complète d'une maison de village

LPASSE DESIGN

le salon au rdc qui est l'entrée de cette maison a été transformé en espace cuisine ,salle à manger . La cheminée bois rustique a été démolie et remplacée par une armoire de cuisine en bois brûlé , crédence en zelliges noirs . un îlot central en chêne ancien naturel et plan de travail en pierre grise complète cet espace .

Moderne Küche mit Halbinsel, ultramatt, antifingerprint, mit Griffleiste

Der Küchenmeier

Der Küchenmeier
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

A casa di Silvio

L’Opera Ristrutturazioni

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, black benchtop, an undermount sink, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen with Black Splashback and a Peninsula 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!