Alexander Olivera
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Upper West Side Residence I | New York City | Kitchen

PDC - Mountain West

A modern kitchen finished in patinated steel panels with glass wall units.
Small modern kitchen with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

ARANELLI - MENTA 03

Aranelli Design

The peninsula is in matt lacquered Grigio Antracite and the worktop is in gres Charming amber th. 1,2 cm. Sideboards are in Noce Naturale wood bilaminate with a matt lacquered Verde Bosco back panel in contrast.

Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.

Анастасия Габдрахимова

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rose fleur de pêche

Karacol

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

White & Brushed Oak Kitchen

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a peninsula, an undermount sink, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 47m²

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco
Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, white appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

REFORMA PISO BARRONKRESS

Javier Bravo

Javier Bravo, Barronkress
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, black benchtop, an undermount sink, white cabinets, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Birkdale Kitchen

Michael Christopher Design

Tony Dailo
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Elegant, Chic and Completely Cozy

Leslie May Designs

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

AGENCEMENT SUR MESURE - LILLE

Agris Agencement Intérieur

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Lille with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Donner du style à un appartement acheté sur plans

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet Un appartement familial en Vente en Etat Futur d’Achèvement (VEFA) où tout reste à faire. Les propriétaires ont su tirer profit du délai de construction pour anticiper aménagements, choix des matériaux et décoration avec l’aide de Decor Interieur. Notre solution A partir des plans du constructeur, nous avons imaginé un espace à vivre qui malgré sa petite surface (32m2) doit pouvoir accueillir une famille de 4 personnes confortablement et bénéficier de rangements avec une cuisine ouverte. Pour optimiser l’espace, la cuisine en U est configurée pour intégrer un maximum de rangements tout en étant très design pour s’intégrer parfaitement au séjour. Dans la pièce à vivre donnant sur une large terrasse, il fallait intégrer des espaces de rangements pour la vaisselle, des livres, un grand téléviseur et une cheminée éthanol ainsi qu’un canapé et une grande table pour les repas. Pour intégrer tous ces éléments harmonieusement, un grand ensemble menuisé toute hauteur a été conçu sur le mur faisant face à l’entrée. Celui-ci bénéficie de rangements bas fermés sur toute la longueur du meuble. Au dessus de ces rangements et afin de ne pas alourdir l’ensemble, un espace a été créé pour la cheminée éthanol et le téléviseur. Vient ensuite de nouveaux rangements fermés en hauteur et des étagères. Ce meuble en plus d’être très fonctionnel et élégant permet aussi de palier à une problématique de mur sur deux niveaux qui est ainsi résolue. De plus dès le moment de la conception nous avons pu intégrer le fait qu’un radiateur était mal placé et demander ainsi en amont au constructeur son déplacement. Pour bénéficier de la vue superbe sur Paris, l’espace salon est placé au plus près de la large baie vitrée. L’espace repas est dans l’alignement sur l’autre partie du séjour avec une grande table à allonges. Le style L’ensemble de la pièce à vivre avec cuisine est dans un style très contemporain avec une dominante de gris anthracite en contraste avec un bleu gris tirant au turquoise choisi en harmonie avec un panneau de papier peint Pierre Frey. Pour réchauffer la pièce un parquet a été choisi sur les pièces à vivre. Dans le même esprit la cuisine mixe le bois et l’anthracite en façades avec un plan de travail quartz noir, un carrelage au sol et les murs peints anthracite. Un petit comptoir surélevé derrière les meubles bas donnant sur le salon est plaqué bois. Le mobilier design reprend des teintes présentes sur le papier peint coloré, comme le jaune (canapé) et le bleu (fauteuil). Chaises, luminaires, miroirs et poignées de meuble sont en laiton. Une chaise vintage restaurée avec un tissu d’éditeur au style Art Deco vient compléter l’ensemble, tout comme une table basse ronde avec un plateau en marbre noir.

St. Petersburg, Traditional Kitchen Renovation

DCI Home Improvements

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Holton Street

Paper House Project

Set within the Carlton Square Conservation Area in East London, this two-storey end of terrace period property suffered from a lack of natural light, low ceiling heights and a disconnection to the garden at the rear. The clients preference for an industrial aesthetic along with an assortment of antique fixtures and fittings acquired over many years were an integral factor whilst forming the brief. Steel windows and polished concrete feature heavily, allowing the enlarged living area to be visually connected to the garden with internal floor finishes continuing externally. Floor to ceiling glazing combined with large skylights help define areas for cooking, eating and reading whilst maintaining a flexible open plan space. This simple yet detailed project located within a prominent Conservation Area required a considered design approach, with a reduced palette of materials carefully selected in response to the existing building and it’s context. Photographer: Simon Maxwell

down the line

Mountainwood Homes

A coffee station with bench seat under the window was added to the kitchen so the clients could enjoy their morning coffee. Photo by: Vern Uyetake
Inspiration for a small transitional galley kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen

Kaplan Architects, AIA

remodeled kitchen with granite counters and solid surface backsplash
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, stone slab splashback, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Appartamento Napoli 110 mq

QUATTROCENTOGON

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Naples with brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Реализованный объект, загородный дом 200 кв/м

Елена Кулешова

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cocina moderna y blanca en alto brillo

linea3cocinas

Una cocina moderna y blanca en alto brillo, con muebles especiales. Puedes ver el vídeo detallado de la cocina en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRiweVQ4iSHWVjiPtJa6_g

Gerrards Cross

Burbeck Interiors ltd

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige 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!