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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Walthamstow Village Transformation (ugly house to lovely house)

Studio Fabbri

This project opened up the kitchen space and connection to the garden by adding a side return. This created a larger kitchen/dining room and incorporated a utility space and separate ground floor WC into the scheme.

Newtown Terrace House

Cradle Design

Architecture and Design Refurbishment - Newtown – 120 sqm. Cradle Design worked closely with the owner and builder of Built Complete, to undertake a full remodel of this once run-down terrace in the Sydney inner suburb of Newtown. The result, a high-end home design with modern and minimalistic appeal. The contemporary architecture and design boasts an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen, decorated with mid-century furniture including the owner's antique record player and sideboard. Complimenting the living area, the kitchen has been modelled on a 1950’s interior design style with pastel pinks and blues and retro Smeg appliances. Adjoining the kitchen, the dining area is steeped in natural light through strategically placed sky-lights and a wall of bi-fold doors. These doors open the home up to tropical gardens creating a relaxed indoor-outdoor space. Featuring original French doors, the second bedroom opens onto the main veranda while the master bedroom opens onto the tranquil rooftop garden.

Kitchen Extension and House Refurbishment

Magic Projects London Ltd

✨The Magic Has Been Sprinkled Again To Another Of Our Project ✨Creating a Kitchen That Truly Shines With Glimmering Brass, Bringing Vintage Roots✨ Sector: Residential Client: Private Value £202k.

Fruita River Home

Zag Built LLC

3House Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

South London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

Garden Villa

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Waterfront Residence in Slidell

Gregory Drewes, AIA, NCARB

Callen Kates
Transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

South Bank

The Main Company

Concealed pantry with accommodation for a coffee machine, mini sink, and microwave.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Silver Lake Loft

Black Lacquer Design

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Boscastle Road

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Balham Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete floors and with island.

Hill View

Noel Dempsey Design

Modern navy kitchen with white Corian worktops and copper lighting. The cabinetry is made from our beautiful matte glass which has been toughened to provide a durable surface for a busy kitchen. To complete the streamlined look choose a Quooker tap and white integrated Corian sinks.

Kitchen extension East London

Urban Design Build

Looking from the sitting room through to the garden. The long skylight leads your eye to the large door and floods the space with light. Photo: Nathalie Priem

Whitley Heights Kitchen

JWT Associates

The kitchen island is reclaimed wood with a wax finish. The full-height wall cabinet functions as pantry and dish storage.
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

The Curated Home

Mustard Architects

Kitchen space. Photograph © Tim Crocker
This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black appliances.

DE BEAUVOIR COTTAGE

ALL & NXTHING

Emma Thompson
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Bell Point Cabin

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Matt Bronder Construction Landscape: JK Landscape Construction
Design ideas for a scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, concrete floors, with island and white benchtop.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama

CDC Woodworking

Greg Riegler
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Concrete Floors 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!