The original family room was segregated from the kitchen and dining areas. A wall of bookshelves divided the family room from the formal dining room. The bookshelves were replaced with a limestone structure which houses a dual-sided Town and Country fireplace that can be enjoyed from the family room, formal dining room and kitchen, while subtly separating the living and dining spaces.

Zilker Contemporary

Skelly Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ultra-Modern Desert Home

User

The A7 Series aluminum windows with triple-pane glazing were paired with custom-designed Ultra Lift and Slide doors to provide comfort, efficiency, and seamless design integration of fenestration products. Triple pane glazing units with high-performance spacers, low iron glass, multiple air seals, and a continuous thermal break make these windows and doors incomparable to the traditional aluminum window and door products of the past. Not to mention – these large-scale sliding doors have been fitted with motors hidden in the ceiling, which allow the doors to open flush into wall pockets at the press of a button. This seamless aluminum door system is a true custom solution for a homeowner that wanted the largest expanses of glass possible to disappear from sight with minimal effort. The enormous doors slide completely out of view, allowing the interior and exterior to blur into a single living space. By integrating the ultra-modern desert home into the surrounding landscape, this residence is able to adapt and evolve as the seasons change – providing a comfortable, beautiful, and luxurious environment all year long.

Proyecto MJ&I avd. Zarautz SS

Kökdeco | Cocinas y Baños

iñaki Caperochipi
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Apartment Remodal

REVIVAL DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

HOLZ+FORM Küche in Tübingen

HOLZ+FORM werkraum für wohnkultur

Foto: Beate Armbruster
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Stuttgart with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitcehn Del Mar

DSO Designs

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

San Francisco Modern Penthouse Kitchen, Closet and Bathroom

BAY AREA WOODWORKING, LLC

Patricia Chang
Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

GTMadhouse - Kitchen

Maytree Studios

Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Hancock Park Modern Organic Renovation

SHAPESIDE

Contemporary kitchen, concrete floors with light wood cabinetry accents with bold black and white tile backsplash. The vent for the range was covered and painted white to give it a more minimal look.

Kitchen Recycle Bins

Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.

Kitchen Recycle Bins in Island.
This is an example of a modern kitchen in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bike Shed House

Ande Bunbury Architects

Kitchen with recycled timber features, good natural light, timber batten ventilation to fridge space, acoustic panels to ceiling
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Outdoor Kitchen Area

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Outdoor kitchen area
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Floral Park Kitchen Remodel

DJ's Home Improvements

Matthew D. Burdi
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

Farmhouse to Fabulous

TKS Design Group

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Cuisine sans poignées en chêne havane et béton noir

ARTIC Cuisine & Décoration

…Aprés !
Mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, no island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Cuisine chaleureuse, alliance de bois et Fenix Noir mat

Distha Cuisines

Jolie rénovation d'une cuisine dans une maison ancienne. Réalisation avec des façades en bois chêne massif multiplis, et laque gris cendre brillant pour l’îlot. Plans de travail en stratifié FENIX NTM Noir mat. Crédences en carreaux de ciment. Hotte de plafond, lave vaisselle à hauteur dans colonne.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Grey 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!