Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Olsen Kitchen

Rogers Designs Inc.

White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets Being Install By RDI
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Maison Toury

Primrose Finet Architecture

Suppression d'un petit salon en mezzanine, Création d'un grand espace de plain pied avec le jardin Ouverture en façade, avec une baie vitrée à galandage Suppression d'un poteau porteur Ilot de cuisine

Scarsdale NY, Kitchen Renovation

Appliance Driven Inc.

Kith cabinetry with Cottage doors, shaker style Cambria quartz, color Portrush Ge Cafe, Verona, Faber, and Sharp stainless steel appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sandringham Road

ATELIER KHAN

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Crafers Living Renovation

Plush Design Interiors

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

Complete Bespoke Family Kitchen Renovation Ealing London

Building Intelligent Construction

Complete kitchen renovation with a fully bespoke kitchen fittings handcrafted by artisan carpenters in Ealing West London
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, laminate floors and with island.

renovation appartement montagne

Isa Déco Aucoind'eden

credence carreau de ciment coloré
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Grenoble with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Sandringham Road

ATELIER KHAN

Mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cathedral Neighborhood Kitchen

Ellis Custom Works

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Complete Bespoke Family Kitchen Renovation Ealing London

Building Intelligent Construction

Complete kitchen renovation with a fully bespoke kitchen fittings handcrafted by artisan carpenters in Ealing West London - Terrace view with newly fitted lanterns

Olsen Kitchen

Rogers Designs Inc.

White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets Being Install By RDI
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Updated Kitchen

Deborah Still Interior Design

Modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Maison Toury

Primrose Finet Architecture

ICF New Build Bungalow: Tunbridge Wells

GVT

Open plan kitchen and living in an ICF new build
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kent with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Compact Kitchen

Almeida Interiors

This client had a compact area in which to incorporate a complete kitchen space. It needed to feel contemporary, stylish and a part of greater picture of the open plan area. In essence, here we needed to create a kitchen that didn't much feel like a kitchen! All appliances are integrated with the exception of the coffee machine at the clients request. To the left you can see we have installed both a mixer tap, and an automatic boiling and filtered water tap also.

2018 Parade Home - Easton Village - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Michael Lee, Inc

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine Chêne Rustique

Cuisinata

Découvrez l'élégance intemporelle de cette cuisine en bois de chêne rustique. Chaque élément est méticuleusement conçu pour créer une atmosphère chaleureuse et allier style, fonctionnalité et durabilité. Le plan de travail est en céramique Blanc Calacata et intègre un évier sous plan avec rainure d'égouttoir.

Main Floor Renovation including kitchen - Brampton August 2017

M & D Builders

Main floor renovation including kitchen remodeling
Mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, laminate floors and brown floor.

Black & White Contrast

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

This beautiful contemporary kitchen is definitely the heart of the home. With a stunning mixture of bright white and dark black cabinets this kitchen has the perfect amount of wow. Black handles stand out beautifully on the white cabinets, making sure everything ties in together. A unique feature of having the 20mm thick stone on top of the laminate benchtop around the sink, again, making a contrast of the black and white.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Laminate 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!