Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Contemporain Cuisine

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white benchtop.

Interior and Exterior Painting for Whole Home Remodel in Aurora

Adirondack Painting Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Tile

Flooring America Farmington

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Fresh & Contemporary Kitchen Design By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Burlanes were commissioned to design, create and install a fresh and contemporary kitchen for a brand new extension on a beautiful family home in Crystal Palace, London. The main objective was to maximise the use of space and achieve a clean looking, clutter free kitchen, with lots of storage and a dedicated dining area. We are delighted with the outcome of this kitchen, but more importantly so is the client who says it is where her family now spend all their time. “I can safely say that everything I ever wanted in a kitchen is in my kitchen, brilliant larder cupboards, great pull out shelves for the toaster etc and all expertly hand built. After our initial visit from our designer Lindsey Durrant, I was confident that she knew exactly what I wanted even from my garbled ramblings, and I got exactly what I wanted! I honestly would not hesitate in recommending Burlanes to anyone.”

Larchmont Transitional Style Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Our new clients lived in a charming Spanish-style house in the historic Larchmont area of Los Angeles. Their kitchen, which was obviously added later, was devoid of style and desperately needed a makeover. While they wanted the latest in appliances they did want their new kitchen to go with the style of their house. The en trend choices of patterned floor tile and blue cabinets were the catalysts for pulling the whole look together.

Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021

Yucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021

Yucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke Hepworth and Wood Kitchen

Ridgeway Interiors

Nestled in Drayton, Abingdon, our latest kitchen showcases the seamless fusion of functionality and aesthetics. The bespoke Hepworth and Wood furniture takes centre stage, with the double-bevel Bramham door design adding immediate interest to the space. The choice of Benjamin Moore Scuff-X paint, expertly mixed to the client's preference, adds a truly personal touch. An Artscut worktop, though now a discontinued shade, is testament to the commitment to exceptional design that goes beyond the ordinary. In this kitchen, every fixture tells a story. The Quooker and Perrin & Rowe taps harmonise seamlessly. An Aga, thoughtfully provided by the client, brings a touch of culinary tradition to the space, while the Falmec hood, Caple wine cooler and Liebherr fridge and freezer complete the ensemble. Navigating the intricacies of the client's brief, we set out to craft a space that offers grandeur yet exudes the warmth of a family home. The result is a perfect sanctuary for the couple and their grown-up children, allowing them to gather, celebrate, and create cherished memories. With a nod to the former space's history, this kitchen is more than just a room; it champions great design and its ability to transform spaces and enrich lives. Looking for more inspiration? View our range of bespoke kitchens and explore the potential of your space.

Historic Talmadge-El Cerrito Heights Kitchen Remodel

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home for All Seasons

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

The seamless indoor-outdoor transition in this Oxfordshire country home provides the perfect setting for all-season entertaining. The elevated setting of the bulthaup kitchen overlooking the connected soft seating and dining allows conversation to effortlessly flow. A large bar presents a useful touch down point where you can be the centre of the room.

Eaglerock, CA

Tamara Marie Designs

This fun and quirky kitchen is all thing eclectic. Pink tile and emerald green cabinets make a statement. With accents of pine wood shelving and butcher block countertop. Top it off with white quartz countertop and hexagon tile floor for texture. Of course, the lipstick gold fixtures!

Kitchen renovation with crittall doors antique tiles

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

A colouful kitchen in a victorian house renovation. Two tone kitchen cabinets in soft green and off-white. The flooring is antique tiles painstakingly redesigned to fit around the island. At the back of the kitchen is a pantry area separated by a crittall doors with reeded glass.

REFORMA COCINA Y BAÑO EN PALLEJA

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

R Residence

archer design

A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

Оранжерея

EgoDesign

This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

MOULIN

Margaux Ceada

Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cocina reformada en Sant Just Desvern

Grupo Inventia

La cocina se presenta en una estancia propia, amplia y con una distribución en froma de L.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fine Details for Fine Dining

Lenton Company, Inc.

Mom's old home is transformed for the next generation to gather and entertain.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Transitional Kitchen with Modern Accents

RCQ DESIGN

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Ceramic Floors and White Benchtop 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!