Large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and red benchtop.

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Knott Kitchen Remodel - Completed Project 8

Sledgehammer Construction

In the formal dining room the existing chandelier was replaced with a very large oval black and gold contemporary chandelier to tie into the fixture at the eat-in area. The Eternal Statuario quartz countertop was made to have an eased edge profile and a radiused overhang at the peninsula so barstools could be placed across from the sink for guests or additional seating when eating. The underside of the countertops were trimmed with the same wood trim as the baseboards for continuity.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Kitchen looking toward dining/living space.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

New York Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Holkham | Timeless country kitchen

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Davonport Holkham shaker-style cabinetry with exposed butt hinges was chosen for a classic look and its smaller proportions in this Victorian country kitchen. Hand painted in a beautiful light stone (Slate 11 – from Paint & Paper Library) and heritage green (Farrow & Ball’s studio green), the colour scheme provides the perfect canvas for the antique-effect brushed brass accessories. A traditional style white porcelain butler sink with brass taps is positioned in front of the large sash window, providing a stylish focal point when you enter the room. Then at the heart of the kitchen is a freestanding-style island (topped with the same white quartz worktop as the rest of the room). Designed with plenty of storage in the way of cupboards and drawers (as well as breakfast bar seating for 2), it acts as a prep table that is positioned in easy reach of the professional quality Miele induction hob and ovens. These elements help nod to the heritage of the classic country kitchen that would have originally been found in the property. Out of the main cooking zone, but in close proximity to seating on the island, a breakfast cupboard/drinks cabinet houses all of Mr Edward’s coffee gadgets at worktop level. Above, several shelves finished with opulent mirrored glass and back-lit lights showcase the couples’ selection of fine cut glassware. This creates a real wow feature in the evening and can be seen from the couples’ large round walnut dining table which is positioned with views of the English-country garden. The overall style of the kitchen is classic, with a very welcoming and homely feel. It incorporates pieces of charming antique furniture with the clean lines of the hand painted Davonport cabinets marrying the old and the new.

Clareville home

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Clareville home

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Remodel - Phillips Ranch

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Paxton House

Spotlight Design Center

A beautiful two tone - Polar and Navy Kitchen with gold hardware.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kelsey Rd

J.T. Design Eye

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Black & Wood Lyon 6

Les cuisines d'Arno

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Mill District Residence

Studio Architects

Design ideas for an industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen

Christie Architecture LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Beach Getaway

Angie Keyes CKBD

This Condo was in sad shape. The clients bought and knew it was going to need a over hall. We opened the kitchen to the living, dining, and lanai. Removed doors that were not needed in the hall to give the space a more open feeling as you move though the condo. The bathroom were gutted and re - invented to storage galore. All the while keeping in the coastal style the clients desired. Navy was the accent color we used throughout the condo. This new look is the clients to a tee.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Country Estate

Julie Deuble

Design ideas for a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Реализация проекта "Белые росы"

Катерина Булычева

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Yekaterinburg with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Concrete Floors and Porcelain 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!