Muse Photography
Large contemporary galley kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Simone & Stevie's House - Muswell Hill

A2studio

Rick McCullagh
Design ideas for a scandinavian kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dark Green Doors and Oak Shelving

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and concrete floors.

Pascoe - Custom Home

User

Photo of a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dollarton

Form Collective

Janis Nicolay
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder

Melton Design Build

This kitchen features two styles of custom cabinetry. One in black walnut and the other in a glossy white acrylic. Colorful Baltic-style backsplash adds vibrancy and contrast against the white and natural wood finishes. The center island countertop is made of white marble and the perimeter countertop is dark soapstone. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Minimalist extension

Lauren Nicholas Kitchen Design

Grace Markham
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Scandi | Timber | White

Hastings Design

Art Department Creative
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Advanced Woodwork, INC.

Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Küche, zweizeilig mit Kücheninsel

PFEIFFER ARCHITEKTUR

Foto: Negar Sedighi
Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen- American Oak

Panorama Cabinets

American oak veneer doors with black satin overheads and island bar. The 20mm ceasarstone bench top is on trend with a fully integrated fridge and pullout pantry. Kitchen Design and Made by Panorama Cabinets in Melbourne.

House Four

ade architecture ltd

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Gilstead Road

Fabco Sanctuary

Someone who we work with regularly is Lucinda Sanford, a fantastic interior designer based in London. She first contacted us in late 2013 to see if we could help her with a project in Gilstead Road. As you walk in through the front door of the property you enter the hallway which leads off into the rest of the house. To give the illusion of space in this narrow hallway Lucinda asked us to design, manufacture and install two bespoke internal steel windows to give a sneak preview of the stunning family room which sits adjacent to the hallway. As you can see from the pictures the black of the steel frames really fits well with the deep red of the room. In keeping with this design style Lucinda also asked us to install a set of bespoke central double doors in the entrance to the family room. Lucinda was keen to keep this style of bespoke steel framed windows and doors running throughout the property wherever possible and asked us to also design, manufacture and install a set of bespoke French doors at the rear of the property. We installed a single right-hand side door with fixed screens and fanlights above. This feature really allowed natural light to flood the kitchen diner which, with no other space for additional windows, could’ve otherwise been quite a dark space. Our work paired with Lucinda’s keen eye for detail and style really suited this property and it was the beginning of our working relationship which has continued to grow ever since. Lucinda Sanford https://www.lucindasanford.com/

Heritage Extension & Renovation: South Melbourne Project 2

First Avenue Homes

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, mosaic tile splashback and black appliances.

Tom Raffield Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Fox Chapel Estate

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, quartz benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Jersey City Historical House

Kuche+Cucina

The owners of this home, purchased it from an architect, who converted an old factory, in downtown Jersey City, into a house. When the family grew, they needed to either move, or extend this house they love so much. Being that this is a historical-preservation building, the front had to remain 'as is'. Owners hired Fogarty Finger architects to redesign the home and Kuche+Cucina, for the kitchen, closets and the party kitchenette. Pedini cabinets were chosen, for their sleek, minimal look, in both matte glass and matte lacquer, for different textures. The work countertop, was done in durable quartz, while the island and the backsplash are real marble.

Black & White Minimalistic Kitchen

Boss Design Center

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Reforma piso SAG23 en Zaragoza

dCMarquitectura

Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, no island, white benchtop, panelled appliances, concrete floors and beige floor.

Georgian Renovation

Shiels & Co.

Infinity Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen with 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!