Transforming this galley style kitchen into a long, closed in space provided our clients with an ideal layout that meets all their needs. By adding a wall at one end of the kitchen, which we used for additional cabinets and space-consuming appliances, we were then able to build an inviting custom banquet on the other end. The banquet includes useful built-in storage underneath along with large, corner windows that offer the perfect amount of natural light. The white painted flat panel custom cabinets and white quartz countertops have a crisp, clean effect on the design while the blue glass subway tiled backsplash adds color and is highlighted by the under cabinet lighting throughout the space. Home located in Skokie Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Humboldt Park, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Waite Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Located on a lot along the Rocky River sits a 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ two-story dwelling divided into a four square quadrant with the goal of creating a variety of interior and exterior experiences within a small footprint. The house’s nine column steel frame grid reinforces this and through simplicity of form, structure & material a space of tranquility is achieved. The opening of a two-story volume maximizes long views down the Rocky River where its mouth meets Lake Erie as internally the house reflects the passions and experiences of its owners. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

Mid Century Modern in Ansley

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen uses the most of its space by branching out a variety of six different work spaces. Here is an additional farmhouse sink that's located adjacent to the main kitchen sink.

Mirage Admiration Collection

Swan Hardwood Flooring

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper benchtops, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Floor Tiles

Johnson Bespoke Ltd

A modern take on the classic black and white kitchen floor, these beautiful tiles from Artisans of Devizes are laid over a very clever electric underfloor heating system from Vario-Pro to keep heat under feet.

Cabinetry

Designs to Live With

Photography by Greg Hoppe.
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Barford Beach House, Bude

Trewin Design Architects

Stephen Brownhill
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Chelsea Loft, New York, NY

TOLA architecture

Photo Credit: Amy Barkow | Barkow Photo, Lighting Design: LOOP Lighting, Interior Design: Blankenship Design, General Contractor: Constructomics LLC

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback and no island.

Klimpt Inspired kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Contemporary artist Gustav Klimpt’s “The Kiss” was the inspiration for this 1950’s ranch remodel. The existing living room, dining, kitchen and family room were independent rooms completely separate from each other. Our goal was to create an open grand-room design to accommodate the needs of a couple who love to entertain on a large scale and whose parties revolve around theater and the latest in gourmet cuisine. The kitchen was moved to the end wall so that it became the “stage” for all of the client’s entertaining and daily life’s “productions”. The custom tile mosaic, both at the fireplace and kitchen, inspired by Klimpt, took first place as the focal point. Because of this, we chose the Best by Broan K4236SS for its minimal design, power to vent the 30” Wolf Cooktop and that it offered a seamless flue for the 10’6” high ceiling. The client enjoys the convenient controls and halogen lighting system that the hood offers and cleaning the professional baffle filter system is a breeze since they fit right in the Bosch dishwasher. Finishes & Products:  Beech Slab-Style cabinets with Espresso stained alder accents.  Custom slate and tile mosaic backsplash  Kitchenaid Refrigerator  Dacor wall oven and convection/microwave  Wolf 30” cooktop top  Bamboo Flooring  Custom radius copper eating bar

Malibu Colony Modern

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles with white splashback, with island, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, grey floor and medium hardwood floors.

Cracker Shack

Glenda Wann Interiors

Summer Kitchen with Cracker Shack Charm. Reuse of old building brick, beams and Tin, from Jacksonville's past.
Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops and porcelain floors.

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback and no island.

South Buckinghamshire

True Blue Architecture

Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Edwardian House extension in North Bristol

DHV Architects

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Kitchens

Dynamic Remodel Solutions

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Waite Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Black Valchromat and Copper Kitchen

Johnson Bespoke Ltd

The kitchen and dining room of this 1930’s semi-detached house were originally separate, and both were small in size and in desperate need of updating. The brief was to create an open plan, contemporary and low maintenance kitchen-diner suitable for entertaining guests and cooking for the family. Monochromatic, yet with character oozing from every Copper surface, the kitchen takes functionality to the next level with clever uses of space such as a walk-in larder and open racked shelving, and the angled Glass extractor creates ample headroom above the super-wide range.

Mid Century Modern in Ansley

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This mid-century modern kitchen has the perfect open floor plan. The cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen uses the most of its space by branching out a variety of six different work spaces.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Copper Benchtops 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!