Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

The sophisticated cabinetry utilizes contrasting finishes — a high-gloss cream a

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Kitchen design by Ann Rumble Design, Richmond, VA.
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Modern Renovation

Steve Gray Renovations Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, with island, flat-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, cork floors and brown floor.

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Two Storey Rear Extension

Wellstudio Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, cork floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Les Hogues

CP Design Interieur

Les niches ouvertes apportent la couleur chaleureuse du chêne cognac et allègent visuellement le bloc de colonnes qui aurait été trop massif si entièrement fermé!

Cuisine

La Compagnie de la Maison

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Iconic Wellington Apartment

Hello Home Interiors

This iconic apartment building is in the heart of Wellington, with original features and natural light in abundance. We conceived a simple design that was of the era but not too fussy, and joinery to house their extensive library. The colour palette is not shy and compliments the mid century aesthetic.

Morristown Mid-Century

Gary Rosard Architect

The kitchen was reconfigured, and features a chartreuse backsplash. My client wanted to use that color somewhere, and it makes a bold statement in this very visible location.

Prospect Lefferts Garden House

JMorris Design

Kitchen Pantry can be a workhorse but should look amazing too. Have fun with wallpaper and playful lights like this Yoyo light pendant.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Modern Aspen ave. House

RG Cowan Design Build

This house was designed to maintain clean sustainability and durability. Minimal, simple, modern design techniques were implemented to create an open floor plan with natural light. The entry of the home, clad in wood, was created as a transitional space between the exterior and the living spaces by creating a feeling of compression before entering into the voluminous, light filled, living area. The large volume, tall windows and natural light of the living area allows for light and views to the exterior in all directions. This project also considered our clients' need for storage and love for travel by creating storage space for an Airstream camper in the oversized 2 car garage at the back of the property. As in all of our homes, we designed and built this project with increased energy efficiency standards in mind. Our standards begin below grade by designing our foundations with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for all of our exterior foundation walls, providing the below grade walls with an R value of 23. As a standard, we also install a passive radon system and a heat recovery ventilator to efficiently mitigate the indoor air quality within all of the homes we build.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel for Lake House in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Une cuisine lumineuse

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Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, white splashback, terrazzo floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and white appliances.

Portobello Extension

Dublin Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dublin with white cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, white floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, black appliances and terrazzo floors.

Modern Kitchen Redefined

You-Neek Designs

Third Shift Photography
Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

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The House Designers

Beautiful Kitchen featuring Whirlpool and KitchenAid appliances. View plan THD-3419: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/tacoma-3419/

Midcentury Modern Kitchen

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Dallas Kitchen Remodel

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This kitchen remodel gives a nod to the soft mid-century modern style of the house, while updating it to contemporary styles. The vertical grain cypress cabinets are accented with tall white storage cabinets on each side of the range. The white quartz countertops and large format (13" x 40") porcelain tile complete the transformation.

North Dallas Kitchen Remodel

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

Kitchen with Cork Floors and Terrazzo 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!