Mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Customer Focus: Cameron Project

Kitchen Craftsmen

CAMERON PROJECT: Warm natural walnut tones offset by crisp white gives this project a welcoming and homely feel. Including products from Polytec and Caesarstone.

Fairway Project

Dion Group Projects

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, with island, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Classic hand carved patina kitchen North Caldwell, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Painted over mahogany and complimented with a patina finish, each hand carved element is visually brought to the forefront of the design. Contrasting with the darker color of the central island, these distinctions all aim to improve the overall cohesion within the kitchen itself. #kitchendesign #kitchenideas #traditionalkitchen #classicitchen #classicdesign #classicinteriordesign #customkitchen #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremodel #kitchendecor #interiordesignideas #kitchendesigner #dreamhomeinteriors #interiorstyling #homeideas #kitcheninspo #brownkitchen #customcabinets #customcabinetry #luxeliving #luxurykitchen #kitchenisland #woodwork #customfurniture #customhood #kitchenhoods #whitekitchens #dreamkitchen #classyinteriors #kitchensnewjersey

Bernal Heights Residences

Knock Architecture and Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Black and White Kitchen in Fairfax, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bay Pearl

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Seaforth

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Tranquil Townhouse Open Plan KLD

Style So Simple

Newly built townhouse set in beautiful Killarney Co. Kerry. The client's brief was to create an interior that felt light and tranquil throughout the year. While offering separate zones to chill and relax, especially in their open-plan Kitchen Living Dining area. This was to be completed without adding clear divisions to the interior.

Woodsome Road

West & Reid Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Реализация кухни "Современная классика"

студии Melnicova Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

1924 Tudor Remodel

Full House Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fremont Home Remodeling

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Cabinets from the KARAN collection by Rastelli Cucine in the white matte glass with decorative glass combination. Countertop in Silestone Callacatta Gold, island table in Silestone Marquina. STAR.K resilient flooring by Skema.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tinny Cornish cottage kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This Cornish county home required a bespoke designed kitchen to maximise storage yet create a warm, fresh and open feel to the room.
Small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Shaker-style Utility Space Painted Indigo

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Indigo shaker-style utility room with a raised washing machine and tall broom cupboard. Other features include a handy pull out drawer below the washing machine and a laundry rail above the calacatta quartz counter top. The large wall unit above the sink subtly houses lighting over the open shelves and stainless steel rails.

The Groby Project [Ongoing]

Luxe Ltd

This was such an important kitchen for us to get absolutely right. Our client wanted to make the absolute most out the small space that they had. Therefore, we proposed to gut the room completely and start by moving the plumbing and electrics around to get everything where it wanted to go. We will then get the room fully plastered and the ceiling over-boarded with 3x new downlights. The oven housing is a bespoke unit which is designed to sit on top of the worksurface and has a functional drawer below and extra storage above. We have scribed this up to the ceiling to make the kitchen easy to clean and give it the complete fitted appearance. The gas meter is situated in the corner of the room which is why we opted for a 900 x 900 L-shaped corner unit to make access to this easier and it also pushed the sink base to the far RH side which keeps the sink and hob at a larger distance. The hob is a domino gas hob which we will connect directly from the gas meter. With the carcasses being "Natural Hamilton Oak" we have introduced some floating shelves in the same colour which also tie in with the LVT floor. These work far better than wall units as they open to room out and allows the window to offer more natural daylight. Finally, to save our client money, we put a freestanding fridge/freezer in the alcove rather than an integrated. There is no right or wrong answer here but generally a freestanding appliance will be less expensive.

Kuhlmann Black handleless Kitchen with wooden Slat detail

Arlington Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Engineered Quartz Splashback 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!