Inspiration for a scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

The Avenue - New Home

Big House Little House

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with black cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances and brown floor.

Shaw Rowhome - Single Family Residence

$Teass \ Warren Architects$ Teass \ Warren Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops and marble splashback.

Georgilis kitchen case study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Moles Breath and brass solid sheet cladding and brass detailing with Calacatta Oro Marble worksurfaces. Photography Nick Kane

Navy blue and gold kitchen

Dimora Interiors

A small galley kitchen with quartz waterfall countertops, LED undercabinet lighting, slab door navy blue cabinets, and brass/gold hardware, panel ready appliances, walnut shelves, and marble backsplashes.

White Modern Kitchen - May 2017

Cutwell Kitchen and Custom Millwork

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Noe Valley Residence 2

AT6 Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, quartz benchtops, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Historic Brookside

Meridian Construction Corp.

South Wall. Inset cabinets. 3/4" boxes. Venatino Extra Marble counter, 1/2" Carrara marble Subway tile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a peninsula, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Rogers Project

No Longer In Business

Looking into the kitchen we did not want to look at a wall of cabinetry, so instead of wrapping the wall cabinets around the room we left the end wall open to use as a focal point with the use of this beautiful undulating oversized tiles....Photo by Jared Kuzia

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

Woodgee Street Kitchen

BJF Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Soho Loft

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and marble benchtops.

Santa Monica Contemporary Kitchen

New Generation Home Improvements

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq

Chantal Forzatti architetto

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Miles Hill Crescent

Phi Design Inc.

When we first met with our clients in their home, they had an outdated ‘’builder’s kitchen”. Even though it was open to adjacent spaces, the layout made it seem isolated from the rest of the house. As we worked on the design, making the space more sociable was among our primary goals. We opted for an island large enough for the entire family of four plus company (the original kitchen had a small peninsula that could only seat two). The gray color scheme, inspired by our clients’ bold decision to go with black appliances instead of traditional stainless steel, made a perfect backdrop for the stunning waterfall countertop. The end result was a very warm, inviting space that has now become the “new family room”. #phidesigninc #customkitchen #modernkitchen #kitchenrenovation #graykitchen #waterfallcountertop #quarz #marblecountertop #marblebacksplash #aventos #magiccorner #pullout #blackappliances #2017trend #satellitechandelier #hardwoodflooring #ravineviewconstruction

Modern Kitchen

Foursquare Builders

Photo of a modern u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and marble splashback.

Modern Kitchen and Island

LOCZI

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances and marble splashback.

Crockett Residence

Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Seattle with marble benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances and marble splashback.

Bayou Kitchen

In Detail Interiors

This new home is a study in eclectic contrasts. The client loves modern design yet still wanted to blend a bit of her southern traditional heritage into the overall feel of her new home. The goal and challenge was to combine functionality in a large space with unique details that spoke to the client’s love of artisitic creativity and rich materials. With 14 foot ceilings the challenge was to not let the kitchen space “underwhelm” the rest of the open floor plan as the kitchen, dining and great room all are part of the larger footprint. To this end, we designed a modern enclosure that allowed additional height and heft to help balance the “weight” of the kitchen with the other areas. The long island designed for entertaining features a custom designed iron “table” housing the microwave drawer and topped with a checkboard endgrain cherry and walnut wood top. This second “island” is part of the rich details that define the kitchen. The upper cabinets have unusual triple ring iron inserts, again, designed for the unexpected use of material richness..along with the antique mirror rather than glass as the background. The platter rack on the end of the left side elevation also replicates the iron using it for the dowels. The panels on the Subzero refrigerator are crafted from burled walnut veneer chosen to echo the browns and blacks throughout much of the furnishings. The client did not want or need a large range as we planned a second ancillary oven for the pantry/laundry space around the corner. When I pointed out the capacity of the Wolf 36 inch range was actually larger than a 30 inch oven, it sealed the deal for only one oven in the main cooking center. We did not want the cooking area to be dwarfed however, so used a custom black cold rolled steel hood that is 60 inches long. The panels on the Sub Zero refrigerator are another blend of eclectic materials. Along the left side cabinetry where the cabinets die into the wall, we chose to run the calcutta gold marble 4x16 stone up the wall and utilize thick glass shelves for some visual interest in this corner. Also, this corner would be tough to access with doors. I liked the prep sink area to feel open and airy as well. This beautiful kitchen is quite unique that combines functionality in a large space with one of a kind details!

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.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Marble 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!