Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Sifton One | Contemporary | Kitchen & Bathrooms

Empire Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

The UnTuscan

Sklar Studios

Tuscany goes Modern – SAY WHAT? Well you can't beat the amazing downtown and Pacific views from this fabulous pad which is what sold the pair on this property. But nothing, and I mean nothing, about its design was a reflection of the personal taste or personalities of the owners – until now. How do you take a VERY Tuscan looking home and infuse it with a contemporary, masculine edge to better personify its occupants without a complete rebuild? Here’s how we did it…

Ruby Square Co-Housing

WEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INC

Open Kitchen with expansive views to open meadow below home. 3 level Island with multiple areas for storage and baking center. Counters are Fireslate and Granite. David Patterson Photography

Dining

Lighting Elegance

Inspiration for an asian galley kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Urban Loft Living

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Some of our great storage solutions have holiday cooking written all over them! You can conveniently store cookie cutters in a shallow roll-out drawer above your mixing bowls in one deep drawer. Year round you can open to just the deep drawer with your mixing bowls and around cookie baking season pull out the roll-out. Now you don’t have to worry about your favorite cookie cutter getting lost in a pile of your baking utensils.

Park Slope brownstone

Maletz Design

Maletz Design
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and panelled appliances.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Winchester Kitchen

Venegas and Company

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Bayview House

Aatos Design

Light-filled kitchen and dining.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Katie & Drew's Kitchen

Hello Kitchen

Whit Preston
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rift-Cut Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen, Tingira Heights

Vista Kitchens Newcastle

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Williamsburg Kitchen

KSB Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Jose Eichler 5

Urbanism Designs

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

North Of Nell

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Storage aplenty with this well planned Walk In Pantry

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Most people would relate to the typical floor plan of a 1980's Brick Veneer home. Disconnected living spaces with closed off rooms, the original layout comprised of a u shaped kitchen with an archway leading to the adjoining dining area that hooked around to a living room behind the kitchen wall. The client had put a lot of thought into their requirements for the renovation, knowing building works would be involved. After seeing Ultimate Kitchens and Bathrooms projects feature in various magazines, they approached us confidently, knowing we would be able to manage this scale of work alongside their new dream kitchen. Our designer, Beata Brzozowska worked closely with the client to gauge their ideals. The space was transformed with the archway wall between the being replaced by a beam to open up the run of the space to allow for a galley style kitchen. An idealistic walk in pantry was then cleverly incorporated to the design, where all storage needs could be concealed behind sliding doors. This gave scope for the bench top to be clutter free leading out to an alfresco space via bi-fold bay windows which acted as a servery. An island bench at the living end side creates a great area for children to sit engaged in their homework or for another servery area to the interior zone. A lot of research had been undertaken by this client before contacting us at Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms. Photography: Marcel Voestermans

Annabode home tour

Anna Hudson Photography

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Mosaic Tile 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!