This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Contemporary Mountain Kitchen | Telluride, CO

Jensen Design

This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Arcadia Handleless

An Original, Inc.

This view is from the main kitchen prep wall back into the expansive great room... looking across both islands. This is a great view of the handleless channels used in the Vero line; very much Italian inspired contemporary. You can also see the barn doors have a stainless detail creating "panels" to match the handleless channel on the cabinets. Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

The Great Barn

Architect Your Home

Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
Large country open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and multiple islands.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multiple islands and white floor.

Ocean Front Luxury

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands, marble splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen Style

The Kitchen Design Center of Maryland

Miles Bright, Elizabeth Cecchetti
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Weehaken-Walnut kitchen

Modiani Kitchens

Memories TTL
This is an example of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

pyle

Workshop11

Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Last House on the Left

SV Design

Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Now and Zen - Kitchen Corridor

Drewett Works

A view down the kitchen corridor to the living room reveals walls of storage behind white oak cabinetry that also holds major appliances. A quartz-topped island with a waterfall edge is one of two in the room. Flooring is honed limestone. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Millwork: Rysso Peters Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone Quartz countertops: Galleria of Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

Home for All Seasons

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

The seamless indoor-outdoor transition in this Oxfordshire country home provides the perfect setting for all-season entertaining. The elevated setting of the bulthaup kitchen overlooking the connected soft seating and dining allows conversation to effortlessly flow. A large bar presents a useful touch down point where you can be the centre of the room.

Baker's Kitchen

Mc Construction Design Build

Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Oswego - Lake Front Residence

Pedini NW

This was full kitchen remodel in Lake Oswego. We wanted to take full advantage of the lake views by putting the cooktop on the main island facing the lake and the sink at the window which also has a view of the water. The double islands (island and peninsula) make for a huge amount of prep space and the back butler's counter provides additional storage and a place for the toaster oven to live. The bench below the window provides storage for shoes and other items. The glass door cabinets have LED lighting inside to display dishes and decorative items.

Brewster New Construction Estate

Interior Conception

Open Concept Modern Kitchen, Featuring Double Islands with waterfall Porcelain slabs, Custom Italian Handmade cabinetry featuring seamless Miele and Wolf Appliances, Paneled Refrigerator / Freezer, Open Walnut Cabinetry as well as Walnut Upper Cabinets and Glass Cabinet Doors Lining Up The top row of cabinets.

Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home open plan modern kitchen with skylight

Whipple Russell Architects

Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home open plan modern kitchen with skylight. Photo by Jason Speth.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, multiple islands, white benchtop, black appliances, porcelain floors and white floor.

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Ideas

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Dura Supreme creates Crestwood Cabinetry with a thoughtful balance of materials, construction and styling options to deliver exceptional value with exceptional design. Built-in manufacturing economies ensure cost effective construction, consistent quality and craftsmanship. Upon this foundation, an impressive array of finishes, door styles, and unique, space-saving accessories fulfill even the most artistic and discerning tastes. Painted cabinetry is a timeless and classic look and with transitional styling surging in popularity, painted cabinetry is more popular than ever before. White painted cabinetry is a classic choice and works with so many different style preferences, from traditional to transitional and contemporary. Although white paint is the most popular choice, homeowners and designers are designing with shades of white and gray to blend beautifully and seamlessly throughout an entire home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Cabinetry Brochure Packet at: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Ausstellung

bulthaup designfunktion in Bonn

Expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multiple islands, an integrated sink and limestone floors.

Outside Inside House

Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd

Solid timber cupboard fronts provide a robust natural finish to the kitchen. The detailed stone slab splashback compliments the timber cupboard finish. The range hood has been concealed within a slab of solid timber to hide the stainless steel of the range hood. The range hood then becomes more like a block of wall art rather than a utilitarian item. Phot by Angelita Bonetti

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and multiple Islands 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!