Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

NICOLLET

Kate Roos Design LLC

With the wall between the kitchen and living room removed, the hood surround with it's subtle curves becomes a commanding focal point. Two islands, one for work and one for socializing, help define the space. The new oak floors throughout the first floor add a casual and inviting feel.

Moulton

Garsden and Clarke Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Pietra Grey Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

Pietra Grey is a distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

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.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

Un chantier entièrement mené à distance - Projet Phalsbourg

Mon Concept Habitation

Un chantier entièrement mené à distance. Notre client, pour des raisons professionnelles, est souvent en déplacement à l’étranger. Ce chantier, qui met le vert à l’honneur, a donc été piloté entièrement à distance. Terminé dans les temps, il a été finalisé juste avant la naissance du petit dernier de la famille !

Tetherow - Meeks Trail

Pacwest Builders LLC

Vaulted Dining, Kitchen, and Nook (beyond).
Large country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and beige floor.

KITCHEN

Sudaiva Studio

A galley kitchen with a dual tone blue and beige combination features a letter box window opening to the kitchen garden.
Design ideas for an asian galley separate kitchen in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, black floor, black benchtop and multiple islands.

Custom Kitchen Projects

Vaughan Painting and Kitchen Refinishing

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Color Infusion

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Infusing this once, drab 80’s kitchen with light and color was one goal in this extensive remodel. By removing the wall separating the dining room from the kitchen, the space doubled in size and allowed natural light to flood it. Creating a design that filled the space yet remained very functional to the homeowner was extremely important. By implementing the two working triangles, one homeowner can be using the sink, cooktop and refrigerator while the other uses the secondary island for food prep as it has an additional sink. A large soffit housing HVAC runs through the middle of the townhome and seemed intrusive to the space at first. After embracing it in the design, it’s as if it were meant to be. Three aluminum framed cabinets hang below, one directly underneath the soffit to create an asymmetrical design. On a budget but still wanting a beautiful design, Crystal’s semi-custom line of cabinetry came into play. Simply White and Light Grey provide the perfect backdrop for natural maple, brushed gold hardware and accessories that infuse the space with color. Inside the cabinetry, the best storage solutions make for an extremely functional kitchen! What a dream it is to have a kitchen that boasts quality, functionality and makes a person feel inspired within it. Photography: Paige Kilgore

Stone Creek Residence

Yates Associates Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floor.

Umgestaltung eines Einfamilienhauses – Bad Godesberg

Martin Scherag Fotografie

Architekturfotos – Architekturbüro Tenbücken – Bad Godesberg - www.jan-tenbuecken.com
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cologne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen with Double Island

Sea Island Builders LLC

The perfect modern kitchen with a double island. The stainless steel hood above the modern island is high enough to function yet not obstruct the views. The dark wood grain cabinetry contrast the light white tile floors and marble looking backsplash. Countertops are Ceasarstone Frosty Carrena. Photo by Tripp Smith

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Gourmet Kitchen features a separate prep kitchen, two islands in main kitchen, wolf appliances, subzero refrigeration, La Cornue rotisserie, and a Miele steam oven. Counter top slabs are fusion quartzite from Aria Stone Gallery. We designed a unique back-splash behind the range to store spices on one side and oils and a pot filler on other side. Flat panel cabinets. Photographer: Charles Lauersdorf, Realty Pro Shots

Berkeley

Black Bear Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and grey floor.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel - Cheat Lake 2015

Davis Kitchen & Tile

Cherry Cabinets with grey quartz countertops from Cambria in Galloway. Pearl AO 3x6 subway tile backsplash and Progress lights from Wayfair.com
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Cabinet Products & Accessories

Kitchen Design Services

Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floor.

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!