Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, no island and orange floor.

Sleek Kitchen

Pamela Pennington Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, orange floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island and red benchtop.

Maison

Atelier Anagramme

Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Monterey

Warren French Interiors

Waterside Apartment overlooking Falmouth Marina and Restronguet. This apartment was a blank canvas of Brilliant White and oak flooring. It now encapsulates shades of the ocean and the richness of sunsets, creating a unique, luxury and colourful space.

Vacation Home | Puerto Nuevo, Baja California}

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Barwon Heads Beach House

Siobhan Donoghue Design

New build and interior design project in Barwon Heads. Four bedroom home with open plan kitchen, pantry, two living spaces and two outdoor living spaces. A contemporary aesthetic with polished concrete floors, barn doors on rails, inside-outside living with the dining room looking out onto the patio and children's play area beside the entertainment room with surround sound media experience. Photos by the lovely Nikole Ramsay

Grand Canal Residence

Paul Davis Architects

This modern kitchen features a central cooking area and an extended island and wall storage zone, which help it transition into adjacent living spaces. Sunny and warm colors and materials for the island ease the transition to the living and dining rooms, while white wall cabinets beyond help the kitchen proper tuck into its alcove in a visually clean way. Photo: Ken Gutmaker

Washington DC Rowhouse

Mattice Design

Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Born & Bred Studio - Kitchen, Brixton

Born & Bred Studio

Photo Credits: Anna Stathaki
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

User

A modern and ergonomic kitchen, creating a stylish atmosphere within the constraints of the house’s existing layout and access issues. The window splashback and servery window open up the once cramped space significantly, creating flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Timber look feature shelving mirror the warmth of the foliage outside, and bring the lakeside views to the forefront. An extra deep benchtop and a variety of storage solutions create a convenient and easy to maintain space that's fully equipped to handle the requirements of everyday life.

Groupe Cartier

Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Wynnum Client

Michael Christopher Design

With a busy young family and two large dogs, the design brief for this Wynnum kitchen was for a contemporary look, durable finishes, increased storage & functionality and lots of drawers. Finishes include Polytec Ultraglaze doors in "superior white" and "royal oyster", Quantum Quartz benchtops in "carbon matt" and "white Calacatta" porcelain panels on the splash-backs. All cabinets incorporate Blumotion drawers and Blum "tip-on" doors. The double pantry also features internal soft-close drawers. Built-in appliances include Bosch pyrolytic under bench oven and gas on glass cooktop, AEG fully integrated dishwasher and integrated rangehood, Baumatic integrated microwave, sink and tap which all compliment the modern seamless look. Photos by Claire @ Fast Focus Brisbane

Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Counters

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Interior design for a ground-up lake house. A custom bar cabinet creates partial separation between the kitchen and living space.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and wood.

CONCEPTION D'UNE CUISINE

Sabine Guittard | IMMO-LIFT

Nous avons sélectionné une cuisine de couleur gris foncé qui s'assorti avec le sol ancien en tomettes que nous avons conservé. Les 3 fenêtres apportent beaucoup de lumière, mais ont été une contrainte importante dans la conception de cette cuisine.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash, Appliances and Paint / Complete Kit

ING Construction

This modern kitchen remodeling project was a delight to have worked on. The client brought us the idea and colors they were looking to incorperate. The finished project is this one of a kind piece of work. With it's burnt orange flooring, blue/gray and white cabinets, it has become a favorite at first sight.

In Campagna Cucina

Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, no island, ceramic splashback, brick floors and orange floor.

San Mateo 105 year old kitchen remodel

Brian Fitzmaurice, General Contractor

Brian Fitzmaurice
Large arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Light home

ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, orange floor, grey benchtop and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Orange Floor 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!