Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Severn River Modern kitchen

Allbright Bullock Architects

The thickness of the sapele wood kitchen countertop is expressed at the stone island counter. The existing ceilings were removed and replaced with exposed steel I-beam crossties and new cathedral ceilings, with the steel beams placed sideways to provide a cavity at the top and bottom for continuous linear light strips shining up and down. The full height windows go all the way to floor to take full advantage of the view angle down the hill. Photo by Lisa Shires.

Kitchen: Sweet Harmony

ART EGREGOR

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

All Black Kitchen

Consilium B LLC

ALl Black Kitchen in Black Fenix, with recessed Handles in Black and 12mm Fenix Top
Small industrial galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Kaffeemühlenhaus München

Küchenwerkstatt wohnen & leben

Moderne Küche mit schwarz matten Fronten. Nischenbereich in Eiche geölt.
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

American Spirit

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and wood.

DEG apt | 70 MQ

kkarchitecture

This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Малевич

Евгения Терещенко

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink, no island and white floor.

Hackney House

APE Architecture and Design Ltd.

Peter Landers
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Interior's

The Studio of Christopher Phelps

Country eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Low Energy Timber Frame

RHD Architects Ltd

Photo credit @diltakesphotos Instagram
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

Turramurra - Contemporary Kitchen

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

The owners of this Turramurra kitchen are a busy young family of six. In the brief for their new kitchen, the island was to be the focal point for most activities, including food preparation, and activities, including food preparation, and also to provide seating for family and friends to gather around.

Open To The View

Design First Interiors

This kitchen was only made possible by a combination of manipulating the architecture of the house and redefining the spaces. Some structural limitations gave rise to elegant solutions in the design of the demising walls and the ceiling over the kitchen. This ceiling design motif was repeated for the breakfast area and the dining room adjacent. The former porch was captured to the interior for an enhanced breakfast room. New defining walls established a language that was repeated in the cabinet layout. A walnut eating bar is shaped to match the walnut cabinets that surround the fridge. This bridge shape was again repeated in the shape of the countertop. Two-tone cabinets of black gloss lacquer and horizontal grain-matched walnut create a striking contrast to each other and are complimented by the limestone floor and stainless appliances. By intentionally leaving the cooktop wall empty of uppers that tough the ceiling, a simple solution of walnut backsplash panels adds to the width perception of the room. Photo Credit: Metropolis Studio

Sunnyland Residence

Rosewood Custom Builders

Jenn Baker
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Cuisine Clairefontaine

Clémence Weil, décoration d'Intérieurs

Création d'une cuisine moderne dans une longère pleine de charme.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and exposed beam.

VIVIENDA ALCASSER

DOBLEESE Space&Branding

Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный

Юлия Родионова

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

MITON Menta 03

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista verso la cucina. Sulla sinistra si vede la parete semitrasparente in policarbonato e rovere.
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation appartement _Paris, Boulevard Malesherbes

Mon Concept Habitation

Cette réalisation met en valeur le souci du détail propre à Mon Conseil Habitation. L’agencement des armoires de cuisine a été pensé au millimètre près tandis que la rénovation des boiseries témoigne du savoir-faire de nos artisans. Cet appartement haussmannien a été intégralement repensé afin de rendre l’espace plus fonctionnel.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Timber 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!