Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, wood, flat-panel cabinets and no island.

Entre tradition et modernité.

Perene Marlenheim

Photo of an industrial galley kitchen in Strasbourg with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Wanaka Crib Kitchen

Dunlop Builders

The kitchen is the anchor of the house and epitomizes the relationship between house and owner with details such as kauri timber drawers and tiles from their former restaurant.

Avda.Icaria

Nivell Estudi de Cuines,S.L.U

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

PEREKOPSKAYA FLAT

FLATFORFOX

Любимова Екатерина
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Table en frêne sur mesure

Nonjetable architecture d'intérieur

L'ancienne chambre est devenue une cuisine qui s'ouvre sur l'entrée et le balcon terrasse. Une table en frêne massif a été dessiné sur mesure pour s’adapter à la cuisine.

Urban Retreat

Consilium B LLC

Matte Grey Fenix Laminate combined with a warm oak Evoke horizontal grain make this kitchen welcome even in a darker urban setting
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Green & Walnut Kitchen

Dove Studio

Gorgeous green and walnut kitchen.
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Küche

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Duplex Y

Haifa Architects

Duplex Y is located in a multi apartment building, typical to the Carmel mountain neighborhoods. The building has several entrances due to the slope it sits on. Duplex Y has its own separate entrance and a beautiful view towards Haifa bay and the Golan Heights that can be seen on a clear weather day. The client - a computer high-tech couple, with their two small daughters asked us for a simple and functional design that could remind them of their frequent visits to central and northern Europe. Their request has been accepted. Our planning approach was simple indeed, maybe even simple in a radical way: We followed the principle of clean and ultra minimal spaces, that serve their direct mission only. Complicated geometry of the rooms has been simplified by implementing built-in wood furniture into numerous niches. The most 'complicated' room (due to its broken geometry, narrow proportions and sloped ceiling) has been turned into a kid's room shaped as a clean 'wood box' for fun, games and 'edutainment'. The storage room has been refurbished to maximize it's purpose by creating enough space to store 90% of the entire family's demand. We've tried to avoid unnecessary decoration. 97% of the design has its functional use in addition to its atmospheric qualities. Several elements like the structural cylindrical column were exposed to show their original material - concrete. Photos: Julia Berezina

Scullery Lockwood show home Taupo

Kitchens R Us

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Grace Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Refresh

Lady with a Toolbox Interiors

Sarah Timmer
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

HAUS.

Photo of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Кухня - гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Tincture

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Rénovation Cuisine blanche et bois moderne

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Attention transformation spectaculaire !! Cette cuisine est superbe, c’est vraiment tout ce que j’aime : De belles pièces comme l’îlot en céramique effet marbre, la cuve sous plan, ou encore la hotte très large; De la technologie avec la TV motorisée dissimulée dans son bloc et le puit de lumière piloté directement de son smartphone; Une association intemporelle du blanc et du bois, douce et chaleureuse. On se sent bien dans cette spacieuse cuisine, autant pour cuisiner que pour recevoir, ou simplement, prendre un café avec élégance. Les travaux préparatoires (carrelage et peinture) ont été réalisés par la société ANB. Les photos ont été réalisées par Virginie HAMON. Il me tarde de lire vos commentaires pour savoir ce que vous pensez de cette nouvelle création. Et si vous aussi vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine en cuisine de rêve, contactez-moi dès maintenant.

Küche Wien Jörgerstraße

Lückenfüller e.U

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Белая глянцевая кухня с антресольнымверхом

Дуэт

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Maison de ville

LABEL*Equipe_architectes

@delacrea
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bordeaux with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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!