Exterior lighting on the original stone wall illuminates the Oak counter tops and Everhot cooker 120 in graphite. The Quooker is a welcome addition in the Island for instant boiling water.

Inner City Two

Empire Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, onyx benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Third Quarter 2014 Projects

Shelf Confident

Pull-outs installed for projects in Cibolo, Texas.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with beige splashback, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and travertine floors.

College Lane - Complete Remodel

Reef Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen with white laminate doors

Main Line Kitchen Design

Contemporary Style kitchen with Fabuwood white laminate doors and a granite countertop. Photography by Linda McManus Main Line Kitchen Design is a brand new business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 6 nationally distributed cabinet lines like traditional showrooms. At Main Line Kitchen Design instead of a full showroom we use a small office and selection center, and 100’s of sample doorstyles, finish and sample kitchen cabinets, as well as photo design books and CAD on laptops to display your kitchen. This way we eliminate the need and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. We believe that since a web site like Houzz.com has over half a million kitchen photos any advantage to going to a full kitchen showroom with full kitchen displays has been lost. Almost no customer today will ever get to see a display kitchen in their door style and finish there are just too many possibilities. And of course the design of each kitchen is unique anyway. Our design process also allows us to spend more time working on our customer’s designs. This is what we enjoy most about our business and it is what makes the difference between an average and a great kitchen design. The kitchen cabinet lines we design with and sell are Jim Bishop, 6 Square, Fabuwood, Brighton, and Wellsford Fine Custom Cabinetry. Links to the lines can be found at the bottom of this and all of our web pages. Simply click on the logos of each cabinet line to reach their web site.

Ravenswood Galley Kitchen

Third Coast Interiors

Dustin Halleck
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Glass House

Alloy Homes Incorporated

PANEL DETAIL - ALL OPEN - Full-height wall panel runs the length of the home, and conceals storage, hidden door to mudroom & butler's pantry, media unit, and bar.

WARMLY DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

Vicki Blakeman Interior Design

A glamorous yet warm kitchen we designed for long-time clients. They requested natural wood, clean design, stainless steel and black accents, , and a very functional working space. We designed interior architecture, layout, all cabinets, lighting, materials, and furniture to implement a very personal vision.

realisierte Küchenträume beim Endkunden

Ekelhoff Küchen

Franz Frieling
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Camelback Mountain Residence

True North Builders, Inc.

Contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Таунхаус в Москве

Корнеева Татьяна / Архитектурное бюро ARCOTEK

Корнеева Татьяна
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and no island.

Coronado Home Remodel- Kitchen

Design Studio West

This dual zoned kitchen called for a duo of cabinet finishes. Teak and wire brushed oak cabinetry was used to create a soft organic feel to the contemporary design. The wood graining on the cabinetry was used in different directions to add texture and interest in the space. Glass upper doors and a custom painted glass back splash add dimension and depth while the dark granite countertops and a dark stained toe kick create a sense of stability grounding the space. By Design Studio West

The Georgian Hunting Lodge | Nickleby Kitchen Project

Humphrey Munson

This beautiful 18th century Georgian family home is surrounded by parkland with stunning views across the rolling countryside and farmland beyond. The homeowners wanted a classic English kitchen to reflect the Georgian heritage of the home but also one that would suit their busy lives and the needs of their small children. The original chimney houses the AGA which acts as the central focal point in the space and divides the kitchen from the scullery run behind and the walk-in pantry. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

McDonald house

Michael Pullen Design, llc

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Oklahoma City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Addison Reserve

Premium Kitchens

WARM PLATINUM OAK VENEER PAIRED WITH MANDORLA MATTE LACQUER DOORS IN MODERN SHAKER STYLE. COUNTER IN CRISTALLO QUARTZITE. MIELE APPLIANCES
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Beach Home

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

The UnTuscan

Sklar Studios

Tuscany goes Modern – SAY WHAT? Well you can't beat the amazing downtown and Pacific views from this fabulous pad which is what sold the pair on this property. But nothing, and I mean nothing, about its design was a reflection of the personal taste or personalities of the owners – until now. How do you take a VERY Tuscan looking home and infuse it with a contemporary, masculine edge to better personify its occupants without a complete rebuild? Here’s how we did it…

White Box No. 2 - Kitchen + View

Drewett Works

An entertainer's dream, the three islands of the kitchen are rift-cut walnut topped with Blizzard Caesarstone. Appliances are housed in millwork flanking the islands. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/

Sub Zero Wolf Kitchen Designs

Herbert H. Construction

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Travertine Floors 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!