This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mediterra, Naples Fl

User

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Massive and Modern Enclosed Kitchen

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Palm Springs Warm Modern Kitchen

Allred Collaborative

We elevated the open kitchen design with our luxurious oak shelving, a harmonious blend of functionality and elegance. Featuring flush integrated under lights, this exquisite addition not only added practical storage but also set a captivating ambiance, transforming the cooking space into a haven of both convenience and sophistication.

LAB | Tokio, Barcelona

Laboratorio de Arquitectura en Barcelona

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Projet Jolie Maison en bois au Cap ferret

DG CONCEPTION

Cuisine style bord de mer qui nous projette dans l'esprit des vacances. Le blanc, le bleu, le bois nous font penser à la mer et dans cette belle maison situé au Cap FERRET nous sommes très proche de la mer. Plan de travail en quartz blanc avec des reflet brillants qui apportent de la luminosité et du charme à la cuisine.

Bold Black and White

Lakewood Construction, Inc.

This black and white kitchen remodel is a stunning example of modern design that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary styles. From the sleek black and white cabinets to the crisp white countertops, every element of this remodel was carefully chosen to create a space that is as functional as it is beautiful. The result is a minimalist yet inviting kitchen that is perfect for both entertaining guests and cooking family meals. We are proud to have transformed this space into a show-stopping kitchen that is sure to inspire for years to come.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Серая кухня в классике

Кухни Fabio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback and white benchtop.

Серая кухня в классике

Кухни Fabio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback and white benchtop.

Accented by Brass

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Contemporary took a 180 turn with this warm trio of white, light wood and black, instead of a stark all-white color scheme. Perimeter bases and uppers flanking the sink are painted “Simple White”; the island and tall cabinets are light-stained rift cut white oak; the hood and its accompanying uppers are painted black. Slab doors get a fresh take with a narrow square trim encircling the doors and drawers. The focal point is a wide brass strip around the hood. Brass is repeated in the honey bronze pulls and T-shaped knobs. Black-framed wall cabinets have white interiors with LED light trips on the sides; tall cabinets with glass doors received matching rift cut white oak interiors. Calacatta-patterned quartz accents the perimeter tops, the double waterfall island, and the slab backsplashes. The workhorse of this kitchen is the wall of tall white oak cabinets. There’s a desk with open storage above; closed pantries with rollouts; glass-fronted cabinets displaying serving pieces and collectables; a built-in oven and convection-microwave; and a 48” stainless steel refrigerator. The island does its part as well, with a prep sink, paneled dishwasher, and room for four stools. Stainless undermount sinks feature matte black faucets highlighted with brass.

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Quartz Countertop Lighted

Concept 05 Design Granit - Quartz

Contemporary White and Brown Kitchen. Quartz Countertop lighted from under on the island and the 2 waterfalls. Quartz Backsplash.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mesh Insert Cabinets - Coffee Bar

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

For this Vermont home, the family wanted an open kitchen concept where they could have a fire crackling in the hearth while they cook and watch kids play board games at the dining table. They knew they wanted a kitchen in the country that would draw people together. Depending on the season, one could look out and see an ever-changing view from the oversized glass windows. Imagine a snowy winter wonderland, brilliant fall foliage, or summer trees so lush and green you feel like you are in a treehouse. That’s what we wanted to capture in their kitchen. We decided to add a beadboard ceiling with black accent beams for a cottage appeal, which matched the open beams in the rest of the house. We varied the cabinetry colors (grey and white), countertop surfaces (walnut butcher block and white quartz) and textures (mixed metals and glazed wood) to give the space character and height. The cabinet’s millwork includes a coffee bar, wet bar, and bead detailing around the cabinet frame with a white finish with hand-painted brushstrokes for a classic and timeless look. High-end appliances include a column refrigerator/freezer, gas range, steam convection oven, microwave, and a wet bar with wine refrigeration and refrigerator drawers.

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Open plan kitchen / dining area - Foxrock, Dublin

Conbu Interior Design

Contemporary kitchen designed by Conbu Interior Design. Handleless design with quartz worktop, porcelain floor tiles. Dividing wall removed between kitchen & dining area & door closed. Plumbing & electrics upgraded. LED recessed & pendant lights

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Engineered Quartz 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!