A stylish and contemporary rear and side return kitchen extension in East Dulwich. Modern monochrome handle less kitchen furniture has been combined with warm slated wood veneer panelling, a blush pink back painted full height splashback and stone work surfaces from Caesarstone (Cloudburst Concrete). This design cleverly conceals the door through to the utility room and downstairs cloakroom and features bespoke larder storage, a breakfast bar unit and alcove seating.

Notting Hill flat renovation and full refurbishment -Kitcehn

Organic Talents Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Extension - Stoke Newington

Architect Your Home

Simple grey kitchen with its elegant proportions fits seamlessly into this gracious space.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

NEW beautiful ALNO front: Concretto

Alno New York - Kitchens and Custom Cabinetry

ALNO AG
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Modern Küche

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Mandeville Canyon Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

The open kitchen has a stainless steel counter and ebony cabinets.
Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and stainless steel cabinets.

Hillsborough Vaastu Residence

Marc Newman Architect

This is an example of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Premier House

IMKO

Open plan living, kitchen, dining
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Ronnie Wood's Former Painting Studio Becomes Luxury City Apartment

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Whitecross Street is our renovation and rooftop extension of a former Victorian industrial building in East London, previously used by Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood as his painting Studio. Our renovation transformed it into a luxury, three bedroom / two and a half bathroom city apartment with an art gallery on the ground floor and an expansive roof terrace above.

Appartement Seguin

Atelier Aim

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

FIRST LOVE

Rachele Biancalani Studio

Thomas dell'Agnello + RBS Photo
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Florence with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

House B

Robert Maier Architekten

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback and no island.

Handmade Bespoke Kitchen - Gray's 'Shaker'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

Award winning, this new-build won Best Timber Frame and Best Interior 2012 and it's easy to see why. A modern open plan interior with an abundance of glass, timber and metalwork, our clients chose the simple Baker & Baker ‘Shaker’ design for the kitchen cabinetry. Dark grey paintwork and brushed steel fittings go together beautifully with the solid oak worktops and dark stone floor. A long narrow island with breakfast bar runs parallel to the wall cabinets and a built in fridge freezer cupboard with steel clad doors adds to the overall contemporary feel

Innenausbau Wohnräume

Hell Architekten

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Touch to open Storage

Brilliant Design Concepts

I have added electronic lift systems to the Aventos single fronted Hi Lift Doors. Touch to open and press the small black switch to close, effortless! The matt opal fusion glass splashback is painted to match the wall colour to blurr the lines. Jeff Hawkins Photography

Contemporary Curved Art Deco Kitchen

Tulip

This kitchen was all about the island, a unique, never done before hob for the UK with 6 cooking points was the signature to this "out there" bespoke kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Parkside Transition

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

Completely gutted from floor to ceiling, a vintage Park Avenue apartment gains modern attitude thanks to its newly-opened floor plan and sleek furnishings – all designed to showcase an exemplary collection of contemporary art. Photos by Peter Margonelli

Ways with White

Mowlem & Co

Working with interior designer Hilary Scott, Mowlem & Co has created a stylish and sympathetic bespoke kitchen for a fascinating renovation and extension project. The impressive Victorian detached house has ‘an interesting planning history’ according to Hilary. Previously it had been bedsit accommodation with 27 units but in recent years it had become derelict and neglected, until was bought by a premiere league footballer with a view to restoring it to its former glory as a family home. Situated near the Botanic Gardens in Kew and in a conservation area, there was a significant investment and considerable planning negotiation to get it returned to a single dwelling. Hilary had worked closely with the client on previous projects and had their couple’s full trust to come up with a scheme that matched their tastes and needs. Many original features were restored or replaced to remain in keeping with the architecture, for example marble and cast iron fireplaces, panelling, cornices and architraves which were considered a key fabric of the building. The most contemporary element of the renovation is the striking double height glass extension to the rear in which the kitchen and living area are positioned. The room has wonderful views out to the garden is ideal both for family life and entertaining. The extension design involved an architect for the original plans and another to project-manage the build. Then Mowlem & Co were brought in because Hilary has worked with them for many years and says they were the natural choice to achieve the high quality of finish and bespoke joinery that was required. “They have done an amazing job,” says Hilary, “the design has certain quirky touches and an individual feel that you can only get with bespoke. All the timber has traditionally made dovetail joints and other handcrafted details. This is typical of Mowlem & Co’s work …they have a fantastic team and Julia Brown, who managed this project, is a great kitchen designer.” The kitchen has been conceived to match the contemporary feel of the new extension while also having a classic feel in terms of the finishes, such as the stained oak and exposed brickwork. The furniture has been made to bespoke proportions to match the scale of the double height extension, so that it fits the architecture. The look is clean and linear in feel and the design features specially created elements such as extra wide drawers and customised storage, and a separate walk-in pantry (plus a separate utility room in the basement). The furniture has been made in flat veneered stained oak and the seamless worktops are in Corian. Cooking appliances are by Wolf and refrigeration is by Sub-Zero. The exposed brick wall of the kitchen matches the external finishes of the brickwork of the house which can be seen through the glass extension. To harmonise, a thick glass shelf has been added, masterminded by Gary Craig of Architectural Metalworkers. This is supported by a cantilevered steel frame, so while it may look deceptively light and subtle, “a serious amount of engineering has gone into it,” according to Hilary. Mowlem & Co also created further bespoke furnishings and installations, for a dressing room plus bathrooms and cloakrooms in other parts of the house. The complexity of the project to restore the entire house took over a year to finish. As the client was transferred to another team before the renovation was complete, the property is now on the market for £9 million.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Glass Sheet 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!