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.

Dark Luxurious Kitchen in Harpenden

Audus Kitchens

Explore this open-plan space of sophistication and style with a dark-coloured kitchen. For this project in Harpenden, the client wanted a cooking space to suit their family requirements but also with a chic and moody feel. This kitchen features Nobilia's 317 Touch and 340 Lacquer Laminate in Black Supermatt for a luxurious yet understated allure. The sleek 12mm ceramic worktop complements the deep tones, providing a modern touch to the space. A focal point is the bronze mirror backsplash, a stunning creation by Southern Counties Glass, adding depth to the space. High-end appliances from AEG, Bora, Blanco, and Quooker seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics to elevate the kitchen's performance. These appliances add efficiency to daily cooking activities. At the heart of this space stands a large central island for dining and entertaining, while serving as an additional workspace for meal preparation. Suspended above, gold ambient lighting casts a warm glow, adding a touch of glamour to the space. Contrasting with the dark backdrop, teal counter stools inject a pop of colour and vibrancy, creating a delightful visual balance. Does this Dark Luxurious Kitchen inspire you? Get in touch with us if you want to transform your cooking space.

Cuisine vert amande et bois, granit tempest

Raison Home - Corentin CELKA

Magnifique rénovation pour cette cuisine. Nous avons redistribuer les espaces pour plus de confort d'usage, ajouter des rangements. Le choix d'un modèle de meuble Italien sans poignées à été une évidence pour ses lignes épurée, ce qui confère une harmonie visuelle. Un granit noir avec quelques veines blanches pour une ambiance haut de gamme. Nous avons également été chercher une hauteur visuelle avec l'installation d'une hotte de plafond combiné à une crédence toute hauteur en verre trempé.

Cambridge Indigo and Dust Grey

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Shaker Colour: Indigo and Dust Grey Worktops: White Quartz
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Collaroy: kitchen renovation - Northern Beaches of Sydney, 2097

The Renovation Broker

Expansive galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

East Grinstead Shaker Kitchen and Wine Room

Higham Furniture

Substantial bi-fold appliance housing or dresser
Expansive industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and coffered.

Cameron Street Coburg Renovation

Architect Hewson

The custom timber kitchen with generous island and cooking bench. New Redgum Flooring is laid throughout the addition.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and coffered.

Duncairn Lane Bray

Culligan Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Weiße Schränke zu dunklen Arbeitsplatten

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Die flächenbündigen Schrankfronten sind an den Oberschränken grifflos, am deckenhohen Seitenschrank mit eleganten Chromleisten konzipiert. Dazu bringt die dunkle Laminat-Arbeitsplatte stilvolles Flair in die Optik ein. Edel wirken dazu auch die schwarzen Elektrogeräte, die wie der Herd mit Chromverzierungen oder wie die Kochfläche mit Touch-Bedienung die Funktionalität der modernen Ballerina-Küche bereit halten.

City View Town Houses Balwyn North

DE atelier Architects

Photo Credit: With Permission from Carroll McKeddie Real Estate
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

North London semi extensions

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Bespoke Kitchen

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Bespoke Kitchen design Shaker style Tom Howley Kitchen Kitchen island pendant lights Open shelving Pendant bulbs
This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an integrated sink, marble benchtops and coffered.

Cuisine de rêve à Saint Galmier

Les cuisines d'Arno

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and coffered.

Dramatic black handleless kitchen

Ridgeway Interiors

The first thing that catches the eye in this stunning kitchen design is the contrasting marble worktop. Its elegant veining adds a touch of luxury to the space, while providing a durable and practical surface for meal preparation. Paired with the sleek black frosted glass cabinets, the aesthetic is modern and sophisticated. Another standout feature is the rose gold mirrored splashback, adding a touch of glamour and creating a sense of depth and space in the room. And that's not all – the rose gold theme is carried through to the island, where it is featured again. The island serves as a focal point and offers convenient seating and plug sockets, making it a functional addition to the space. For those who love to cook, the double Siemens oven is a dream come true. With its spacious interior and advanced features, you'll have everything you need to create culinary masterpieces. And to top it off, the oven also features a warming drawer, ensuring that your meals stay deliciously hot until they're ready to be served. A well-designed kitchen should be visually appealing but also practical – and his project embodies those principles, creating a space where style meets convenience. If you want to transform your home via a showstopping kitchen, contact us today and let our team of experts bring your vision to life.

Modern city condo

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Dramatic black handleless kitchen

Ridgeway Interiors

Geräumige Nischenlösung im Winkel

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Um den Winkel perfekt auszunutzen, wurde mit einer Nischenlösung in der Anpassung gearbeitet. So sind innovative Winkelschränke für die optimierte Raumnutzung ausgewählt, an die sich der deckenhohe Hochschrank flächenbündig anschließt. In der Nische bietet die Stellfläche Platz für häufig genutzte Küchengeräte wie die Mikrowelle oder die Kaffeemaschine.

Kitchen Remodeling #0455

Alpha Centauri Group

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Cuisine de rêve à Saint Galmier

Les cuisines d'Arno

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and coffered.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with concrete floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, grey floor, blue benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Glass Sheet Splashback and Coffered 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!