This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchens

Hoboken Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island and white floor.

Verde Peacock Granite Kitchen Update

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Choosing the dark Verde Peacock granite with hints on gold really helped make the existing oak cabinetry feel richer. The client also wanted to add to dimension and color, which is why we chose this Glass & Slate mosiac from Glazzio.

Contemporary kitchen and half bath

Village Construction

Contemporary kitchen, Scott Inskeep
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen in navy, white and grey with orange and copper accents

Christopher Howard

A new extension to a traditional stone built property which would provide light through double bi-fold doors and roof cupolas needed a kitchen which would be accessible as part of a kitchen/diner/comfy seating space but, be completely functional for the family with good sized appliances and storage.

East Village Residence

Alexander Butler | Design Services, LLC

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

So Not Neutral - Condo Remodel

Covello Design

Contemporary white kitchen design Photography by CJ Gershon
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Urban Renewal - New Farm

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Casa en Primo de Rivera

2J arquitectura

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, with island, an undermount sink, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

All white minimal kitchen

Persist

Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Hampshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Re designed character home

Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography

Photography by VR Interior Photography. Veronica Rodriguez Photographer.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Shaughnessy Luxe

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography
Design ideas for a large asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

ЖК Статус 48м2

Бюро интерьеров Method

Фотограф Rozonova
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Arbutus Ridge - Kitchen & Laundry

McPherson Cabinetry

The clients requested a kitchen that was simple, flush and had that built-in feel. This kitchen achieves that and so much more with the fabulously multi-tasking island, and the fun red splash back.

Pixie Nook

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for an eclectic eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Minimalistische Bulthaup B1 als elegante Wohnküche

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Photo of an expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Mount Pleasant Residence

Michael Lewis Architects PC

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, glass sheet splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white appliances and beige floor.

Case Study: Single Storey Extension, Roxborough Rd

London Building Renovation

We had to be careful on this project because our client cuts Kevin's hair! They had already had the loft conversion carried out by a loft conversion company but were looking for someone to build the extension. When presented with the plans, Kevin was horrified to see what a terrible use of space there was and immediately persuaded the clients to pay for a session with a fantastic local architect, who massively improved the scheme with the movement of a few walls. For this project Kevin had to "invent" fixed panes of roof lights complete with self-designed and installed gutter system as the extremely expensive fixed lights the architect had required were uneconomical based on the project value. In keeping with refusing to use artificial roof slates, the ground floor extension is fully slated and has a seamless aluminium gutter fitted for a very clean appearance. Using our in-house brick matching expert Robert, we were able to almost identically match the bricks and, if you look at the loft conversion, you will see what happens when you don't pay attention to detail like this. Inside we fitted a brand new kitchen over underfloor heating and a utility room with a downstairs wc, but the most striking feature can be seen in the photos and this is the 6-pane bi-fold door system. Once again, we were blessed with a client with good taste in design and everything she has chosen hugely complements the excellent building work.

Coastal Kitchen Palm Beach

Verto Kitchens

The clients wanted to have clean uninterrupted lines in their kitchen. This was created by not having any handles on the overheads and choosing white appliances. The sleek curved handles work well in a small space as you are less likely to injure yourself on sharp corners. The high gloss look was able to be achieved using melamine in Formica Snow Drift Gloss. The Silestone benchtop in White storm compliments the kitchen.

Mid-Century Inspired Modern Kitchen

DTLA DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen with Glass Sheet Splashback and White Appliances 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!