Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Canyon Creek Project

Cabinet Crew

Dark cabinets are the center of attention in this stunning Alaskan home. They feature full extension glides, soft close drawers and doors. Also including premium painted maple cabinets, complete with dove hardware drawer boxes, and options for pull outs and accessories. Highlighted with gold hardware and paired with contrasting counters, these dark cabinets give a dramatic flare to both of these kitchen and bathroom spaces.

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Rift-cut oak cabinetry defines the cooktop and hood area. The dramatic mottled black & white granite countertop and backsplash enhance the sleek, magazine-worthy look the owners were hoping for.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

Small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and beaded inset cabinets.

Modern Edge House - Sewickley, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

TILLINGHAM | Bespoke Barn Conversion

Davonport Kitchen & Home

This bespoke barn conversion project was designed in Davonport Tillingham, shaker-style cabinetry. With the 4.5m-high ceiling, getting the proportions of the furniture right was crucial. We used 3D renders of the room to help us decide how much we needed to increase the height of each element. By maintaining the features such as the old timber door from the gable; as the new door into the snug – it added character and charm to the scheme.

White Simplicia

Coblan Italian Kitchen & Bath

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Proline PLJW 185 Series Stainless Wall/Under Cabinet Range Hood

ProHoods

The PLJW 185 is one of our most popular under cabinet range hoods. It's incredibly affordable and packs a strong punch for its size; at just 5 inches tall, this under cabinet hood features a 600 CFM single blower! The control panel in the front of the hood is easy to navigate, featuring stainless steel push buttons with a blue LED display. This model also includes two LED lights to speed up your cooking process in the kitchen. You won't spend much time cleaning either, thanks to dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters. Simply lift them out of your range hood and toss them into your dishwasher – it takes less than a minute! The PLJW 185 comes in two sizes; for more details on each of these sizes, check out the links below. PLJW 185 30" https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/30-under-cabinet-range-hood-pljw-185-30.html/ PLJW 185 36" https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/36-under-cabinet-range-hood-pljw-185-36.html/

Projet de rénovation complète d’un appartement à Saint Jean de Luz

Joanna

This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Ira Sagun

Колонна скрывает вентиляционный канал, поэтому шкаф имеет небольшую глубину.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, marble floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Europe - séjour à transformer

Studio Zerck

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Painted Shaker, Oswestry

Kenton Jones

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Chase Court

The Cabinet Connection

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Amanda Rinke

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel in Manhattan Beach

Periana Architecture

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

West Dulwich Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet in the main living area, a large dark green and wood kitchen and a generous dining & seating area. A cinema room was also tucked behind the kitchen

Updated Great Room for newlywed retirees

Deborah Bettcher - Decorating Den Interiors

These sweet widowed retirees met at church, fell in love and married in 2019. Soon after, they moved into one of the lovely estate homes at Dunwoody Village. The leather sofas that they purchased turned out to be too low and soft to meet their needs. We selected a beautiful, supportive sofa upholstered with a worry free performance fabric and two lovely swivel chairs in a coordinating fabric. The wood cocktail table has a unique contrasting woven accents. The generously sized ceramic lamps on the graceful end tables offer ample light.They needed window treatments to enliven the decor. The artful floral fabric chosen for the drapery is a perfect fit for the lady of the house, who is an avid gardener and painter. The same fabric was used on the smart valances in the kitchen to tie the adjoining spaces together. The trellis wall paper on the vaulted ceiling makes the space feel like an atrium in springtime.

Kitchenette

Mayflower Construction Group

This large home had a lot of empty space in the basement and the owners wanted a small-sized kitchen built into their spare room for added convenience and luxury. This brand new kitchenette provides everything a regular kitchen has - backsplash, stove, dishwasher, you name it. The full height counter matching backsplash creates a beautiful and seamless appeal that adds texture and in general brings the kitchen together. The light beige cabinets complement the color of the counter and backsplash and mix brilliantly. As for the apron sink and industrial faucet, they add efficiency and aesthetic to the design.

Aurelia's Kitchen

Classic Kitchens Direct

A stunning example of an ornate Handmade Bespoke kitchen, with Quartz worktops, white hand painted cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

March 2021 - Single Storey Extension, Bedford

New Way Conservatories Ltd

Interior picture of our complete single storey extension with re-fitted kitchen (kitchen not installed by New Way) The New Way team made sure the knock through and single storey double hipped lean to extension for this new L-Shaped layout worked smoothly and the results certainly pay off! The bright and airy open plan extension works seamlessly witht he existing part of the home. All of New Way's extension works come with plaster ceiling, downlighters and screed floor finish as standard as well as 10 year insurance backed guarantees with the CPA. We can help build your dream extension so your kitchen extension realities can come to life!

Kitchen with Granite Splashback and Grey Benchtop 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!