Open kitchen and informal dining room. Exposed steel beam and exposed brickwork. Plywood finishes around which compliment with all materials. generous light room.

Mereway Light Grey and Tyrolean Blue Kitchen

Alexander Kitchens

This kitchen is a recent installation from the Mannings Heath area and has been designed by Aron from our Worthing showroom. The kitchen is another great example of open plan design, with a breakfast bar and seating area making the most of the generous space available for this kitchen. To achieve the desired shaker look in this kitchen the Charnwood door from British manufacturer Mereway has been used in light grey and Tyrolean blue colours. The Charnwood door uses a defined shaker profile which teamed with a smooth matt finish in one of sixteen shades creates an impactful shaker door. To create an open and sociable space a Tyrolean blue island and breakfast bar have been incorporated in the centre of the kitchen. In one run a wine bottle holder and semi-integrated dishwasher have been incorporated using light grey Mereway furniture and in the other appliance housing has been used facilitate built-in appliances.

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.

Northland Country Estate

Aleysha Pangari Interiors

Scullery off kitchen area
Small contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

2 Hawks Cabinetry

Kitchen remodel of a 1980's house
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Casa VA

Pantuma

L’intervento ha riguardato un appartamento facente parte di un edificio residenziale risalente agli anni ’50, che conservava i caratteri tipologici e funzionali dell’epoca. Il progetto si è concentrato sulla riorganizzazione degli ambienti al fine di soddisfare le esigenze dei committenti, in relazione agli usi contemporanei dell’abitare. Gli ambienti soggiorno e cucina, prima separati, sono stati collegati tramite la demolizione del muro divisorio e l’installazione di un infisso scorrevole in acciaio-vetro a tutt’altezza, consentendo di mantenere l’interazione visiva, pur rispettandone gli usi. La divisione funzionale degli ambienti è sottolineata tramite il cambiamento della pavimentazione e la gestione dei ribassamenti del soffitto. Per la pavimentazione principale dell’appartamento è stato scelto un parquet a spina ungherese, mentre per la cucina una lastra maxi-formato, con effetto graniglia, riproposta sulla parete verticale in corrispondenza del piano di lavoro. Il punto di vista dell’osservatore è catturato dal fondale del soggiorno in cui è installata una parete attrezzata, realizzata su misura, organizzata secondo un sistema di alloggi retroilluminati. Il passaggio alla zona notte ed ai servizi è stato garantito tramite l’apertura di un nuovo varco, in modo da ridurre gli spazi di disimpegno e ricavare una zona lavanderia. Il bagno è stato riorganizzato al fine di ottimizzarne gli spazi rispetto all’impostazione precedente, con la predisposizione di una doccia a filo pavimento e l’installazione di un doppio lavabo, allo scopo di ampliarne le possibilità di fruizione e sopperire alla mancanza di un doppio servizio. Per la pavimentazione è stata scelta una piastrella di forma quadrata dal disegno geometrico e dalla colorazione bianca grigia e nera, mentre per le pareti verticali la scelta è ricaduta su di una piastrella rettangolare diamantata di colore bianco. La camera da letto principale, in cui è stata inserita una cabina armadio, è stata organizzata in modo da valorizzare la collocazione del letto esaltandone la testata, decorata con carta da parati, e i due lati, nella cui corrispondenza sono stati predisposti due elementi continui in cartongesso che dal pavimento percorrono il soffitto. L’illuminazione generale dell’abitazione è garantita dalla predisposizione di faretti “a bicchiere”, riproposto in tutti gli ambienti, e l’utilizzo di lampade a sospensione in corrispondenza dei lavabi dei comodini. Le finiture e le soluzioni estetiche dell’intervento sono riconducibili allo stile classico-contemporaneo con la commistione di elementi in stile industriale.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Jack Apartment

Teodora Dimova

Small industrial galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Penthouse

TriplePoint Design Build

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, recessed and vaulted.

CUISINE BOSSA LEICHT

A+CUISINE

Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

An island with seating for five holds the sink and dishwasher. A beverage refrigerator is tucked into the end of the island, a convenient location for guests to grab a beverage on their way to and from the outdoor patio.

Project Corten

CCASA Architects

Open kitchen and informal dining room. Exposed steel beam and exposed brickwork. Plywood finishes around which compliment with all materials. generous light room.

Jack Apartment

Teodora Dimova

Inspiration for a small industrial galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Chase Court

Natasha Nash

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in 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.

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

Joanna

Photo 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.

The Cresent

Brett Mickan Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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

A VICTORIAN TOWNHOUSE IN WIMBLEDON

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The rear extension to the property, leading to the beautifully designed garden and outdoor gym, has vaulted ceilings to enhance the space and paired roof windows on both roof slopes to flood the space with natural lights at different time of the day. The kitchen has a large central island that doubles as the main dining area of the property.

European Country Flair

Everything Home

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. The kitchen has generous countertops that provide ample workspace, complemented by rustic wood floors that radiate warmth. Creamy walls and cabinets evoke a serene ambience, reminiscent of the tranquil landscapes of the European countryside. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

VERDUN - Optimisation de l'espace d'un appartement de 32 m² à Clamart

Studio WherDeco

Vous avez déjà acheté sur plan? C'est comme faire une dégustation à l'aveugle. Vous savez que vous avez mangé/acheté quelque chose, mais vous ne savez pas très bien quoi. Alors le jour de la remise des clés, le fait de voir l'appartement complètement vide peut être vraiment déstabilisant. C'est dans ce contexte que notre client a fait appel à nous pour aménager, meubler et décorer son appartement de 32m² à Clamart (92140). Il fallait rapidement aménager cet appartement mais surtout en optimiser les rangements. Pour que la cuisine n'empiète pas trop sur la partie salon mais qu'elle ait tout de même une taille satisfaisante, nous avons décidé de la faire en U plutôt qu'en L. Le plan cuisson fait donc face au plan lavage et a été installé dans le prolongement des placards d'entrée. Les colonnes frigo + four, quant à elles, ont naturellement pris place dans le renfoncement prévu à cet effet par le promoteur immobilier. Comme le plan cuisson n'est pas adossé à un mur, nous avons opté pour une plaque de cuisson avec hotte aspirante intégrée plutôt que de devoir poser une hotte au plafond en plein milieu du couloir d'entrée.

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!