Photo of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Dorset with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Laëtitia & Christophe - A la montagne

Lily Cuisines & Cie

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, black benchtop, black splashback and granite splashback.

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.

Chapel Gate

Michelle Miller Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black benchtop.

ЖК Knightsbridge Private Park

ND Studio

Английская кухня "LOXLEY" с кладовками, винной и продуктовой.
Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Кухня в современном стиле

Ira Sagun

Линейная кухня в современном стиле с матовыми фасадами. Столешница и фартук из натурального гранита. Из особенностей технического решения: 1) левая колонна скрывает вентиляционный короб, поэтому шкаф небольшой глубины 2) в правую колонну встроен холодильник без морозильной камеры большой вместимости и отдельно морозильная камера.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This kitchen went through an extensive re-vamp. After completely gutting the original kitchen, we began to move appliances and plumbing around. We moved the sink in the island to under the window, We moved the dishwasher to be next to the sink, we moved the refrigerator over and created an opening so you can walk directly to the dining room from the kitchen, where before you could not do this. All the appliances are panel ready, except the microwave drawer that is now located in the island. This kitchen was unrecognizable once we finished.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

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.

Potter Residence

Terin Dumas & Company

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kelly & Kevin's Fabulous Kitchen

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Photo of a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and black benchtop.

Rift Cut White Oak Kitchen

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Vertical grain, rift cut white oak with satin lacquer, granite countertops, paneled appliances, flat panel white lacquer upper cabinets, white oak floating shelves and under cabinet, recessed lighting, throughout.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Stunning dark and moody kitchen

Broswick Builders Ltd

A kitchen of contrasts. Superwhite granite is teamed with dark cabinetry as the focal point at the front and on splashback, then white cabinetry with Silestone Statuario stone at the rear.

Approved Used Kitchen, Large Painted Shaker, Neptune Stools, Rangemaster Oven

Used Kitchen Exchange

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Milano White Laccato New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1211 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: White Laccato Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Turkish Linen Lined Drawers, Trash Bay Pullout (Standard) Premium Options: Appliance Panels, Under Cabinet Lighting, Chrome Tray Divider, LED Toe-Kick Lighting, Custom Hood

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Villa

Simpson & Voyle

The kitchen boasts a modern minimalist design with clean white cabinetry and a central island topped with marble. The design is intentionally sleek and functional, with pendant lighting adding a warm and inviting ambiance. The use of soft oak internals provides a subtle contrast against the polished concrete flooring.

Milano Rockefeller, New Construction in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1197 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Rockefeller Features: Tandem Metal Drawer Box (Standard), Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Touch Latch, Custom Appliance Panels, Floating Shelves, Tip-Ups

Kitchen with Granite Splashback and Panelled 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!