Design ideas for a small tropical single-wall kitchen in Brisbane with an integrated sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

NJW Construction

What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography

Kitchen - Interior

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a peninsula, an integrated sink, wood benchtops and linoleum floors.

Green Mania Interior

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Igor Kublin
Inspiration for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, an integrated sink and marble floors.

Vermont Hilltop Home

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Photographer: Greg Hubbard
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Mid-sized country separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cosy and Modern Barn

Cat Dal Interiors

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and blue benchtop.

Montorgueil

Agence Glenn Medioni

Cuisine en Valchromat noir huilé. Soubassement escalier en béton avec garde corps vitré toute hauteur.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Oldswinford Family Home GF Extension & Renovation

Rumi Bunya Design Ltd

The scope of work includes feasibility study, planning permission, building notice, reconfiguration of layout, electric&lighting plan, kitchen design, cabinetry design, selection of materials&colours, and FF&E design.

Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

NJW Construction

Beaver Lake Guest Cottages

Parker & Associates Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Little Rock with black appliances, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Modern Transformation of Century-old Belmont MA House

Reverse Architecture

Custom soapstone sink, backsplash and integral drainboard. A birch shelf with concealed LED lighting floats above the sink. Marble pastry slab laps over the edge of the sink apron. Photo by Carl Solander

South Saint Paul Hickory

Fco. Martin Designs, llc

Two tier cutlery drawer optimizes space. No air stored here.
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Walnut horizontal grain kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

This amazing kitchen was a total transformation from the original. Windows were removed and added, walls moved back and a total remodel. The original plain ceiling was changed to a coffered ceiling, the lighting all totally re-arranged, new floors, trim work as well as the new layout. I designed the kitchen with a horizontal wood grain using a custom door panel design, this is used also in the detailing of the front apron of the soapstone sink. The profile is also picked up on the profile edge of the marble island. The floor is a combination of a high shine/flat porcelain. The high shine is run around the perimeter and around the island. The Boos chopping board at the working end of the island is set into the marble, sitting on top of a bowed base cabinet. At the other end of the island i pulled in the curve to allow for the glass table to sit over it, the grain on the island follows the flat panel doors. All the upper doors have Blum Aventos lift systems and the chefs pantry has ample storage. Also for storage i used 2 aluminium appliance garages. The glass tile backsplash is a combination of a pencil used vertical and square tiles. Over in the breakfast area we chose a concrete top table with supports that mirror the custom designed open bookcase. The project is spectacular and the clients are very happy with the end results.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ways with White

Mowlem & Co

Working with interior designer Hilary Scott, Mowlem & Co has created a stylish and sympathetic bespoke kitchen for a fascinating renovation and extension project. The impressive Victorian detached house has ‘an interesting planning history’ according to Hilary. Previously it had been bedsit accommodation with 27 units but in recent years it had become derelict and neglected, until was bought by a premiere league footballer with a view to restoring it to its former glory as a family home. Situated near the Botanic Gardens in Kew and in a conservation area, there was a significant investment and considerable planning negotiation to get it returned to a single dwelling. Hilary had worked closely with the client on previous projects and had their couple’s full trust to come up with a scheme that matched their tastes and needs. Many original features were restored or replaced to remain in keeping with the architecture, for example marble and cast iron fireplaces, panelling, cornices and architraves which were considered a key fabric of the building. The most contemporary element of the renovation is the striking double height glass extension to the rear in which the kitchen and living area are positioned. The room has wonderful views out to the garden is ideal both for family life and entertaining. The extension design involved an architect for the original plans and another to project-manage the build. Then Mowlem & Co were brought in because Hilary has worked with them for many years and says they were the natural choice to achieve the high quality of finish and bespoke joinery that was required. “They have done an amazing job,” says Hilary, “the design has certain quirky touches and an individual feel that you can only get with bespoke. All the timber has traditionally made dovetail joints and other handcrafted details. This is typical of Mowlem & Co’s work …they have a fantastic team and Julia Brown, who managed this project, is a great kitchen designer.” The kitchen has been conceived to match the contemporary feel of the new extension while also having a classic feel in terms of the finishes, such as the stained oak and exposed brickwork. The furniture has been made to bespoke proportions to match the scale of the double height extension, so that it fits the architecture. The look is clean and linear in feel and the design features specially created elements such as extra wide drawers and customised storage, and a separate walk-in pantry (plus a separate utility room in the basement). The furniture has been made in flat veneered stained oak and the seamless worktops are in Corian. Cooking appliances are by Wolf and refrigeration is by Sub-Zero. The exposed brick wall of the kitchen matches the external finishes of the brickwork of the house which can be seen through the glass extension. To harmonise, a thick glass shelf has been added, masterminded by Gary Craig of Architectural Metalworkers. This is supported by a cantilevered steel frame, so while it may look deceptively light and subtle, “a serious amount of engineering has gone into it,” according to Hilary. Mowlem & Co also created further bespoke furnishings and installations, for a dressing room plus bathrooms and cloakrooms in other parts of the house. The complexity of the project to restore the entire house took over a year to finish. As the client was transferred to another team before the renovation was complete, the property is now on the market for £9 million.

Mid-Century Kitchen Update

cocoon home design

debra szidon
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, concrete floors, with island and green floor.

Загородный дом с элементами американской классики

Анна Крапивко

Дизайнер интерьера - Крапивко Анна Фотограф - Евгений Гнесин Стилист - Ирина Бебешина Кухня-гостиная, вид на кухню
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Green Splashback 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!