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.

Projet NATIONALE | 19m² | Paris 13e

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

On adore cette jolie cuisine lumineuse, ouverte sur la cour fleurie de l'immeuble. Un joli carrelage aspect carreau de ciment mais moderne, sous cette cuisine ikea blanche aux moulures renforçant le côté un peu campagne, mais modernisé avec des boutons en métal noir, et une crédence qui n'est pas toute hauteur, en carreaux style métro plat vert sauge ! Des petits accessoires muraux viennent compléter le côté rétro de l'ensemble, éclairé par des suspensions design en béton.

Ridgeview Historic Craftsman

Hive Home

Since it was built in 1910 by Alfred and Grace Hare this home has been lovingly cared for by it’s past and present owners, and for that care it was declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. The home’s charm is everywhere: stone porch, shingles, original wood wainscoting and trims, glass buffet, but our clients’ young family had desperately outgrown the tiny kitchen. With thought, care, and quality workmanship an addition at the rear afforded them a new kitchen and main bedroom suite. Hive Home designed the kitchen to marry modern function with the home’s historic whimsy, creating a fresh space that feels right at home. The main bath is a soothing respite with a custom colored historic tile floor and a generous shower space. So many subtle details were decided on (keep an eye out for the hares), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. We hope our clients love their new space for many happy years to come!

Design

Casamia Build & Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Albany Renovation

CL Studio Architecture

CL Studio reimagines a classic Craftsman ranch home in Albany, CA. ✨ The kitchen was transformed with a seamless blend of timeless design and modern function. Key features include a handmade tile backsplash, custom white oak cabinetry, and a re-laid open floor plan ideal for hosting. Thoughtful details like an easily accessible appliance garage keep the space functional and refined. An enlarged French door to the back patio floods the kitchen with natural light and creates effortless indoor-outdoor living.

Contrast in the Kitchen

RG Cowan Design Build

Contrast in the Kitchen – Texture to Taste in a Grand Junction, CO custom home We normally associate texture with food, clothes, and even sound. In reality, it is a part of every aspect of our lives. In our Grand Junction, Appleton, Fruita, Palisade, and Redlands, Colorado homes, texture lives on everything from our walls to washcloths. It isn’t something we normally consider holistically or view with intent. While designing interiors, texture becomes our way to bring visual interest and emotion into the space. Adding textures to a space invites touch and evokes an understanding of the design intent. Materials like linen and wood can be combined to make a space feel streamlined yet cozy. Leather and velvet can be paired to create a luxurious retreat. In one of our recent projects, our clients had a distinct vision for their new kitchen and outdoor custom home living spaces. They were in need of a design that combined their kitchen, living, and outdoor spaces into a seamless oasis for their everyday routines. Their home has a unique architectural voice and they wanted to emphasize the character that was already there. Blending textures and colors throughout this project was how everything remained cohesive and spirited. The purpose of contrasting materials We used contrasting materials in the cabinetry to distinguish between the perimeter – high gloss – and the natural gathering space – maple. By contrasting the soft nature of maple in the cabinets and in the flooring with the harder textures of concrete and steel, we were able to offset the space’s tendency to feel like an alpine cabin. However, using contrasting textures does not always provide a dynamic interior. The high-gloss cabinets function as a vessel for various textures. They take on whatever happens to be reflected in them, bringing in elements from unexpected sources. The function of texture Along with rich black hardware, the unique backsplash adds an element of handcrafted care that naturally draws your eye throughout the space. The unevenness of each tile provides the space with intentional imperfections, giving it life and visual delight. Textures like these are great conversation starters or simply eye candy. To extend their living and dining spaces to the exterior, our clients also updated the numerous decks around the home, as well as the cladding. This gave us the opportunity to develop a texture and color story for their exteriors. Considering finishes in a location as distinctive as the Western Slope can either be viewed as a challenge or an opportunity. We have the desert, evergreen groves, riversides, and snowstorms to glean inspiration from while designing. For us, utilizing palettes that compliment the home’s natural surroundings is crucial. This home happens to live on a densely wooded plot of land with mature trees providing plenty of shade. This backdrop informed our color selections, while the existing architecture drove the material selections. The wood decking adds warmth, the horizontal cream siding brightens, the gray cedar leaves a part of the original architectural intent, and the green entry wall adds drama. The existing beams were left original because it is difficult to find materials that match the grandeur of the home. Recognizing good design Next time you walk into a well-designed custom home and immediately feel at ease, take some time to notice why you may be feeling that way. The subtlety of blending textures and colors can have a profound impact on how a space is perceived. You can see some of our other design projects here.

Un duplex graphique et coloré – Projet Gambetta

Mon Concept Habitation

Conçu et réalisé par notre agence lilloise, ce duplex de 200m² est situé dans le quartier de Wazemmes. Les propriétaires de l’appartement ont fait appel à nos services pour rénover le rez-de-chaussée comprenant l’entrée, la pièce à vivre, la cuisine ouverte sur le séjour et la salle de bain familiale située à l’étage. Tel un fil conducteur particulièrement bien pensé, le bois s’invite par touches à travers des menuiseries réalisées sur mesure par notre menuisier lillois : meuble TV, coins bureaux pour télétravailler, bibliothèque, claustras ou encore penderie avec banquette intégrée…Parallèlement à leur côté fonctionnel, elles apportent esthétisme et graphisme au projet. On aime la douceur de la palette de couleurs choisies par l’architecte d’intérieur : vert amande et beige rosé, qui s’harmonisent à la perfection avec le blanc et le bois pour créer une atmosphère particulièrement chaleureuse. Dans la cuisine, l’agencement en U ingénieusement pensé permet d’intégrer de multiples rangements tout en favorisant la circulation. Quant à la salle de bain, elle en ferait rêver plus d’un.e… Baignoire îlot, douche, double vasque, porte verrière coulissante, WC et même buanderie cachée ; tout a été pensé dans les moindres détails.

Dallas | Standwood Dr | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Encino CL

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen that transcends decades of modernism from 1950's to 21st Century. Combine an "L" shaped kitchen with a bar pass through to the dining room

The East Sussex Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Lovely kitchen remodel featuring inset cabinetry, herringbone patterned tile, Cedar & Moss lighting, and freshened up surfaces throughout. Design: Cohesively Curated. Photos: Carina Skrobecki. Build: Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Il Centennal

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photo by Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lake Street Modern Classic

Form + Field

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wood Cabinets

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gulf Coast Grandeur

Showplace Cabinetry

Just a few steps away from an amazing view of the Gulf of Mexico, this expansive new multi-level Southwest Florida home has Showplace Cabinetry throughout. This beautiful home not only has the ultimate features for entertaining family or large groups of visitors, it also provides secluded private space for its owners. This spectacular Showplace was designed by Adalay Cabinets & Interiors of Tampa, FL. Kitchen Perimeter: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: Showplace Paints - Oyster Kitchen Island: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: ColorSelect Custom Butlers Pantry: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Library: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Family Room: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: Showplace Paints - Extra White Morning Bar (master): Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Master Bath: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Gallery Bar: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Guest Bath: Door Style: Concord Construction: EVO Full-Access/Frameless Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn Guest Closet: Door Style: Pendleton Construction: EVO Full-Access/Frameless Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: Showplace Paints - White II Study Bath: Door Style: Concord Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Peppercorn

Beautiful Blended Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Photo: Curb Appeal Photography
Small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

Gina Sims Designs

Cati Teague Photography Cabinet design by Dove Studio.
Design ideas for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Bursting Bungalow

Meadowlark Design+Build

An Ann Arbor Michigan bungalow style kitchen gets a remodel by removing walls and reconfiguring the space with a brand new kitchen. This remodel was built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo: Sean Carter

Classic & Charming Family Home

Charleston Building and Development

Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Midcentury Kitchen

This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island and a single-bowl sink.

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Ceramic 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!