Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Detail of small kitchen with compact range. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Shiloh Cabinetry

Dietz' Kitchen Gallery

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Kitchen design - Navy base cabinets with timber cabinets above. Black met arch with polished Venetian plaster finish. Handmade tiles to splash back . Curved island bench with wicker counter stools. Hardwood floor.

Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kitchen design

Jones Britain Kitchens

We chose a flat, matt laminate door in a pale grey with matching grey cabinets. The tall larders surround the American Style fridge freezer, housing all food storage at one end of the kitchen. The main worksurfaces with the large sink, Quooker Flex boiling tap, dishwasher and pull out bins, provide ample space for food preparation and the open shelf above keeps all essential accessories easily accessible. Tall cabinets at the end, housing the single ovens and multipurpose storage, balance the overall look in the room without being overpowering so near the dining area. The island is that central hub with bar stool seating, allowing for comfortable conversation while the meal is being prepared or a quick snack. Plenty of deep drawer storage below for all pots, pans and cutlery keep them in that central zone. The beautiful, veined quartz worksurfaces, including book matched end panels on the island, bring that touch of luxury and detail which compliments the grey green paint used on the accent wall. From our Masterclass Range of Furniture

arboleda

square three architecture, inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, multiple islands, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Tiny But Mighty Kitchen

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

McConnell

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

This true mid-century modern home was ready to be revived. The home was built in 1959 and lost its character throughout the various remodels over the years. Our clients came to us trusting that with our help, they could love their home again. This design is full of clean lines, yet remains playful and organic. The first steps in the kitchen were removing the soffit above the previous cabinets and reworking the cabinet layout. They didn't have an island before and the hood was in the middle of the room. They gained so much storage in the same square footage of kitchen. We started by incorporating custom flat slab walnut cabinetry throughout the home. We lightened up the rooms with bright white countertops and gave the kitchen a 3-dimensional emerald green backsplash tile. In the hall bathroom, we chose a penny round floor tile, a terrazzo tile installed in a grid pattern from floor-to-ceiling behind the floating vanity. The hexagon mirror and asymmetrical pendant light are unforgettable. We finished it with a frameless glass panel in the shower and crisp, white tile. In the master bath, we chose a wall-mounted faucet, a full wall of glass tile which runs directly into the shower niche and a geometric floor tile. Our clients can't believe this is the same home and they feel so lucky to be able to enjoy it every day.

Thornton

Minale + Mann

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, green splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and green benchtop.

Lake House

Chris Van Genechten - Kitchen & Bath Design

Photo of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Innes Residence

Ibarra Rosano Design Architects

Photographer: Bill Timmerman Builder: Jillian Builders
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Innes Residence

Ibarra Rosano Design Architects

Photographer: Bill Timmerman Builder: Jillian Builders
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with with island, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, a double-bowl sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

Small Tahoe Cabin Home

The Design Shoppe

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey 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.

Barn Conversion

David Hall Kitchen and Furniture Makers

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Restructuration d’une cuisine - 24 m²

IIM architecte

Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Küche in Kirsche kombiniert mit Türkis und Anthrazit

Tischlerei Werner

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Brach

VMID

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Grey Floor 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!