Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Home Renovation

CRS Cabinets

This is a unique residential renovation that CRS Cabinets performed on a client's home. This customer chose the light gray wood color finish for the cabinets with the white granite counter tops. This color choice gives your kitchen a modern look and will make your cabinets stand out.

TH Full Kitchen Remodel

Adonis Kitchen & Bath

Full-gut kitchen remodel. Replaced cabinets, flooring, appliances, backsplash, lighting, etc.
This is an example of a small modern galley separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Signature Lanhydrock rangemodern shaker kitchen and boot room.

Kettle Co. Kitchens

We are really proud of the kitchens we build for our customers. We recently completed this beautiful modern shaker kitchen for a customer from our signature Lanhydrock range finished in our custom marine colour palette.

Dundas Street

Genesis Kitchens & Design

David Kimber
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and white benchtop.

CASA MD

Bossi Vigorito Building Interior

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This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, white benchtop and with island.

Heaton Road

Butterfield Architecture

A modern kitchen design, flooded with natural light from the sky lights above and the asymmetric glazing. With everything considered including where the clients would keep their cook books and photos.

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles

Bertrand Residence 2

Architectural Design Studio

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

HEXAGON HEAVEN

ARTO

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Mosman 2 Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Modern kitchen renovation within a pre-war era home in Mosman. The existing room was extended to enlarge the kitchen space whilst also providing the opportunity to improve natural lighting. The overall layout of the kitchen remains the same with the exception of a large scullery/pantry at one end and minor layout optimisations.

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

Kitchen renovation London Bridge

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Light can fully come in to illuminate whatever you are doing, cooking or dish washing, you don’t have to waste power during the day - thanks to our tailored kitchen renovation.

Manor Barn

PTC Kitchens

Main kitchen area with island and breakfast bar
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Kent with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Bloomfield, MI Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

This retired couple loves their home, cook daily meals and spend much of their time together in the kitchen. Our goal was to create a simple update that gave the homeowners a more comfortable feel of the space and a convenient way to work together in this new stage of their lives. Keeping the simplicity of the design was important, but it also needed to reflect 21st-century amenities. With this in mind, they chose a 36" SS Wolf Pro Gas Cooktop 18K Burner w/LED Indicators (CG365P/S) because they prefer to cook gas, loved the 5-burner setup and the knob location in the lower right corner of the unit. They were extremely excited about the DD36-SS ventilation with the concealed controls located in the drawer, as it works perfectly with the clean lines of the kitchen. One of the couple's favorite amenity in the kitchen is the Wolf WGCO100S Countertop oven. The recessed appliance garage was re-built with a stainless door specifically to house this unit. Felt pads have been applied to the feet to ensure our clients can pull the oven in and out for everyday use. They hate to admit it, but this may be their favorite appliance in the kitchen as they are now just cooking every day for two!

Paisley Project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

The open shelving is such a unique piece to this transitional kitchen. It really adds to the different design elements in this gorgeous kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home

Homes By Southern Image

The kitchen is both highly functional and beautiful. The natural light from the raised dormer above floods the large island and food preparation area. The pantry area to the left features sliding barn doors with frosted glass fronts. Open shelving in combination with the shaker cabinets add color and interest.

Mini cuisine à Paris

Mesure

Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, with island, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tottenham kitchen renovation

Patience Designs Studio Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Cement Tiles 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!