Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Arnos Grove Home

The Wood Works

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Morrison Earth House

BONSAI

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Spectacular Contemporary

Parsons Construction Inc

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Open Concept Kitchen Living Room in Strongsville, OH

HTZ Construction

We installed a structural beam so that we could remove walls and totally open up this space! We installed new cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, flooring and paint for a space that is perfect for entertaining! Decorating by Colleen Primm Design.

White Kitchen with Maple Accents

MAK Design + Build Inc.

While open-concept kitchens seem to be all the rage, these days. This kitchen proves that you can have a U-shaped kitchen that is also modern, functional, and beautiful. This kitchen doesn’t have a large footprint, but the combination of material choice and use of space help make it a great place to cook and entertain in. The cabinets are a white painted shaker, classic and clean, and while the maple elements on the island and window frames and the blue tile add some interest without overwhelming the space. The white built-out range hood and maple open shelving also help to make the upper level of cabinets seem light and easy on the eyes. The large maple-wrapped beam separating the kitchen from the living room perfectly ties the kitchen into the rest of the living space. Some of the functional elements that help bring this space together are the cabinet accessories and the island with built-in storage. One of the issues with U-shaped kitchens is that the layout often creates two blind corner base cabinets which usually become black pits for kitchen items to get lost in. By installing a magic corner in one and a lazy susan in the other, we were able to maximize this kitchen’s functionality. Other features, like a built-in trash pullout and integrate LED lights throughout, help make this kitchen the perfect blend of form and function.

Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This open plan kitchen is a mix of Anthracite Grey & Platinum Light Grey in a matt finish. This handle-less kitchen is a very contemporary design. The Ovens are Siemens StudioLine Black steel, the hob is a 2in1 Miele downdraft extractor which works well on the island.

Minimal and Contemporary North London Kitchen Extension

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Durham Road is our minimal and contemporary extension and renovation of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. Custom joinery hides away all the typical kitchen necessities, and an all-glass box seat will allow the owners to enjoy their garden even when the weather isn’t on their side. Despite a relatively tight budget we successfully managed to find resources for high-quality materials and finishes, underfloor heating, a custom kitchen, Domus tiles, and the modern oriel window by one finest glassworkers in town.

Noir Peaks

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a country galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Paxton House

Spotlight Design Center

A beautiful two tone - Polar and Navy Kitchen with gold hardware.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Ranch Creek Ranch

MA Studios

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Jeeves House

emerymcclure architecture

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Shea Paradise | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen & Before/After

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Beautiful "Transitional" kitchen design. Painted white, raised panel cabinets on the wall with a contrasting Cherry Slate island. The floors are a porcelain wood plank. Counter tops are two different materials. We used a beige quartz in the kitchen and quartzite on the island. The backsplash is largely 3x6 white ceramic subway tile with an accent above the cooktop. The hood is custom made by Matt Reidhead. Enjoy! #kitchen #design #cabinets #kitchencabinets #kitchendesign #trends #kitchentrends #designtrends #modernkitchen #moderndesign #transitionaldesign #transitionalkitchens #farmhousekitchen #farmhousedesign #scottsdalekitchens #scottsdalecabinets #scottsdaledesign #phoenixkitchen #phoenixdesign #phoenixcabinets #kitchenideas #designideas #kitchendesignideas

Helena Drive - Scandinavian Minimalism

The Contractor Guys

This is an example of a scandinavian kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Minimal and Contemporary North London Kitchen Extension

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Coastal Loft

Parker&Harlow Inc.

Small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Ideas

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a beautiful combination of Navy Blue painted and gray stained Hickory cabinets that’s sure to be an eye-catcher. The elegant “Morel” stain blends and harmonizes the natural Hickory wood grain while emphasizing the grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinated with the cool, deep blue paint. The “Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams is a stunning deep blue paint color that is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been a part of Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for several years, making the top 6 colors for 2017 through 2020. Beyond the beautiful exterior, there is so much well-thought-out storage and function behind each and every cabinet door. The two beautiful blue countertop towers that frame the modern wood hood and cooktop are two intricately designed larder cabinets built to meet the homeowner’s exact needs. The larder cabinet on the left is designed as a beverage center with apothecary drawers designed for housing beverage stir sticks, sugar packets, creamers, and other misc. coffee and home bar supplies. A wine glass rack and shelves provides optimal storage for a full collection of glassware while a power supply in the back helps power coffee & espresso (machines, blenders, grinders and other small appliances that could be used for daily beverage creations. The roll-out shelf makes it easier to fill clean and operate each appliance while also making it easy to put away. Pocket doors tuck out of the way and into the cabinet so you can easily leave open for your household or guests to access, but easily shut the cabinet doors and conceal when you’re ready to tidy up. Beneath the beverage center larder is a drawer designed with 2 layers of multi-tasking storage for utensils and additional beverage supplies storage with space for tea packets, and a full drawer of K-Cup storage. The cabinet below uses powered roll-out shelves to create the perfect breakfast center with power for a toaster and divided storage to organize all the daily fixings and pantry items the household needs for their morning routine. On the right, the second larder is the ultimate hub and center for the homeowner’s baking tasks. A wide roll-out shelf helps store heavy small appliances like a KitchenAid Mixer while making them easy to use, clean, and put away. Shelves and a set of apothecary drawers help house an assortment of baking tools, ingredients, mixing bowls and cookbooks. Beneath the counter a drawer and a set of roll-out shelves in various heights provides more easy access storage for pantry items, misc. baking accessories, rolling pins, mixing bowls, and more. The kitchen island provides a large worktop, seating for 3-4 guests, and even more storage! The back of the island includes an appliance lift cabinet used for a sewing machine for the homeowner’s beloved hobby, a deep drawer built for organizing a full collection of dishware, a waste recycling bin, and more! All and all this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you at: https://www.durasupreme.com/find-a-showroom/

Gray and White Kitchen Remodel in New York City

KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and a peninsula.

CUBRO / Sarria

pfronts

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, coloured appliances, grey floor, vaulted and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Grey Floor and Vaulted 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!