Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Engawa House

Arcke Pty Ltd

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.

Woodford - A contemporary classic

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

One of Wendy's main wishes on the brief was a large pantry.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

SPACE TOWER

Blum UK

Blum 1200mm SPACE TOWER in LEGRABOX free complete with AMBIA-LINE Inner Dividing System
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey floor.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blended Balance

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Complete Apartment Renovation

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Funky, fun, functional kitchen

Mastercraft Kitchens New Zealand

The Hafele 150mm pull out pantry nestles next to this and is perfect for bottle storage. Photographer: Jamie Cobel
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Pull out pantry to house laundry detergents and sundries

Brilliant Design Concepts

A pull out pantry to hide all your laundry sundries. Jeff Hawkins Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Castle Circuit Seaforth

Bathrooms By Oldham

We were engaged to modernise our client's home including bathroom, new flooring and kitchen refresh . He wanted a contemporary, minimalistic design. This was achieved by using stunning stone look large format tiles with concave finger tile feature walls, custom timber to add warmth in the bathroom. The walls were painted in Dulux Dieskau to add a new vibrance which complemented the new floors and carpet. continuity was kept within the home by also featuring the concave finger tile in the kitchen.

Edwardian Bayside Home

Studio Stijl

Inspiration for a mid-sized open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, with island and flat-panel cabinets.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

WOODBINE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

ALL THE TONES - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, featuring a warm woodgrain lamiwood colour and a white polyurethane - Shadowline profile - Blum corner drawer and pull out caddy cabinet - Appliance cabinet, with a bi-fold opening door a single opening pocket door - Talostone 'Calacatta Gold' splashback and benchtop - Recessed LED strip lighting Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Prahran

A Blind Pash Interiors

Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Castle Circuit Seaforth

Bathrooms By Oldham

Kitchen

Sharon Campbell Architects

This Kitchen is both fresh and calming in appearance, utilising natural materials and simple detailing. It contains all the functional needs of a family kitchen whilst concealing all the clutter in the ample storage, and it sits seamlessly within the open plan living space. It is surrounded by windows on three sides giving it a direct connection to the courtyard, and gardens and ample light and ventilation.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

Edwardian Bayside Home

Studio Stijl

Design ideas for a mid-sized open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pull Out Pantry Kitchen with 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!