Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, bamboo floors, no island and brown floor.

d e l a M o s e l l e

catlin stothers design

An open concept was among the priorities for the renovation of this split-level St Lambert home. The interiors were stripped, walls removed and windows condemned. The new floor plan created generous sized living spaces that are complemented by low profile and minimal furnishings. The kitchen is a bold statement featuring deep navy matte cabinetry and soft grey quartz counters. The 14’ island was designed to resemble a piece of furniture and is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or entertain large gatherings. Practical storage needs are accommodated in full height towers with flat panel doors. The modern design of the solarium creates a panoramic view to the lower patio and swimming pool. The challenge to incorporate storage in the adjacent living room was solved by juxtaposing the dramatic dark kitchen millwork with white built-ins and open wood shelving. The tiny 25sf master ensuite includes a custom quartz vanity with an integrated double sink. Neutral and organic materials maintain a pure and calm atmosphere.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Dekton Aura worktops and splash backs

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

This Dekton Aura worktop has a matt finish. It means the grain is more visible than if it were polished because of no reflections. A very practical worktop which is extremely durable.

Charlton Kings Open Plan Kitchen Living

Contour

This project is a beautiful example of stylish open plan living. Featuring tall cabinetry in Classic FF Carbon Grey paired with Advance Classic FF Merino on the base cabinets. The Silestone worktop in Dessert Silver has a suede finish with a 20mm shark-nose edging detail. The open shelving in Mountain Robina completes the contemporary monochrome look.

Custom Under-Sink Pull-out Drawer

The Cabinet Shoppe

Island with custom undersink u-shaped pullout drawer and flush toekick trim
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

Refresh Renovations Tauranga

Mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

California Scandi-Modern

Libby Raab Architecture

Linear Kitchen open to Living Room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Harris Kitchen

JOHN EADON

The Harris Kitchen uses our slatted cabinet design which draws on contemporary shaker and vernacular country but with a modern rustic feel. This design lends itself beautifully to both freestanding or fitted furniture and can be used to make a wide range of freestanding pieces such as larders, dressers and islands. This Kitchen is made from English Character Oak and custom finished with a translucent sage coloured Hard Wax Oil which we mixed in house, and has the effect of a subtle wash of colour without detracting from the character, tonal variations and warmth of the wood. This is a brilliant hardwearing, natural and breathable finish which is water and stain resistant, food safe and easy to maintain. The slatted cabinet design was originally inspired by old vernacular freestanding kitchen furniture such as larders and meat safes with their simple construction and good airflow which helped store food and provisions in a healthy and safe way, vitally important before refrigeration. These attributes are still valuable today although rarely used in modern cabinetry, and the Slat Cabinet series does this with very narrow gaps between the slats in the doors and cabinet sides. Emily & Greg commissioned this kitchen for their beautiful old thatched cottage in Warwickshire. The kitchen it was replacing was out dated, didn't use the space well and was not fitted sympathetically to the space with its old uneven walls and low beamed ceilings. A carefully considered cupboard and drawer layout ensured we maximised their storage space, increasing it from before, whilst opening out the space and making it feel less cramped. The cabinets are made from Oak veneered birch and poplar core ply with solid oak frames, panels and doors. The main cabinet drawers are dovetailed and feature Pippy/Burr Oak fronts with Sycamore drawer boxes, whilst the two Larders have slatted Oak crate drawers for storage of vegetables and dry goods, along with spice racks shelving and automatic concealed led lights. The wall cabinets and shelves also have a continuous strip of dotless led lighting concealed under the front edge, providing soft light on the worktops.

Silver Summit

Imbue Design

White oak acts as a visual and tactile counterpoint to dark brick throughout the home.
Photo of a modern open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Clean White with Stone Ash

Consilium B LLC

Chrisp White Fenix Kitchen, with recessed Handle Profiles in Stainless Steel, paired with a clean and bright stone ash laminate
Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

MLL | Balanced Contradictions

PLUS ULTRA studio

Foto: Federico Villa Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Piso con buhardilla para una familia

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Middle Cove House

INSITE STUDIO

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine

W&D

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Canyon Heights

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Canyon Heights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Clean White with Stone Ash

Consilium B LLC

Chrisp White Fenix Kitchen, with recessed Handle Profiles in Stainless Steel, paired with a clean and bright stone ash laminate
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Charlton Kings Open Plan Kitchen Living

Contour

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Engineered Quartz 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!