Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lake Life

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

We gave this newly-built weekend home in New London, New Hampshire a colorful and contemporary interior style. The successful result of a partnership with Smart Architecture, Grace Hill Construction and Terri Wilcox Gardens, we translated the contemporary-style architecture into modern, yet comfortable interiors for a Massachusetts family. Creating a lake home designed for gatherings of extended family and friends that will produce wonderful memories for many years to come.

ORCHID II

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wilson Mountain Residence

Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design

Pat Sudmeier
Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Fairview Residence

Alchemy Design Studio

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and a double-bowl sink.

Jewel Box House

Wicked Smart Homes

Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback and with island.

Modern Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lawson Project

Pioneer Kitchens

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Figured Maple Kitchen

Jim Farris Cabinets

The contrasting colors and textures make this contemporary style kitchen quite stunning. Figured maple veneers, black granite, white marble, stainless steel, ebonized oak, and stained concrete are just some of the high-end finishes that really make this kitchen pop! We actually built this kitchen twice, once before Hurricane Ike, and once after. - photos by Jim Farris

Mississippi Modern

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Semi-detached reno

Arnal Photography

Arnal Photography This homeowner renovated semi-detached home in Toronto is one of those rare spaces I recently photographed for a realtor friend. From what the homeowner has told me, the stained glass and light fixtures were with the house… in the attic… when they purchased it. Over a period of years they removed plaster, revealing the brick behind it, closed in the wall between the dining room and the living room (which had been opened by a previous owner) using the stained glass panels. The interesting thing was that the stained glass panels were all slightly different sizes, so their treatment in mounting them had to be especially careful. They also paid particular attention to maintaining the heritage look of the space while upgrading utilities and adding their own more modern touches. The eclectic blend just adds to the charm of the home. Not afraid of bright colour, the daughter’s room is a shocking shade of orange, but somehow, it works! Unfortunately, being the photographer, I have little information on sourcing aside from knowing that the kitchen is from Ikea. That said, I think this is a space that holds inspiration beyond the imagination!

Kitchens

Joseph Deats Photography

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Modern Lux Duplex

Amalfi Tiles

Contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Project 2

Ted Smith Design

Country l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

Ferris Home Improvements

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Industrial Parade Home

CVI Design - Carly Visser

Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kleine offene Küche in modernen Farben

Viebrockhaus

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

Design ideas for a small midcentury kitchen in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, a single-bowl sink and white benchtop.

Portfolio

Ilona Berzups Photography

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Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey 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!