Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

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.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, linoleum floors, a double-bowl sink, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Small Pantry

Tailored Living/Premier Garage of the Motor City

Michael J Letvin
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Blackstone Renovations and Remodeling

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, a drop-in sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Jetson's Retro Vintage Kitchen

Jason Straw Woodworker

Phillip Marcel http://meghanmeyer.com/
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, glass tile splashback, blue cabinets, beige splashback, linoleum floors, no island and beige floor.

Retro Kitchen

Hammer & Hand

The 3x3 tile used on the new backsplash and wainscoting is a reference to this original detail, and allowed the team to simplify the number of surfaces employed in the kitchen. - Mitchell Snyder Photography

Ross

Your Cabinet Source

Marsh Kitchen Cabinetry Hatteras Blue with Wilsonart Drama Marble Laminate Countertops
This is an example of a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances and no island.

Квартира у сквера

Ira Sagun

Однокомнатная квартира в тихом переулке центра Москвы. Среди встроенной техники - стиральная машина с функцией сушки, СВЧ, холодильник, компактная варочная панель.

Modern Kitchen Designs- San Fernando Valley

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

Less is More modern interior approach includes simple hardwood floor,single wall solid black laminate kitchen cabinetry and kitchen island, clean straight open space layout. A lack of clutter and bold accent color palettes tie into the minimalist approach to modern design.

construction des maisons bois siamoises à La Wantzenau

ballast architectes

Mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Strasbourg with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Palmetto Bluff Cottage/Design Studio, SC

lisa furey interiors

Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

Nobilia Kitchens

Kütchen

This is an example of a modern eat-in kitchen in Hamilton with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops and with island.

Décoration et rénovation d'un deux-pièces douillet à Paris 18

E.D. Décoration d'Intérieur

Cuisine ouverte avec crédence en zelliges vert d'eau et plan de travail en bois
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

La pointe de l’optimisation, 22m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

Pour la rénovation complète de ce studio, le brief des propriétaires était clair : que la surface accueille tous les équipements d’un grand appartement. La répartition des espaces était néanmoins contrainte par l’emplacement de deux fenêtres en L, et celui des évacuations de plomberie positionnées à l’entrée, ne laissant pas une grande liberté d’action. Pari tenu pour l’équipe d’Ameo Concept : une cuisine offrant deux plans de travail avec tout l’électroménager nécessaire (lave linge, four, lave vaisselle, plaque de cuisson), une salle d’eau harmonieuse tout en courbes, une alcôve nuit indépendante et intime où des rideaux délimitent l’espace. Enfin, une pièce à vivre fonctionnelle et chaleureuse, comportant un espace dînatoire avec banquette coffre, sans oublier le salon offrant deux couchages complémentaires. Une rénovation clé en main, où les moindres détails ont été pensés pour valoriser le bien.

Harmonie colorée de cette maison années 30

Bulles & Taille-crayon

Le salon autrefois séparé de la cuisine a laissé place à une pièce unique. L'ouverture du mur porteur a pris la forme d'une arche pour faire écho a celle présente dans l'entrée. Les courbes se sont invitées dans le dessin de la verrière et le choix du papier peint. Le coin repas s'est immiscé entre la cuisine et le salon. L'ensemble a été conçu sur mesure pour notre studio.

Musselburgh Flat Upgrade

EMF Management

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Edinburgh with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Ernest - Rénovation totale d'un appartement de 40m2 pour location meublée

Marie-Amelie Home Design

Une cuisine compacte qui a tout d'une grande. Finition blanc mat, chêne et crédence verte effet zellige pour se marier avec les tomettes d'origine. Les touches de laiton apportent la touche d'élégance.

Cambridge Green

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Colour: Canyon Green Worktops: Laminate Natural Wood
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Laminate Benchtops 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!