Inspiration for a modern galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Drift Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Wollongong with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Cochrane Street

Finesse Projects

Kitchen in Paddington home with white benchtops, timber flooring, white marbled splashback. Contrasting black chairs with clear hanging lights.
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Smartstone Athena featured in amazing kitchen in Sydney beachside home

Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone

A classical beauty, Smartstone Athena was the perfect choice for island benchtop, back bench as well as the splashback that wrapped the entire kitchen area. Replicating natural stone, Athena has become a favourite choice for dominantly white kitchens as it provides the versatility and subtle accent with its unique veining and luminous white depth.

Oaks

Futureflip

Sleek and monochromatic kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Living Home

Cordony Group

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

8 Wylly Place, Hughes

Blackett Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen, Laundry & WIR

Simson Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Californian Bungalow Restoration

Home Builder

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Seashore

Nick Hayes Constructions

Seashore
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Elwood Art Deco Duplex

de.arch

Kitchen, Walk in Pantry & Hidden Laundry
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Feng Shui Designed Homes

Meritor Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Karakter Residence

Howes Design Co

Karakter is a Renowned south west custom home builder. We worked with Todd Huxley of Studium to create this beautiful pre-designed home with luxurious finishes. Launching a brand new boutique offering - Designed for lifestyle, entertainment and coastal vistas, your sanctuary awaits.

#MJHxRutland St, Clifton Hill Renovation

M.J.Harris Group

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Residential home designed by The Stables

Relm Furniture

Residential home designed by The Stables
Design ideas for a modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

ssd studio

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beach and Country House

Site Specific Designs

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Zuster House

Bijl Architecture

Transitional eat-in kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and light hardwood floors.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors 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!