Au cœur de la place du Pin à Nice, cet appartement autrefois sombre et délabré a été métamorphosé pour faire entrer la lumière naturelle. Nous avons souhaité créer une architecture à la fois épurée, intimiste et chaleureuse. Face à son état de décrépitude, une rénovation en profondeur s’imposait, englobant la refonte complète du plancher et des travaux de réfection structurale de grande envergure. L’une des transformations fortes a été la dépose de la cloison qui séparait autrefois le salon de l’ancienne chambre, afin de créer un double séjour. D’un côté une cuisine en bois au design minimaliste s’associe harmonieusement à une banquette cintrée, qui elle, vient englober une partie de la table à manger, en référence à la restauration. De l’autre côté, l’espace salon a été peint dans un blanc chaud, créant une atmosphère pure et une simplicité dépouillée. L’ensemble de ce double séjour est orné de corniches et une cimaise partiellement cintrée encadre un miroir, faisant de cet espace le cœur de l’appartement. L’entrée, cloisonnée par de la menuiserie, se détache visuellement du double séjour. Dans l’ancien cellier, une salle de douche a été conçue, avec des matériaux naturels et intemporels. Dans les deux chambres, l’ambiance est apaisante avec ses lignes droites, la menuiserie en chêne et les rideaux sortants du plafond agrandissent visuellement l’espace, renforçant la sensation d’ouverture et le côté épuré.

Country Kitchen

Adam Gibson Design

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

High Street

Asher Homes Inc.

Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Carman Drive

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Modern white oak and blue painted custom cabinets
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances and brown floor.

Double Island Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The French Villa has a beautiful custom hood and range
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

17311 GR

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Menlo Park Modern

Mediterraneo Design Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

EAST COBB Modern Boho Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

King Street

Kelly Ferm Inc.

Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Cuisine ouverte et salle d'eau.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ashlar Surry Hills Apartment

3 Marks of Existence

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Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bright Modern Kitchen

Harte Remodels, LLC

A complete remodel of kitchen and surrounding rooms including breakfast room and family room - featuring horizontal quartersawn oak cabinetry, wolf/sub-zero appliances

Foothills Kitchen Remodel

Lee Shaw Architecture, LLC

Clean, contemporary lines with IKEA Birch cabinets, Silestone counters and hand painted tile in vibrant colors from Kelly Jo Designs in Albuquerque. Mexican furniture from El Paso Imports.

Stunning Kitchen

Alair Homes Longmont

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Needham Ranch

SLR Architecture Inc.

This tired ranch was in dire need of an update. Formerly the kitchen was separate from the living room and the dining area was severely undersized. SLR Architecture opened up the kitchen to the great room and defined the living and dining areas so that each space stands on it's own. With help from interior designer Justine Sterling the finishes, furniture, ad accessories were carefully considered so that the whole room works as an overall composition. A compact mud room was carved out of the back hall from a formally over sized laundry room so the family had a convenient drop zone, also the front entry was upgraded and a new rear deck was added for easier exterior access. Lighting was carefully considered so that different zones were well lit. photo: Jessica Delaney

Natural Beauty

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

It's nice to have a combination of large drawers and roll-out trays to accommodate small appliances.
Photo of a large tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Roma Road

Studio Fabbri

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

RÉNOVATION D'UN APPARTEMENT AVENUE SUFFREN

AM2 Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Paris with laminate benchtops, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, no island and black floor.

Irvine Remodel & Hardscape

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Rustic Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

Rustic Kitchen with Hammered Copper Sink, Bridge Style Faucet in Rustic Copper, Leathered Finish Granite Countertops, Mosaic Slate Tile Hexagon Backsplash, Polished Pewter Wall Color, Rustic Iron Cabinetry Hardware, Rustic Maple Cabinetry in Two Contrasting Stains with Raised Panel Fronts.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!