An extension provides the beautiful galley kitchen in this 4 bedroom house with feature glazed domed ceiling which floods the room with natural light. Full height cabinetry maximises storage whilst beautiful curved features enliven the design.

Large kitchen island with marble top

Artichoke

A bespoke kitchen for a large family house in antiqued oak, Carrara marble and stainless steel worktops. Ironmongery is burnished nickel and the sink is stainless steel. Maple end grained chopping block. La Cornue range oven with chrome detailing. Hand painted dresser with bronze cabinet fittings.

Magnificent Larder Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white cabinets.

Kauna'oa Traditional Hawaiian Residence

Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.

Ian Lindsey
Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Linda Flora Dr.

Kami Rezai

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Sonya Cotter

The bespoke steel frame that clads the stone add to materiality and durability. Stone Kitchen Island Detail. Limestone flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Luxury Bespoke Kitchen | Hadley Wood

Humphrey Munson

This luxury bespoke kitchen is situated in a stunning family home in the leafy green London suburb of Hadley Wood. The kitchen is from the Nickleby range, a design that is synonymous with classic contemporary living. The kitchen cabinetry is handmade by Humphrey Munson’s expert team of cabinetmakers using traditional joinery techniques. The kitchen itself is flooded with natural light that pours in through the windows and bi-folding doors which gives the space a super clean, fresh and modern feel. The large kitchen island takes centre stage and is cleverly divided into distinctive areas using a mix of silestone worktop and smoked oak round worktop. The kitchen island is painted and because the client really loved the Spenlow handles we used those for this Nickleby kitchen. The double Bakersfield smart divide sink by Kohler has the Perrin & Rowe tap and a Quooker boiling hot water tap for maximum convenience. The painted cupboards are complimented by smoked oak feature accents throughout the kitchen including the two bi-folding cupboard doors either side of the range cooker, the round bar seating at the island as well as the cupboards for the integrated column refrigerator, freezer and curved pantry. The versatility of this kitchen lends itself perfectly to modern family living. There is seating at the kitchen island – a perfect spot for a mid-week meal or catching up with a friend over coffee. The kitchen is designed in an open plan format and leads into the dining area which is housed in a light and airy conservatory garden room.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Desert Contemporary kitchen with large island, extensive use of natural materials - stone, wood and metal. Wolff/Sub Zero appliances. Architect - Bing Hu. Contractor - Manship Builder. Interior Design - Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman Photo Mark Boisclair Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

PRINCES HILL

Christopher Elliott Design

black kitchen, timber slats, feature ceiling, island bench Photography: Jack Lovel
Photo of an expansive modern open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Biedermeier Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was commissioned by a very well-known interior designer, based in central London, for her own home. She was very keen to have a kitchen inspired by Biedermeier furniture. Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany in the early 1800s, based on utilitarian principles. It came to describe a simpler interpretation of the French Empire style of Napoleon I: with clean lines and a simple, elegant look. With this brief, a bespoke kitchen was made from maple with birds eye maple panelling and ebonised black detailing. Black granite work surfaces and black appliances all combine to create an extremely elegant kitchen with a neoclassical and sophisticated look. The design and placing of the cabinets and sink, the central island and the kitchen table all mean that this is a hugely practical kitchen, able to cater for and accommodate a large number of guests. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Preston Hollow - Transitional

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

Kitchen
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Gates Mills Kitchen

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

This wonderful home needed a bigger kitchen but the owner did not want to add on so we redefined the space to create a beatiful new kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and granite tops

Chelsea Townhouse renovation

Tim Clarke-Payton.com

A large family kitchen with breakfast bar, island and dining area leading onto a home cinema room photographed by Tim Clarke-Payton
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Open plan Pale Blue Kitchen Dining and Living Space

Farnham Furnishers Ltd

photographer - Michel Focard de Fontefiguires
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, limestone floors, with island and grey floor.

Nelson Street

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with large Island in painted plum finish

Christopher Howard

Traditional style kitchen with soft white cabinets complemented by a large Island painted in a plum coloured finish. The Island sink has a Quooker boiling tap while the American fridge freezer, Microwave and coffee machine are set into the wall.

Auszug in Shaker Küche

Welter & Welter GmbH

Welter & Welter Köln Cook´s Blue - Die blaue Shaker Küche Zuerst waren die Bodenfliesen, dann ist die Küche gebaut worden. Wir haben diese Küche nach den Wünschen des Kunden an den Raum angepasst. Die Küche ist mit 11m² sehr klein, aber offen zum großen Wohnraum. Die Insel ist der Mittelpunkt der Wohnung, hier werden Plätzchen gebacken, Hausaufgaben gemacht oder in der Sonne gefrühstückt. Der Kühlschrank und Einbaubackofen wurden aus der alten Küche übernommen, das Gaskochfeld ist neu. Das Kochfeld würde bewusst nicht in die Insel geplant, hier ist später noch eine Haube geplant und dies würde die Küche zu stark vom Wohnraum abtrennen. Der Einbaubackofen wurde bewusst in der Rückseite der Insel "versteckt", so ist er von der Raumseite aus nicht zu sehen. Die Arbeitsplatten sind aus Eiche, mit durchgehender Lamelle, als Besonderheit wurde hier die Arbeitsplatte der Insel auf dem Sideboard-Schrank fortgeführt. Die Muschelgriffe sind aus England im Industriedesign gehalten. Der Spülstein ist von Villeroy und Boch, 90cm Breit mit 2 Becken, der Geschirrspüler von Miele ist Vollintegriert. Die ganze Küche ist aus Vollholz und handlackiert mit Farben von Farrow and Ball aus England.

Natural wood countertop

Littlebranch Farm

Live edge natural wood countertops, rustic bar stools, hickory cabinets with redwood doors and antler knobs. Photo by Roger Wade
Large country eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen Island

chas architects

Plaster walls, steel windows, and a white oak plank ceiling give this gathering room and kitchen a transitional feel.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and limestone floors.

Lincoln Park - Howe

Middlefork Development LLC

Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Limestone 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!