Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

「パワーを充電する場所」

㈱ハウスM21

担当建築家からの質問。「家とは何ですか？」に対して、「家とはパワーを充電する場所」と答えたお施主様。パワーを充電するために、自分たちがくつろげる空間を建築家と模索しました。より心地よく過ごせるように、お施主様のライフスタイルにあったリビング畳を採用。より心地よく過ごせるように、インテリアはシンプルに。玄関収納は、個人ごとに物が管理できるようにと、ロッカーのような作りにしました。またご主人が趣味の時間を過ごせるように、畳敷きの書斎スペースも確保。

スキップフロアーの家

株式会社　エムロード環境造形研究所

2段に変形した土地に建つ若い夫妻のための住まいである。上の段に住まいを、下の段を駐車場にという計画のようだったが、下の段にパブリックなスペースを、上の段に常用駐車場とプライベートなスペースを配置することで上下をつなぐ階段部分に斜面の庭の眺望と書棚を設けることで変形敷地を活かすことが可能となった。
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

サステナブル

NOBUKO FURUICHI INTERIORS株式会社

Scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Osaka with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

シンプルモダンなデザインの超快適な家

ナイトウタカシ建築設計事務所

Modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, linoleum floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

atelier aobadai

瀧浩明建築計画事務所/studio blank

This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Yokohama with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances, linoleum floors, no island, white floor and wallpaper.

悠遠の家

株式会社あかがわ建築設計室

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and wallpaper.

ふたば港南保育園

ベルーガ株式会社

保育園全体がカラフルで楽しい色使いで設計されていたので小窓から覗いたキッチンも楽しくなるビビッドカラーや柄でデザインしました。
Photo of a tropical single-wall separate kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

サステナブル

NOBUKO FURUICHI INTERIORS株式会社

Kitchen with Linoleum Floors and Wallpaper 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!