This is an example of an asian l-shaped kitchen in Yokohama with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Reforma integral en el Carmen

GOSENDE NAVARRO · studio

Una cocina funcional, con gran capacidad de almacenamiento y en la que exponen objetos decorativos, especies, plantas aromáticas y con El Carmen de fondo como fondo de visión permanente. Fotografía. Adrián Mora

Old Pine Wood Kitchen Island Rustic & Industrial Workbench Design By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Kitchen island made entirely of Old pine, which aesthetically follows the old carpenter's bench, in fact comes with a chromed side clamp. Equipped with three through drawers in different sizes as well as open compartments. Galvanized metal handles. Ideal as a center room workbench in the kitchen, but also as a counter for presenting products of any kind.

オアシスのある棲み家／SESSION PIECE

株式会社シーフォーデザインレーベル

Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

Daniel Shapiro: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Adrienne DeRosa

The first impression upon entering Daniel Shapiro's apartment is of a well-balanced interplay between periods and materials. “I have always wanted to live in a loft space”, Shapiro explains, “and I wanted an authentic loft, with an industrial feel that didn't seem manufactured or new.” Vintage Toledo Barstools from Restoration Hardware contrast the minimal edge of the stainless steel island. Placed immediately beyond the entrance, the stool’s style offers a hint of the industrial nature of the space. Photo: Adrienne M DeRosa © 2012 Houzz Design: KEA Design

Sleek Modern Oak Kitchen

Lewis&Hill

Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

episode 49 「太陽がそそぐ家」　　　

（株）Life with Style

オーダーキッチンを中心にした、太陽と自然素材に溢れるシックな空間　photo by Hitomi Mese
Design ideas for a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Edimax Focus

TILESHOP

Photo Credit: Edimax Ceramiche Tileshop 1005 Harrison Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Other Locations: San Jose and Van Nuys
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Relooking appartement Paris ouest

CHRISTIANSEN DESIGN

Elisabeth Christiansen et Yvan Moreau
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sous les toits

Victoire de Boissieu

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sleek Modern Oak Kitchen

Lewis&Hill

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Multiform / Villa Västra Hamnen /

Multiform

Köksön i ek är vald i Form 1. Form 1 är Multiforms första originalkök i trä. Med sitt ikoniska utseende står köket som symbol för den unika estetik och höga kvalitet som kännetecknar vårt arbete. Form 1 designades i Danmark 1982 och är resultatet av Carsten Michelsens vision om att skapa ett elegant, klassiskt och tidlöst kök av kompromisslösa material. I dag betraktas Form 1 som en modern dansk designklassiker, och den lättigenkännliga stilen finns i en lång rad lösningar för hela hemmet. Kombinationen av traditionellt snickarhantverk och känsla för minsta lilla detalj gör att Form 1 är designat och byggt för att hålla hela livet.

Sleek Modern Oak Kitchen

Lewis&Hill

This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Concept Lausanne, la verticalité accentue la pureté des lignes

Eggersmann France

Cuisine résolument haut de gamme, design et équilibrée. Luxueuse et qualitative, elle renferme énormément de pièces fonctionnelles qui lui confère une ergonomie remarquable.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets and Stainless Steel 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!