In this alternate perspective of the kitchen, the thoughtful design continues to shine. The Gaggenau appliances stand ready to assist in culinary adventures, while the marble and quartzite countertops showcase their enduring beauty. The brass island, a consistent focal point, commands attention with its understated elegance. As you explore this space further, the influence of Parisian chic style remains evident, subtly blended with elements of reimagined brutalism and contemporary flair. Whether you're preparing a gourmet meal or hosting friends and family, this kitchen is a testament to the perfect fusion of style and function, offering both a culinary haven and a welcoming gathering space.

Manly Vale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen and Kitchen Island

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

open plan kitchen dining table rattan chairs rattan pendant marble fire place antique mirror sash windows glass pendant sawn oak kitchen cabinet door corian fronted kitchen cabinet door marble kitchen island bar stools engineered wood flooring brass kitchen handles mylands soho house wall colour sash windows automatic blinds window shelves oak shelving

Kitchen Peninsula with Bar Stool Seating

ULFBUILT

Create another space with a kitchen pennisula. With a kitchen peninsula, you have a breakfast bar, counter space, under counter storage drawers, and perhaps a working area with a Smart USP electrical outlet. The bay window kitchen sink raises the experience in this dream kitchen. Built by ULFBUILT, a custom home builder in the Vail Valley Colorado.

Quarry Point- Kitchen Island

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM: Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Curtin Construction Landscape Architect: Gregory Lombardi Design Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Beautifully Crafted in Clean and Minimalist Kitchen Design

United Signature Tacoma

A satisfying white marble countertop with a built-in sink in gold accent and a white and medium colored wood finishes
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway

SX Constructions

This kitchen pays homage to a British Colonial style of architecture combining formal design elements of the Victorian era with fresh tropical details inspired by the West Indies such as pineapples and exotic textiles. Every detail was meticulously planned, from the coffered ceilings to the custom made ‘cross’ overhead doors which are glazed and backlit. The classic blue joinery is in line with the Pantone Color Institute, Color of the Year for 2020 and brings a sense of tranquillity and calm to the space. The White Fantasy marble bench tops add an air of elegance and grace with the lambs tongue edge detail and timeless grey on white tones. Complete with a butler’s pantry featuring full height glass doors, this kitchen is truly luxurious.

Private Residence - La Jolla, CA

McQuaid Flooring, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Weir Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Manly Vale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This is a transitional kitchen in an open floor plan of a new construction home. With their love of antiques, the family used their artistic talents to construct the shell of the island themselves using salvaged door slabs, while we installed custom built drawers from one of our cabinetry lines. The kitchen features a 48" dual fuel Wolf range paired with a 48" Best custom range hood, Sub-Zero French Door refrigerator/freezer unit with integrated cabinet panels and a Wolf integrated warming drawer. The Rohl fireclay apron sink, faucet and selected seeded cabinet doors add a farmhouse feel blending with traditional finishes.

Bella Vista Waters

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

The kitchen is in a beautifully newly constructed multi-level luxury home The clients brief was a design where spaces have an architectural design flow to maintain a stylistic integrity Glossy and luxurious surfaces with Minimalist, sleek, modern appearance defines the kitchen All state of art appliances are used here All drawers and Inner drawers purposely designed to provide maximum convenience as well as a striking visual appeal. Recessed led down lights under all wall cabinets to add dramatic indirect lighting and ambience Optimum use of space has led to cabinets till ceiling height with 2 level access all by electronic servo drive opening Integrated fridges and freezer along with matching doors leading to scullery form part of a minimalistic wall complementing the symmetry and clean lines of the kitchen All components in the design from the beginning were desired to be elements of modernity that infused a touch of natural feel by lavish use of Marble and neutral colour tones contrasted with rich timber grain provides to create Interest. The complete kitchen is in flush doors with no handles and all push to open servo opening for wall cabinets The cleverly concealed pantry has ample space with a second sink and dishwasher along with a large area for small appliances storage on benchtop The center island piece is intended to reflect a strong style making it an architectural sculpture in the middle of this large room, thus perfectly zoning the kitchen from the formal spaces. The 2 level Island is perfect for entertaining and adds to the dramatic transition between spaces. Simple lines often lead to surprising visual patterns, which gradually build rhythm. New York marble backlit makes it a stunning Centre piece offset by led lighting throughout.

Arts & Crafts Kitchen Hampton

The Kitchen Designer

Simplified Arts & Crafts style kitchen. A large L-shaped kitchen with timber panelling to rear of island bench. Raised timber bar top to the island. Pale grey painted panel doors to the main part of the kitchen to match the marble top. Originally the room was painted yellow but a new owner has painted it in a neutral white - not as interesting or as in keeping with the Arts & Crafts style of the home.

Barnes Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Re finish existing cabinets, new countertop and backsplash to give the kitchen a fresh look.
Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Oxford Blue handle-less Shaker

Arlington Interiors

We love this space! The client wanted to open up two rooms into one by taking out the dividing wall. This really opened up the space and created a real social space for the whole family. The are lots f nice features within this design, the L shape island works perfectly in the space. The patterned floor and exposed brick work really give this design character. Silestone Quartz Marble finish worktops, Sheraton Savoy Shaker handles-less kitchen. Build work completed by NDW Build Photos by Murat Ozkasim

Royal River

Kitchen Cove Design Studio

Photography - www.kimsmithphoto.com Home Build by Russell P. Legare
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Braeswood | Grennoch Ln | $1M+

Showhomes Houston

Large custom white kitchen with blue island (breakfast bar) and marble counter tops.
Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop, coffered, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, with island and brown floor.

Lyon 7" | Silvan Resilient Hardwood Collection Customer Space | FL

Flooret

Neutral greys and muted taupes commingle to create the perfect blend of beauty and simplicity. Silvan Resilient Hardwood combines the highest-quality sustainable materials with an emphasis on durability and design. The result is a resilient floor, topped with an FSC® 100% Hardwood wear layer sourced from meticulously maintained European forests and backed by a waterproof guarantee, that looks stunning and installs with ease.

Cremorne Kitchen

Coastal Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Coffered 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!