Design ideas for a transitional separate kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Brighton Victorian Renovation

Everlong Constructions

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

WHISTLER STREET - KITCHEN + BUTLERS

Timpelle Kitchens

Stunning finishes including natural timber veneer, polyurethane & Caesarstone make for a professionally designed space. Opting for the contemporary V Groove cabinetry doors creates warmth & texture along with black accents to complete the look.

Wiley Park

Alamay Constructions Pty Ltd

Part of a massive open planned area which includes Dinning, Lounge,Kitchen and butlers pantry. Polished concrete through out with exposed steel and Timber beams.

East Hampton 5

Kevin O'Sullivan + Associates

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Open concept kitchen with fabric island pendants, dark veiny countertops, brown woven leather bar stools, cream tile backsplash, white cabinetry, black matte hardware, and custom built iron hood. An all day nook by the window boats custom cushions, and oversized iron pendant lighting.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Spanish

Cdot Design Studio

Photo of an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Riverbend Remodel

Maven Home Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stunning Nassau County Redesign

Jacqueline Rose Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Finsbury Park - Full House Renovation

Varisco Stone Ltd

Kitchen worktops and full height splashback in Calacatta Borghini
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hagen By The Sea

Gilbert Design Group

Beautiful leathered dolomite ( marble) countertops paired with the rift cut white oak cabinets, and marble backsplash give this coastal home a rich but organic and casual style! Open shelves create a strong design statement while still offering lots of function.

Montclair Sanctuary

Tina Montemayor Design

Small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Dansford Ct, Marietta

Iroko Properties LLC

Our clients bought this house and we remodeled the kitchen in white with honed fantasy brown marble counters. We installed a new custom coat closet in place of the previous wet bar, a new custom desk with a waterfall walnut top to compliment the fantasy brown marble, matching shelves in the kitchen and over the desk.

Custom dry bar with refrigerator drawers

Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLC

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Addition/Renovation

GREAT FALLS Construction

Bob Narod Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, marble benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!