Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and purple benchtop.

Las Olas Isles Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

This unique and functional kitchen gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Black glass cabinet fronts used in the design offer ease of maintenance, and the kaleidoscope stone countertops and backsplash contrast the cabinetry and always look clean. Color was very important to this Client and this kitchen is definitely not lacking life. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, the centerpiece is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in this open concept kitchen. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. For a client who loves to cook, appliances were very important, and sub-zero and wolf appliances we used give them the best product available. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Under-cabinet task lighting offers illumination where it is most needed on the countertops. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and purple benchtop.

Interior design for a private home

CBD Glass Studios

This contemporary kitchen and living room were created and designed in collaboration with our partner Elena Karelskaya, an incredibly talented designer from Europe who awakens creativity in every composition. We carefully manufactured all the surfaces, furniture, and lighting, balancing different textures and textiles to embrace the exclusiveness of the house. This contemporary kitchen and living room were created and designed in collaboration with our partner Elena Karelskaya, an incredibly talented designer from Europe who awakens creativity in every composition. We carefully manufactured all the surfaces, furniture, and lighting, balancing different textures and textiles to embrace the exclusiveness of the house.

Kitchen renovation

A&G Marble - AGMarble.com

Quartzite kitchen counter tops with White Carrara Marble island top
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and purple benchtop.

Bayside Residence

Lewisham Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and purple benchtop.

Bayside Residence

Lewisham Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and purple benchtop.

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and purple benchtop.

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and purple benchtop.

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and purple benchtop.

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Romantic Modern Mansion

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Kitchen with Marble Floors and Purple 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!