Photo of a modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black floor.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Fashion suites of rooms in Kyiv

Design Studio Zimenko Yuriy

Дизайн Студия Юрия Зименко Сайт: www.Zimenko.ua
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with open cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors and black floor.

Charlestown Loft

Lim Design Studio, Inc

Sabrina Baloun
Design ideas for a small scandinavian kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

Matte & Gloss Interiors

Elective inspiration with accents in black, brass, and organic combination of textures and neutral colors.
Inspiration for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, black floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

River Glen

Shore and Co.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Corneille & Sofia

Monique B. Ménard

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Ile-des-Soeur

Ainsley Design & Concept

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Custom White Inset Kitchen

Inspyre Home Design

Modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black floor.

Oh My Divine Kitchen!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Toronto Industrial Loft Conversion

Fuse Flooring

Thoughts on the black island with the white kitchen?
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Forest Heights

Rebuild

Kitchen to level with Wolf and Sub Zero. Rebuild LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with white shaker profile cabinets and marble benchtops

Improva

Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional kitchen

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Appartement Morel Ladeuil

Primrose Finet Architecture

Mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Philly Suburb Clean and Sophisticated Kitchen Remodel

Rittenhouse Home

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island and black floor.

Dakota Condo Renovation-Midtown

Infinite Home

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hilltop Circle, Rancho Palos Verdes

Linda Wisch Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Black Floor 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!