Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Beacon Falls

White Oak Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and white splashback.

Dream Kitchen - Santa Ynez

Design

Kitchen designed by Lisa Krempasky Design utilizing Starmark Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

John Marshall

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The perimeter kitchen cabinets are painted Revere Pewter from Benjamin Moore, while the island is a custom gray paint/glaze finish.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Caulfield East Home - Kitchen, 2 bathrooms

smarterBATHROOMS+

The brief given to our designer for their new kitchen was to form a space that kept the heritage feel of their home whilst adding a bit of character through the incorporation of classical and modern elements. Whilst keeping to the original footprint, the first design change in the kitchen was to move the current location of the sink to the island return to create a better flow to the space. Their new kitchen consists of a beautiful natural stone that wraps around the entire Kitchen, splashback and upstand, a stunning tall wall section of black cabinetry to house their ovens, a built – in pantry and an area for their coffee maker, thus creating a space that the whole family can work in whilst offering the practicality of everyday use.

Baldwin Hills Estates

Tamara Marie Designs

Mid-Century vibes!! Brass finishes, quartz counter tops, porcelain floor tile. Warmed it up with wood tone cabinets. Had to add a place for the client's cookbooks! Great galley kitchen with plenty of storage and hidden options out of sight.

Built-in Coffee Bar

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional style kitchen has a built-in coffee bar with a hinged door that slides open & close for easy access. Open shelves on the opposite wall are made of Carrera marble as well as the back splash and perimeter counter tops. These features contribute to the airy feel & unified, elegant design. The black and gold La Cornue range accompanied by the unique hood help bring a European atmosphere to this Evanston kitchen.

Lincoln Terrace Kitchen

Modern Touch by Omega

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Upscale Farmhouse 14625 Everton

Silver Stone Homes

These open shelves provide additional storage for your dishes.
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen: Terracotta and Brass

Plank Hardware

As evenings get darker, introduce a taste of the Mediterranean to your culinary space. Choose cabinets in warm, earthy tones (such as Terra from HUSK's new Natura range), then set it off with confident hardware. Enter our FOLD Collection. Embracing a shift to statement design details in the kitchen space, this range comprises bold, circular forms that are manufactured from solid sheet brass. Pack a punch in choosing our surface-mounted pulls, which are installed to sit proudly on cabinet fronts. Or err on the side of discretion with our more subtle edge pulls. Both of equal thickness, these designs feel intentional on contact, plus offer the toasty glow of a lacquered brass finish. Complete your kitchen scheme with a jewel-toned, resin-based Terrazzo worksurface, then style the space with hand-finished ceramics and low-maintenance plants. What we can't help with is the view of rolling Tuscan hills — sorry.

Scandinavian Sophistication

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Appartement Boyer

Ludily

Au cœur de la place du Pin à Nice, cet appartement autrefois sombre et délabré a été métamorphosé pour faire entrer la lumière naturelle. Nous avons souhaité créer une architecture à la fois épurée, intimiste et chaleureuse. Face à son état de décrépitude, une rénovation en profondeur s’imposait, englobant la refonte complète du plancher et des travaux de réfection structurale de grande envergure. L’une des transformations fortes a été la dépose de la cloison qui séparait autrefois le salon de l’ancienne chambre, afin de créer un double séjour. D’un côté une cuisine en bois au design minimaliste s’associe harmonieusement à une banquette cintrée, qui elle, vient englober une partie de la table à manger, en référence à la restauration. De l’autre côté, l’espace salon a été peint dans un blanc chaud, créant une atmosphère pure et une simplicité dépouillée. L’ensemble de ce double séjour est orné de corniches et une cimaise partiellement cintrée encadre un miroir, faisant de cet espace le cœur de l’appartement. L’entrée, cloisonnée par de la menuiserie, se détache visuellement du double séjour. Dans l’ancien cellier, une salle de douche a été conçue, avec des matériaux naturels et intemporels. Dans les deux chambres, l’ambiance est apaisante avec ses lignes droites, la menuiserie en chêne et les rideaux sortants du plafond agrandissent visuellement l’espace, renforçant la sensation d’ouverture et le côté épuré.

Kitchen

Masson Joinery Limited

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Contemporary Cottage

Chris Murphy

Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sophisticated Stunner

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Do you cringe at the thought of spotlighting black in your kitchen? This sophisticated stunner may well give you a change of heart! Though the walls and most of the cabinetry are painted “Super White”, the real eyecatchers are the custom brass-trimmed black hood; the black mullion glass doors flanking the hood; and the black front and rear island bases, which echo the black-framed windows. With the addition of elegant Calacatta Gold marble countertops with waterfall island ends and slab backsplashes, I challenge you to say the inclusion of black makes the kitchen feel small or dark. Despite contemporary touches, the cabinetry is traditional flush inset construction; doors and large drawers are wide-framed classic Shaker styling with a stepped inner profile. The fridge and dishwasher are paneled to match to avoid distraction. Decorative hardware is honey bronze; the faucet and instant hot are sleek matte black. Pulling triple duty is the peninsula, which houses a microwave drawer; a beverage fridge; and space for cushioned stools with awning-stripe black webbed backs. The most dramatic view is through the opening in the striking black and gold Art Deco wallpapered dining room, which is centered directly on the black island and black-and-brass hood. This project was done in collaboration with Atelier Milot Shala, LLC and Breton Contracting. Photography by Stefan Radtke.

San Gottardo 70mq | Ristrutturazione completa

Vab studio

Cucina elegante con ante laccate e top in marmo. Tavolo Cassina con sedie custom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Phoenix Modern Kitchen and Fireplace Remodel GE

Luxury Remodels Company

Modern design by Luxury Remodels Company
Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ashlar Surry Hills Apartment

3 Marks of Existence

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Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Striking Lake Vista Renovation

Monarch & Maker

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink and multi-coloured benchtop.

Natural Maple Cabinets – Subtly Elegant

French Creek Designs Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Client Kitchen Remodel 122 is transformed with natural maple cabinets for a subtle elegance. This client removed medium wood cabinets for a softer, more elegant facelift in this kitchen. Further, with the importance of removing a pony wall which included a bartop. Therefore sliding the sink up below the window for easier access. In return, this provided a more open concept in the kitchen.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback 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!