MCM sofa, Clean lines, white walls and a hint of boho, black marble 1X4" Tile
This is an example of a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Largo Modern Entertainer

Picture Perfect Kitchen Designs

Brandi Image Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Beach Street Condo

BeeTree Homes

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

White and Gray Kitchen in Lansing

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

White shaker kitchen cabinets from Aristokraft set the tone for this transitional kitchen design in Lansing, complemented by Richelieu cabinet hardware. The bright space incorporates an island with a contrasting gray countertop and industrial style wooden barstools that add an eclectic edge to the design. The white theme carries through the space with a farmhouse sink, white and gray perimeter countertop from SSU, and white marble tile backsplash. The cabinetry offers ample storage, including large drawers and pull outs for the trash can and recycling. Globe pendant lights, stainless appliances, and a stainless chimney hood finish off this design, creating a bright, stylish kitchen design.

Rich Transitional Kitchen Refresh

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

Plenty of light in this kitchen remodel by Angie! Paired with the rich, transitional cabinets the MSI Cashmere Carrarra countertops, light natural stone backsplash and white walls make this kitchen remodel feel incredibly open and airy. Large stainless pulls blend well with the appliances and don't distract from the overall beauty of the space. The Dura Supreme stained Cherry Hazelnut finish on a wide modified shaker door and drawer front creates a transitional feel when paired with the other muted selections that really let the cabinetry shine! Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Bellevue Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Kitchen and Bath

Thermofoil shaker cabinets in Satin White, Pental countertops in Blue Savoie polished, and Bedrosian backsplash tile in White Marble Carrara 3x6 honed

Sandy Lane

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Glen Doone Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

Tilden Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

This LVP driftwood-inspired design balances overcast grey hues with subtle taupes. A smooth, calming style with a neutral undertone that works with all types of decor. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

PISO EN PASEO DE EXTREMADURA

Deleite Design

CARLA CAPDEVILLA
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink and light wood cabinets.

Beautiful Bespoke Shaker Kitchen

ALM Studios

Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Berkshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white benchtop.

Transitional Family Home

BeeTree Homes

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine cachemire et granit gold

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This is an example of a small country single-wall separate kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

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!

ULTIMO - Rockaway in White and Graphite on Maple

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, vinyl floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

West Floral Park Kitchen Remodel

Mark Calvillo

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Family Home

BeeTree Homes

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen

Panelform

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen with push-to-open hardware Credit: Lumo Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mykonos Beach House Remodel

Gina Drago Design

I always love when a client says “do what you think”. I had the best time designing this beach house for another adorable family. When I learned the homes history and the families Greek heritage, my brain entered Mykonos mode. They agreed and let me run with it. Both floors of the home went thru some major overhaul (pictures to come). Luckily I had a dream of a contractor and some magical tradespeople to work with. Not the quickest reno but I’ve learned in this business, nothing pretty comes easy or fast. Big thanks to: @ocgranite, @millmansappliances, @blindfactoryinc, @moegrimes, @joe57bc1, @firstclasshomeservices, @tilemarketofdelaware @mikes_carpet_connection, @generations_oc, @nwilson8503, @savannah_lawyer @dalecropper, @love.letters.oc @rickyjohnson6687

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Vinyl Floors 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!