This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Trace Court Kitchen

Niemand Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Carolyn's Natural Cherry Kitchen

mcbrowne85

Full remodel of a 40 year old kitchen. The goal was to have a beautiful, functional space for an avid cook in a style that would stand the test of time. The natural cherry cabinetry blends with the natural woodwork in the home. Honed quartz countertops are beautiful and durable. The marble mosaic backsplash is the crown jewel which pulls it all together.

Sandy Lane

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Glen Doone Photography
This is an example of 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.

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.

Light Floors -Tibi Vinyl Plank Floors

Harper Floors

Tibi is a 7 inch x 60 inch SPC Vinyl Plank with an elevated hickory design and textured beige tones. This flooring is constructed with a waterproof SPC core, 20mil protective wear layer, rare 60 inch length planks, and unbelievably realistic wood grain texture.

Fountain Square

GEORGIA DIRECT CARPET INC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black 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

Coffe brown veneer - kitchen for real men...........

Eco German Kitchens

Front: Bianco Royal marble DirectLACK matt THE COMBO PACKAGE: COOKING AND WORKING - a noble space concept We do not think in terms of kitchens, rather in furnishing concepts. The multifunctional unit in a marble look with adjoining cooking counter intelligently combines several functions. On one side it gives you a convenient base for preparing meals and, on the other side, enables you to concentrate on working in the home office. With storage doors that retract into the sides of the unit as if by magic, there are no doors that get in the way. The result: greater freedom of movement. This is what smart living looks like today. The marble effect and dark oak is an elegant classic combination, a timeless and purist design provides a modern and noble appearance. The large sliding doors on the living side of the island conceal a large amount of storage space and appear homely. Closing all of the doors clears the functional space in seconds.

Kitchen, optimized for space and many windows

Justice Associates

Inspiration for a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Armstrong - Vinyl Sheet with Diamond 10 Technology

Eureka Floor Carpet One

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Kingswood Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette. 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.

Oval Marble Backsplash with White Quartz Countertops

Denise Quade Design

Warm gray laminate cabinets, white quartz countertops, oval shaped marble tile, stainless steel appliances, an industrial looking faucet all work together to create a warm atmosphere in this newly remodeled kitchen.

Laurier Heights Renovation

Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Edmonton with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, vinyl floors, grey benchtop, grey splashback and shaker cabinets.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was the remodeling contractor for this beautiful Waukesha first floor remodel. The homeowners recently purchased the home and wanted to immediately update the space. The old kitchen was outdated and closed off from the great room. The goal was to design an open-concept space for hosting family and friends. LAYOUT The first step was to remove the awkward dining room walls. This made the room feel large and open. We tucked the refrigerator into a wall of cabinets so it didn’t impose. Seating at the island and peninsula makes the kitchen very versatile. DESIGN We created an elegant entertaining space to take advantage of the lake view. The Waukesha homeowners wanted a contemporary design with neutral colors and finishes. They chose soft gray lower cabinets and white upper cabinets. We added texture with wood accents and a herringbone marble backsplash tile. The desk area features a walnut butcher block countertop. We also used walnut for the open shelving, detail on the hood and the legs on the island. CUSTOM CABINETRY Frameless custom cabinets maximize storage in this Waukesha kitchen. The upper cabinets have hidden light rail molding. Angled plug molding eliminates outlets on the backsplash. Drawers in the lower cabinets allow for excellent storage. The cooktop has a functioning top drawer with a hidden apron to hide the guts of the cooktop. The clients also asked for a home office desk area and pantry cabinet.

Trace Court Kitchen

Niemand Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Coastal Kitchen Renovation

Revisions Interior Design

Revisions Interior Design
This is an example of a beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Charlotte with white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback and vinyl floors.

Beach Street Condo

BeeTree Homes

Inspiration 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.

Featured Projects

Martinez Construction and Home Services LLC

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

San Elijo Remodel - kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful home in San Elijo Hills had a good floor plan but was dated and a bit blah. Adding some rustic, industrial and still sophisticated finishes to the space created a new home for my client that reflected her personality and love for all things vintage. The kitchen had a built in pantry that took up to much space and wasn't efficient. The island was poorly shaped and lacked storage. We took out the built-in pantry and added a 36" pantry cabinet with full roll outs. The island has 3 times as much storage, is more efficient and shaped appropriately for the space. An additional seating nook was also created for casual dining. A bonus wine nook was able to be designed when we found an opening in the wall behind the pantry!

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!