Kitchen in Paddington home with white benchtops, timber flooring, white marbled splashback. Contrasting black chairs with clear hanging lights.
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Contemporary Living Home

Cordony Group

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Entertainers Kitchen & Butlers Pantry

Perrie Designs

Kitchen transformation in our Perrie Designs #Renointhecove project in Sydney's Middle Cove. Black satin polyurethane cabinets, Super White Dolomite Splashback and Island with Shadowline edging, Navurban oakwood feature niches and oak Herringbone floors.

Seashore

Nick Hayes Constructions

Seashore
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

WHISTLER STREET - KITCHEN + BUTLERS

Timpelle Kitchens

Stunning finishes including natural timber veneer, polyurethane & Caesarstone make for a professionally designed space. Opting for the contemporary V Groove cabinetry doors creates warmth & texture along with black accents to complete the look.

Turramurra House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Galley kitchen with servery window
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Murphy Street

Oak Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Karakter Residence

Howes Design Co

Karakter is a Renowned south west custom home builder. We worked with Todd Huxley of Studium to create this beautiful pre-designed home with luxurious finishes. Launching a brand new boutique offering - Designed for lifestyle, entertainment and coastal vistas, your sanctuary awaits.

Kedron

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Henry House

WALA

Integrated kitchen appliances are abound in this kitchen. Hidden undermount sink by Barazza. Vario cooktop by Gaggenau. Integrated fridge and steam over by Miele. Custom brass floating rangehood by Qasair. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Bar Beach House

Horton & Co

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Deco House

Mihaly Slocombe

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clovelly Hamptons Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A beautiful Hamptons kitchen featuring slimline white shaker and V-groove cabinetry, Carrara marble bench tops and splash back with fluted glass with black and timber accents. A soaring v-groove vaulted ceiling and a light filled space make this kitchen inviting, warm and fresh. A black butlers pantry with brass features punctures this space and is visible through a steel black door.

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Urban Kitchens and Joinery

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Architecturally Renovated Terrace House in Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Super White Marble Island, splashback and benchtop with “shark nose” detail Miele appliances throughout Spacious walk in pantry Astrawalker Eco brass sink tap Blum drawer hardware system Sirius rangehood

Complete Makeover, Castle Hill

Inspired Spaces

The spacious Hamptons inspired kitchen includes an island that also acts as breakfast bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sun Hill House

DW Architects and Interiors

Large contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Red Hill House

Bella Vie Interiors

This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback 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!