Kitchens are the heart of our home; they should be lived in and enjoyed! Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Cherrybrook Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Handle Detail.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

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sohoConcept

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Saussier Leroy

Emmanuelle Gain Interior Design Studio

Solène Ballesta
Small scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel, CA Pasadena

California Home Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bethany Beach, DE - Beach Style - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware Beach Style Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Cuisine linéaire - Villeurbanne

SCHOTT CUISINES

Réalisation d'une cuisine linéaire à Lyon
Small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

StarMark Cabinetry

Oceanside Cabinets, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchens

Universal Marble & Granite, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Neo Collection - Neo Espresso Contemporary Kitchen

Demetra Cabinetry San Jose

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

ranch home with spunky style

Sustainable Home

The wine refrigerator is convenient to to the dining area. Ken Gutmaker
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Friedman Kitchen Upgrade

Aspen White Star, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey benchtop, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Modern Country Farmhouse

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Pond Overlook

WaterMark Coastal Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Anderson Residence

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Plymouth, IN. BaileyTown USA Select. Grey, Traditional Styled Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown USA Select Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Door Style: Williamsburg Counter top: Quartz Versatop, Eased edge, Equinox color

Kitchen Remodel, CA Pasadena

California Home Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Designs

Blank Canvas Home

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an undermount sink, matchstick tile splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Renovation and Remodel

Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

Photo by David Livingston Modern Update and Remodel
Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Una cucina lunga e stretta con tanto carattere

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Quando lo spazio a disposizione è poco, il budget è limitato e vuoi ottimizzare l'investimento destinando il tuo immobile alla Microricettività, diventa fondamentale essere strategici nelle scelte da fare che non possono essere subordinate al gusto personale, ma ad una corretta analisi del target cui ci si vuole rivolgere per la vendita dei pernotti. Se poi l'appartamento è disabitato da diverso tempo diventa ancor più decisivo rivolgersi ad un professionista che sia in grado di gestire un restyling degli spazi in chiave home staging destinato alla microricettività. E' il caso di questo grande monolocale con cucina ed ingresso separato, uno spazio dedicato ad armadio (tipo cabina armadio) e bagno di pertinenza. Per ottimizzare le risorse, tempo ed investimenti, ho operato delle scelte che fossero in grado di coniugare la caratterizzazione degli ambienti incontrando il gusto del target di riferimento, unendo l'esigenza di immettere l'immobile sul mercato nel più breve tempo possibile. L'esigenza del target identificato, di tipo business, è quella di avere uno spazio confortevole per soggiorni di lavoro che comprenda una cucina funzionale con spazio per i pasti più informali e veloci, le dotazioni utili ad un soggiorno più lungo (ad esempio lavasciuga e lavastoviglie), uno spazio per lavorare da remoto con possibilità di video call, ma che fosse idoneo anche ad accogliere famiglie, fino a 3 + 1 persone. Per soddisfare le esigenze, con occhio attento al budget, alle tempistiche, così come alle procedure necessarie, nell'ambiente principale ho suddiviso lo spazio disponibile suddividendolo in aree. Ho così ricreato uno spazio separato dedicato alla camera da letto, una zona pranzo dedicata a pasti più formali o per più persone e a zona attrezzata per lo smart working ed una zona relax/ospiti con un divano letto singolo sdoppiabile per poter accogliere altre due persone. Il bagno è stato parzialmente rivisto sostituendo i sanitari con altri di nuova generazione (senza toccare gli impianti, non previsti nel budget) e le parti a specchio inserite nei rivestimenti verticali ora divenute mosaici nelle tonalità presenti in tutta la casa: bianco, grigio e nero. Parte degli arredi (quelli in legno scuro come le librerie, il mobile tv e il mobile del bagno) sono stati recuperati, ma gli altri arredi sono stati acquistati. L'intervento maggiore della parte struttura, è avvenuto in cucina dove ho provveduto a sostituire il pavimento e ad ammodernare gli impianti. Anche l'impianto elettrico è stato aggiornato per le parti di competenza. In cucina, oltre agli elettrodomestici normalmente destinati a questa zona della casa, è stata inserita una lavasciuga da incasso. Il progetto completo del living con zona pranzo e la camera da letto li trovi tra i miei progetti "Il monolocale: tutto in un ambiente. Destinazione Microricettività", mentre il progetto del bagno lo trovi tra i miei progetti alla voce "Restyling bagno low cost". Oltre al divisorio in legno, con top e travi verticali, ho caratterizzato l'appartamento con la tecnica del color blocking in modo da definire le zone, creando continuità per colori e materiali. Quando si interviene in un progetto di home staging destinato alla microricettività è fondamentale identificare un target di riferimento ed un mood, uno stile, che caratterizzi gli ambienti. Il mood è spesso condizionato dalle risorse a disposizione del progetto (tempistiche e budget) e le esistenze (materiali e arredi). In questo caso ho scelto il mood Technological&Natural.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Grey 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!