Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors and no island.

Traditional Maple Kitchen with Black Glaze

Counter Dimensions

This dated kitchen got a major remodel. The new kitchen features traditional maple cabinets with a black glaze. The granite counter tops and new back splash finish off the updated elegant feel. Special features such as the pull out spice rack and mixer stand add to a custom feel.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Moss Green Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

Moss Green is the color of choice for this Cape Cod kitchen by White Wood Kitchens. The perimeter countertops are a Fantasy Brown granite countertop. The island is a a natural wood countertop made from Walnut. The appliances are all stainless steel, with a stainless steel backsplash leading up to the hood. Builder: Handren Brothers.

Valrico Remodel

Wall 2 Wall Interiors, Inc

Countertop is Cambria Hollinsbrook Cabinets: Kraftmaid: Knollwood door in Dove White and Island in Maple Chestnut Backsplash: American Olean Morello Metal Random Amber MM04 installed vertically

CASA COLOMA

Habitante

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Madrid with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

La petite maison dans la cité

SIGNATURE ARCHITECTES

CUISINE/SEJOUR - Ici, l'îlot est structuré par un châssis fixe type "verrière à la Parisienne", qui laisse passer la lumière et le regard, tant vers le séjour que l'escalier en bois, menant vers la SDB et les trois chambres. © Hugo Hébrard

Mountain Majesty

Raykon Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Фартук из старых кирпичей

BRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпича

Воссоздание кирпичной кладки: BRICKTILES.ru Дизайн кухни: VIRS ARCH Фото: Никита Теплицкий Стилист: Кира Прохорова
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Dada Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.

Victor Hugo - Cuisine

Fabrice Ausset - Architecte DPLG

Frédéric Ducout Ambiance grise et noire sur un sol en résine blanche, avec quelques touches de couleur apportées par les murs et le mobilier. Suspensions Mirror ball silver de Tom Dixon et fameux tabourets, Tam Tam rouges d’Henri Massonet.

Contemporary Orange Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Black Caesarstone tops this orange painted island. The upper cabinets are light stained oak, the lowers painted a glossy orange. Metal mosaic tile backsplash Andrew Stasse, contractor, Fred Rothenberg,photographer,

Bright, light Handleless Kitchen in Bedford

Planet Furniture

Fresh, bright and modern and just the right look to take us into the Spring! This latest project of ours is all about maximising the light and minimising the clutter and perfectly demonstrates how we can design and build bespoke spaces in a totally contemporary style. The run of tall, handleless cabinets which have been hand painted in Fired Earth’s Dover Cliffs, have been purposely planned to reflect the natural light from the bi-fold doors. And, who would know that this wall also ‘hides’ doors to the utility room? They’ve been designed to blend with the cabinetry to create a seamless look – now known by the family as the ‘Narnia Doors’! Whilst the soft hue of the blue island (F&B’s Hague Blue) injects a lovely balance with the white, the drama of the black marble tiles (from Fired Earth’s Chequers Court range) ensures there’s nothing bland or sterile about this kitchen. The Neff ovens are banked together within the run of cabinets whilst the Miele Induction hob is conveniently located opposite, in a 50mm Silestone Statuario Quartz worktop. The stand-alone Quooker Flex tap in Chrome is elegant against the marble tiles and the LED Strip lighting above and underneath wall cabinets provides the necessary ‘glow’ when the nights draw in.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

Chestnut

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

Jim Tschetter
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Grove House - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

A spacious and light-filled kitchen/dining room with large roof lights flood the old kitchen with plenty of natural light.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Appleford Gate

Fenwick & Company Interior Design

Duality photograpy
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Urban Two Toned

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Urban Worktops: Quartz
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

National Award Winning Small Kitchen

Cabinets by Design

Gail Owens Photography
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Cuisine contemporaine

CB Concept d'Intérieur

Cuisine compacte avec contraintes car sous escaliers et sous une alcôve .
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, metal splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Metal 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!