Everett Mark Dennison
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Coastal Style House

I For Style

The light-filled kitchen is striking with the metallic splashback, polished concrete island benchtop and diagonally laid timber floors, which are a striking feature throughout the living areas.

Lift-up doors (automatic or manual)

Poggenpohl Kitchens Hawaii

European style Poggenpohl kitchen offers a roomy island with induction cooktop and beverage refrigerator, wet wall with single dish drawer, Grohe fixtures and lift-up cabinet doors, and full-height wall including refrigeration, ovens and plenty of pantry space. All drawers and lift-up doors open at a gentle touch due to the Servo-drive installation. The lift-up doors may be lowered manually or with the touch of a recessed button. The roomy kitchen includes many Universal Design features like wide paths, dimmable lighting, roll-up cooktop and sink area, dish drawer, automatic drawer openers, pull-down shelves, pull-out pantries, and taller toe kick areas. Photo Credit: Michelle Turner, UDCP

Galley Kitchen

Robin Jones Designs

Small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Statement Ranges

Keith's Appliances

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Crafted Ranch

Studio3 Design, Inc.

Kelly Vorves Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Atherton kitchen butler's pantry

Project Guru

The empty space between this large kitchen and formal living room was annexed as a butler's pantry with extensive glass-front display upper cabinets for glassware, a wine fridge, bar sink, and stacked dishwasher drawers particularly well suited to overflow glassware from parties.

Sawtell Residence

Dan Bowland Design

Velux opening skylights Mafi Oak Vulcano - Brushed natural oil floors Custom concrete benchtop by Luxcrete Miele Appliances Custom 2Pac cabinets. Clipsal Iconic power points James Hardie V Groove ceilings with exposed rafters

SLATE

KabCo Kitchens

A contemporary kitchen remodeled by KabCo Kitchens featuring Miralis cabinets with vertical grain and quartz counters with clean lines. Photo Credit - Julie Lehite

Реализация дизайн-проекта "Новый взгляд""

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White and Stained Wood Kitchen

Michelle's Interiors

The combination of white and wood-stained cabinets with the wide-plank, wood floor creates a warm-cool “temperature” in this suburban Chicago bachelor’s kitchen. It also fulfilled my client’s desire for walnut wood elements. For architectural interest and heft, I added crown molding to all of the cabinetry. The crisp edges of the raised-panel cabinets, the countertops and the cabinet hardware give the space masculine appeal without going overboard. I convinced my client to choose durable, easily maintained Dekton countertops instead of the marble he requested, which can be a high-maintenance surface. The opaque white glass pendants over the island provide excellent task lighting, while the recessed cans in the ceiling generate even ambient lighting. Photo by Jeff Mateer

Allure of the Details

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This project began with the goal of updating both style and function to allow for improved ease of use for a wheelchair. The previous space was overstuffed with an island that didn't really fit, an over-sized fridge in a location that complicated a primary doorway, and a 42" tall high bar that was inaccessible from a wheelchair. Our clients desired a space that would improve wheelchair use for both cooking or just being in the room, yet did not look like an ADA space. It became a story of less is more, and subtle, thoughtful changes from a standard design. After working through options, we designed an open floorplan that provided a galley kitchen function with a full 5 ft walkway by use of a peninsula open to the family den. This peninsula is highlighted by a drop down, table-height countertop wrapping the end and long backside that is now accessible to all members of the family by providing a perfect height for a flexible workstation in a wheelchair or comfortable entertaining on the backside. We then dropped the height for cooking at the new induction cooktop and created knee space below. Further, we specified an apron front sink that brings the sink closer in reach than a traditional undermount sink that would have countertop rimming in front. An articulating faucet with no limitations on reach provides full range of access in the sink. The ovens and microwave were also situated at a height comfortable for use from a wheelchair. Where a refrigerator used to block the doorway, a pull out is now located giving easy access to dry goods for cooks at all heights. Every element within the space was considered for the impact to our homes occupants - wheelchair or not, even the doorswing on the microwave. Now our client has a kitchen that every member of the family can use and be a part of. Simple design, with a well-thought out plan, makes a difference in the lives of another family. Photos by David Cobb Photography

Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects

Burdge & Associates Architects

Kitchen, Modern french farmhouse. Light and airy. Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects in Malibu, California.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

New Farmhouse

User

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pull-out pantry and roll-out drawer pantry

User

Universal Design in a sleek, new Poggenpohl kitchen. Many features of Universal Design are not obvious to the eye but definitely noticeable to the user, and in a very good way. These features make the kitchen friendly for most people to use whether it be the owner, the family or guests. Plenty of storage is provided in a full-height pull-out and also interior pull-outs. Cabinetry: Poggenpohl, Counters: Black Beauty, Fixtures: Grohe and Blanco, Flooring: Porcelain Wood, Appliances: Thermador, GE Monogram, Bosch, U-Line and Fisher-Paykel, Designer: Michelle Turner, UDCP and Brian Rigney, Builder: BY DESIGN Builders

Crafted Comfort

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

戸建て住宅リノベーション３

三浦尚人建築設計工房

奥様こだわりのオールステンレスオーダーメードキッチンとタイル。
Small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

A Teaching Kitchen

cbuildinteriors

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Darlinghurst House

Kate Mountstephens Architecture+Heritage

Photography: Robert Walsh @robertwphoto Builder: Burmah Constructions: www.burmahconstructions.com.au
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, metallic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Shaker Kitchen East Meon

Chiddingfold Kitchens and Interiors

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Metallic Splashback and Porcelain 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!