Germano Borrelli Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, with island and white floor.

White Transitional Kitchen

Maureen's LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Wahroonga Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

A window has been incorporated into the splashback to draw in light and the garden environment. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The New American Home 2016

By Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, metal splashback, with island and brown floor.

New Country

Signature Interior Designs

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, metallic splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Modern Industrial Kitchen Showroom

Sustainable Kitchens

This shaker style kitchen is painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. This integrated double pull out bin is out of the way when not in use but convenient to pull out when needed. The Concreto Biscotte worktop add a nice contrast with the style and colour of the cabinetry. Carl Newland

Eden's Canyon

Adam Wilson Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Penthouse -Notting Hill

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Grey Buffet Dry Bar

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Maple Jamison door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry painted Flint
Mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kashiwa House

Arthouse Architects

Kashiwa Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Christchurch with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Marais - Cuisine

Sparkling*

La cuisine, disposée en L, hyperfonctionnelle et baignée de lumière, reste ouverte sur le séjour grâce au vitrage atelier sur-mesure, réalisée en blanc pour plus de discrétion. photos @ Gaela Blandy

Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton, NY

Arclinea NY

Expansive modern eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen

Designs By Mark, Inc.

Design Statement: My design challenge was to create and build a new ultra modern kitchen with a futuristic flare. This state of the art kitchen was to be equipped with an ample amount of usable storage and a better view of the outside while balancing design and function. Some of the project goals were to include the following; a multi-level island with seating for four people, dramatic use of lighting, state of the art appliances, a generous view of the outside and last but not least, to create a kitchen space that looks like no other...”The WOW Factor”. This challenging project was a completely new design and full renovation. The existing kitchen was outdated and in desperate need help. My new design required me to remove existing walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electric…a complete demolition. My job functions were to be the interior designer, GC, electrician and a laborer. Construction and Design The existing kitchen had one small window in it like many kitchens. The main difficulty was…how to create more windows while gaining more cabinet storage. As a designer, our clients require us to think out of the box and give them something that they may have never dreamed of. I did just that. I created two 8’ glass backsplashes (with no visible supports) on the corner of the house. This was not easy task, engineering of massive blind headers and lam beams were used to support the load of the new floating walls. A generous amount of 48” high wall cabinets flank the new walls and appear floating in air seamlessly above the glass backsplash. Technology and Design The dramatic use of the latest in LED lighting was used. From color changing accent lights, high powered multi-directional spot lights, decorative soffit lights, under cabinet and above cabinet LED tape lights…all to be controlled from wall panels or mobile devises. A built-in ipad also controls not only the lighting, but a climate controlled thermostat, house wide music streaming with individually controlled zones, alarm system, video surveillance system and door bell. Materials and design Large amounts of glass and gloss; glass backsplash, iridescent glass tiles, raised glass island counter top, Quartz counter top with iridescent glass chips infused in it. 24” x 24” high polished porcelain tile flooring to give the appearance of water or glass. The custom cabinets are high gloss lacquer with a metallic fleck. All doors and drawers are Blum soft-close. The result is an ultra sleek and highly sophisticated design. Appliances and design All appliances were chosen for the ultimate in sleekness. These appliances include: a 48” built-in custom paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer, a built-in Miele dishwasher that is so quiet that it shoots a red led light on the floor to let you know that its on., a 36” Miele induction cook top and a built-in 200 bottle wine cooler. Some other cool features are the led kitchen faucet that changes color based on the water temperature. A stainless and glass wall hood with led lights. All duct work was built into the stainless steel toe kicks and grooves were cut into it to release airflow. Photography by Mark Oser

MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback and travertine floors.

Island Family Retreat

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Snowdowne - Sleek, Contemporary Matt Black Kitchen

Halcyon Interiors Ltd

Kitchen in Matt Graphite with satin brushed stainless steel worktop and backsplash, polished concrete floor. Kitchen style; one side of wall of units with island. Appliances; Westin ceiling extractor, other appliances provided by client. The dark tones of the kitchen and floor with the full glass wall works beautifully to accentuate the contrast between light and dark. This creates a beautiful room that transforms as the day turns into night.

Sagaponack Estate Kitchen

Sofia Joelsson Design

kitchen Sofia Joelsson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and metallic splashback.

Classic Contemporary Orangery Kitchen | Ashurst House

Humphrey Munson

The key design goal of the homeowners was to install “an extremely well-made kitchen with quality appliances that would stand the test of time”. The kitchen design had to be timeless with all aspects using the best quality materials and appliances. The new kitchen is an extension to the farmhouse and the dining area is set in a beautiful timber-framed orangery by Westbury Garden Rooms, featuring a bespoke refectory table that we constructed on site due to its size. The project involved a major extension and remodelling project that resulted in a very large space that the homeowners were keen to utilise and include amongst other things, a walk in larder, a scullery, and a large island unit to act as the hub of the kitchen. The design of the orangery allows light to flood in along one length of the kitchen so we wanted to ensure that light source was utilised to maximum effect. Installing the distressed mirror splashback situated behind the range cooker allows the light to reflect back over the island unit, as do the hammered nickel pendant lamps. The sheer scale of this project, together with the exceptionally high specification of the design make this kitchen genuinely thrilling. Every element, from the polished nickel handles, to the integration of the Wolf steamer cooktop, has been precisely considered. This meticulous attention to detail ensured the kitchen design is absolutely true to the homeowners’ original design brief and utilises all the innovative expertise our years of experience have provided.

The Nested Neighbor

Phi Builders + Architects

Design Build Phi Builders + Architects Custom Cabinetry Phi Builders + Architects Sarah Szwajkos Photography Cabinet Paint - Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue Trim Paint - Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls Wall Paint - Benjamin Moore Winds Breath Wall Paint DR - Benjamin Moore Jamaican Aqua. The floor was a 4" yellow Birch which received a walnut stain.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Metallic 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!