Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances and with island.

CHELSEA

Krantz Designs

Our clients created a new glazed link between two parts of their home and wanted to relocate the kitchen within this space, integrating it with their existing dining area. It was important to them – and to us – that our design was in keeping with the period property, and the end result was magnificent fusion between old and new, creating a fluid link to the rest of their home. The large breakfast bar was finished in solid American walnut and incorporated a bespoke pop-up gin bar, another playful touch. This makes for a stunning showpiece, a surprising feature that acts as a real talking point.

Elegant Entertaining - SieMatic kitchen

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Contemporary, handle-less SieMatic 'Agate grey' matt kitchen complete with; CRL quartz worktops, Spekva timber breakfast bar, tinted mirror backsplash, Siemens appliances, Westin's extraction, Quooker boiling water taps and Blanco sinks. SieMatic sideboard / bar in 'Terra Larix' simulated wood grain with Liebherr drinks fridge, tinted mirror back panel and toughened glass shelves. Photography by Andy Haslam.

Butlers Pantry

Kitchen & Bath Source

Traditional Butlers Pantry Kitchens Dark Wood
Traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Lateral Apartment in Esher

Rebecca Hughes Interiors

Rebecca Hughes Interiors showcases a fitted kitchen with bespoke finishes on the unit doors.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances and no island.

Neolith Peninsula Leg

Spencer Marchand

Sometimes an island just doesn't work within the space. The peninsula design feels as though it has been a little forgotten over the last few years. With people preferring to just do an 'L' shape design. Hopefully, this inspires more people that a clever designed peninsula, sometimes offers more benefits than just an 'L' shape or an island. With introductions of the open cubby holes for book storage to soft dress the non-cooking side, you can really have some fun with a peninsula. Photography by Philip Cooper

My own apartment - sold

Dani Louis Design

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

CHELSEA

Krantz Designs

Inspiration Station

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Contemporary, handle-less SieMatic S2 'Nutmeg' kitchen in velvet-matt, complete with; Caesarstone quartz worktops, tinted mirror backsplash, Spekva timber breakfast bar and cabinet surrounds, Gaggenau appliances, BORA cooktop and extraction, Quooker boiling water tap, Blanco sink. SieMatic media unit in velvet matt with Spekva timber TV panel, tinted mirror back panel and LED lighting. SieMatic velvet matt bootroom complete with Spekva timber bench seating and shelving and tinted mirror back panel. SieMatic 'SC' utility room complete with SieMatic high pressure laminate worktops and stainless steel handles, back painted glass splashback. Jesse bedroom furniture and dressing area.

Toronto - HPL wood effect door

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

My own apartment - sold

Dani Louis Design

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bondi Apartment

IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design

Quintin Lake
Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Kitchen - Sandrigham residence

City Living (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

designer: Andre Loza photo: Andre Loza, hand painted cabinets with hand painted moldings (Porters Paints gold) Aged brass handles Carrara marble bench tops

Exeter Road Kitchen

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Marc Wilson
Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, a peninsula, an integrated sink, brown cabinets, brown splashback, mirror splashback and stainless steel appliances.

The McDonough's

Vogue Kitchens

The McDonough's kitchen is all about contrast. The dazzling Leicht Luna-C fronts in Frosty White and the sink worktop in Glacier White provide the perfect backdrop for darker, earthier shades. That gorgeous marble island in Bianco Eclipsia polished quartzite catches the eye straight away, and the glass splashback in Bronze Mirror adds a touch of luxe. The open-plan kitchen and living area works really well in the McDonough's home, and the two rooms complement each other with their unique décor. The whole space is bright, breezy and fun, with a few touches of the unexpected – they’ve added mismatching chairs around the dining table and pendant lighting in obscure shapes. Contemporary accessories, fruit and flowers give the kitchen a colourful, arty feel.

Elegant Entertaining - SieMatic kitchen

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Tunbridge Wells Kitchen design

Jones Britain Kitchens

A highly contemporary handleless kitchen design in a two tone finish. Bronze/copper/black aspects
This is an example of a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kent with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

My own apartment - sold

Dani Louis Design

Cream & Wood Kitchen

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances and with island.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Mirror 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!