Hand-painted, in-frame shaker kitchen This kitchen in Chipping Norton, Gloucester, forms part of a new-build house. The units were hand-painted in Ammonite and Downpipe (both Farrow & Ball colours) and finished with a Lake quartz worktop. The stunning island provides a huge amount of storage and generous seating for four at the breakfast bar. The built-in cooking appliances are by Neff and include two ovens, a combi microwave-oven and a steam oven, as well as a large induction hob. A wine cooler and large, French-style Samsung fridge-freezer complete the look.

ART HOUSE

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

white kitchen, modern cabinets, high end appliances, white countertops, gray cabinets
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hinsdale North Adams Street

Plain & Posh

This small kitchen space needed to have every inch function well for this young family. By adding the banquette seating we were able to get the table out of the walkway and allow for easier flow between the rooms. Wall cabinets to the counter on either side of the custom plaster hood gave room for food storage as well as the microwave to get tucked away. The clean lines of the slab drawer fronts and beaded inset make the space feel visually larger.

Classic New Build Conservation Area Home

Des Ewing Residential Architects

Traditional eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floor and white benchtop.

Minimalist Kitchen Living

The Myers Touch

The design compromises of a long, tall unit & sink run in a dark graphite grey. A large island is finished in graphite grey with the addition of brushed steel drawer units under the Gaggenau hob is central to the design. The island is complemented with a sleek white Silestone worktop to create the perfect contrast which also enhances the luxury ceramic floor tiles. The island wraps around a structural pillar to support the custom-steel work and helps maximise the full width of the space.

Là haut

AMOS

Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tennyson House - Atkinson Pontifex

Digital Photography Inhouse

Photography: Gerard Warrener, DPI Photography for Atkinson Pontifex Design, construction and landscaping: Atkinson Pontifex
Inspiration for an industrial kitchen in Melbourne with quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

St Heliers Open Plan Kitchen

Templer Interiors

This white on white kitchen has added luxury and interest with features such as glass fronted cabinets, open shelves and a stunning antique mirror splash back. Photos by Kallan McLeod

Brass House

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

Kitchen Architecture bulthaup b3 furniture in clay, kaolin and a bespoke brass finish with a walnut bar. Architect: simonastridge.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Barnes 4

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

This large kitchen dining room in a London home renovation has a double set of steel-framed french windows that open out onto the garden. A mirrored wall behind the oven allows the chef to remain part of the party.

The White House

Nelson Construction , LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Palmetto Bluff Masterpiece

StoneWorks, Inc.

It's hard to capture in a photograph all of the thoughtfully designed elements in just this space. The Macaubas quartzite countertops, dense with natural veining, merge effortlessly with an integrated sink in a 5-foot-wide sunken work station and built-in cutting board, complete with custom-designed waterfall feature.

Kitchen with Mirror Splashback

Improva

Secondary kitchen with white joinery and stainless steel appliances. Creating a continuous flow throughout our client's home.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Finchley Kitchen

The Wood Works

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Finchley Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mosman

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, black appliances and beige floor.

Hinsdale North Adams Street

Plain & Posh

Home Extension in East Sheen

Square One Architects

The open plan kitchen seen here is the result of an extension to a 1930's house in East Sheen (Greater London). The kitchen was supplied by Mobalpa Kitchens. The room features a range of built-in units, metro tiles, veneered wooden cabinets, and a dark blue flat-panel kitchen units. The herring bone wooden flooring complements the kitchen materials as well as the original 1930's style of the house. link to the kitchen supplier: https://www.mobalpa.co.uk

Wandsworth refurbishment

Abstract Renovations Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Apartments, Gold Coast

Kitchen Inspirations & Border Joinery

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with medium wood cabinets, multiple islands, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, mirror splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Mirror Splashback and White 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!