Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop and light hardwood floors.

Urban flat NICE

MORI ARCHITECTURE

La transparence du lustre de cuisine, était nécessaire pour ne pas fermer la vision complète de l'espace. Ampoule à filaments couleur chaude obligatoire, pour faire scintiller l'ensemble la nuit tombée.

High Park Residences

The Scientist Pte Ltd

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This open plan kitchen is a mix of Anthracite Grey & Platinum Light Grey in a matt finish. This handle-less kitchen is a very contemporary design. The Ovens are Siemens StudioLine Black steel, the hob is a 2in1 Miele downdraft extractor which works well on the island.

Manly Vale

All Things Building

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Intuo Matt Glass Kitchen with Bespoke Additions

Searle & Taylor

As part of a large open-plan extension to a detached house in Hampshire, Searle & Taylor was commissioned to design a timeless modern handleless kitchen for a couple who are keen cooks and who regularly entertain friends and their grown-up family. The kitchen is part of the couples’ large living space that features a wall of panel doors leading out to the garden. It is this area where aperitifs are taken before guests dine in a separate dining room, and also where parties take place. Part of the brief was to create a separate bespoke drinks cabinet cum bar area as a separate, yet complementary piece of furniture. Handling separate aspects of the design, Darren Taylor and Gavin Alexander both worked on this kitchen project together. They created a plan that featured matt glass door and drawer fronts in Lava colourway for the island, sink run and overhead units. These were combined with oiled walnut veneer tall cabinetry from premium Austrian kitchen furniture brand, Intuo. Further bespoke additions including the 80mm circular walnut breakfast bar with a turned tapered half-leg base were made at Searle & Taylor’s bespoke workshop in England. The worktop used throughout is Trillium by Dekton, which is featured in 80mm thickness on the kitchen island and 20mm thickness on the sink and hob runs. It is also used as an upstand. The sink run includes a Franke copper grey one and a half bowl undermount sink and a Quooker Flex Boiling Water Tap. The surface of the 3.1 metre kitchen island is kept clear for when the couple entertain, so the flush-mounted 80cm Gaggenau induction hob is situated in front of the bronze mirrored glass splashback. Directly above it is a Westin 80cm built-in extractor at the base of the overhead cabinetry. To the left and housed within the walnut units is a bank of Gaggenau ovens including a 60cm pyrolytic oven, a combination steam oven and warming drawers in anthracite colourway and a further integrated Gaggenau dishwasher is also included in the scheme. The full height Siemens A Cool 76cm larder fridge and tall 61cm freezer are all integrated behind furniture doors for a seamless look to the kitchen. Internal storage includes heavyweight pan drawers and Legra pull-out shelving for dry goods, herbs, spices and condiments. As a completely separate piece of furniture, but finished in the same oiled walnut veneer is the ‘Gin Cabinet’ a built-in unit designed to look as if it is freestanding. To the left is a tall Gaggenau Wine Climate Cabinet and to the right is a decorative cabinet for glasses and the client’s extensive gin collection, specially backlit with LED lighting and with a bespoke door front to match the front of the wine cabinet. At the centre are full pocket doors that fold back into recesses to reveal a bar area with bronze mirror back panel and shelves in front, a 20mm Trillium by Dekton worksurface with a single bowl Franke sink and another Quooker Flex Boiling Water Tap with the new Cube function, for filtered boiling, hot, cold and sparkling water. A further Gaggenau microwave oven is installed within the unit and cupboards beneath feature Intuo fronts in matt glass, as before.

Altbauapartment Berlin Mitte

Albert Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Berlin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Extension

Innovative Home Solutions

Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Dublin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Chobham Kitchen

Brayer Design

Modern kitchen and dining with 'Mid-Grey' Satin Matt Lacquered cabinets in a minimalist handleless style. Featuring Antique Bronze Mirrored Splashback with 'Rugged Concrete’ Quartz worktops by Caesarstone, and ‘Laurel Oak’ flooring by Moduleo, supplied and fitted in a herringbone pattern by us. Brass pendant island lights by Buster & Punch. Skylights let in extra light and aluminium bi-fold doors open up and lead into the garden.

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High End Staging (HES)

Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 40m2

SHK Architecture & Intérieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige 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.

Egerton Gardens

Kochwerk Kitchen Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Terrace Home Transformation

Xclusiv Built Projects

Ultra modern kitchen with ultra modern materials and appliances. Miele appliances throughout, with cooktop separated by a bench mounted Bora range hood. Kitchen joinery all supplied by Pure Interiors, surface of joinery all scratch and dent proof, not to mentioned very sleek and concealed.

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Sunflower Life Projects

Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, white floor, an undermount sink and with island.

Lakehaven Home 01

Rivplan Design

Beach style galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen With Hidden Bar

Ramsey's

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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BVJ Rénovation

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

North Yorkshire Contemporary German Kitchen

DJB Photography

Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Cream & Wood Kitchen

Point 5 Kitchens Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!