The Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. TThe Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. The L shaped kitchen has a main run of cabinets along the back wall with an abundance of practical storage and integrated appliances on the other. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets utilise every inch of space, making the kitchen feel grand. With busy lives it’s often hard to control everyday clutter, keeping all belongings well organised. Cleverly concealed pantry style storage creates much-needed space for essential food items and utensils, whilst an adjoining utility room provides a separate space for cleaning goods, dirty boots and washing.

Extension & Renovation Malone Belfast

Jim Morrison Architects

Rory Corrigan
Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Belfast with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white floor.

Chelsea Refurbishment

dRAW Architecture

Small transitional single-wall kitchen in London with white cabinets, marble benchtops, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and mirror splashback.

Chi

Individual Design & Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Fitzroy North House

MMAD Architecture

Exposed brick walls are contrasted with clean crisp 2pac joinery of the kitchen. Steel framed windows and doors permit maximum light penetration through the small courtyard. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

Peaceful Retreat Condominium

CRB Interiors

During the renovation, the cherry cabinets, appliances and dark soapstone counters were retained to visually anchor the kitchen. New birds eye maple cabinets were added to complement the cherry cabinets. Lighting in the kitchen and dining areas is multi-functional and provides varied levels for general or task lighting, or lower light levels for dining.

Grand Victorian Bedazzles

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Design by #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer in Baltimore, Maryland. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Historical home with Transitional kitchen

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This grey stained walnut kitchen was designed with Kurt Knapstein in a historical home in Kansas City. The blend of old and new elements allow this kitchen to mesh peacefully with the home, while easily standing on it's own.

Beacon Hill

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Eric Roth Photography Amy McFadden Interior Design Marcia Smith - Styling
Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen Designs- San Fernando Valley

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

The modern galley kitchen with an open floor plan has a large kitchen contains a gas range over. Next to the kitchen is a straight staircase with glass frame & wooden steps without risers.

Contemporary Off-White Kitchen in Buffalo, NY

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This beautiful kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Plainview Wide door style with Rag and Bone paint, and was featured in the Consumer Report's Kitchen & Bath Design Guide. Designed by the talented Trés Jolie Maison (www.tjminteriordesign.com), an interior design firm offering residential and commercial interior designs with offices in Naples Florida, Buffalo New York, and Chicago Illinois; as well as offering their services internationally. Photographed by Kim Smith Photo (www.KimSmithPhoto.com)

Contemporary Kitchen #8 Ocean NJ

erik kitchen design

Absolutely stunning warm wood contemporary kitchen featuring full mirrored tile back splash focal point. Expansive layout with loads of pantry storage and counter top work space. Separate hidden breakfast bar and dinette server.

Carlton

American Coastal Properties

Andrew Bramasco, Teles Photography
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Brisbane CBD - Apartment

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

This sky home with stunning views over Brisbane's CBD, the river and Kangaroo Point Cliffs captures the maturity now found in inner city living in Brisbane. Originally from Melbourne and with his experience gain from extensive business travel abroad, the owner of the apartment decided to transform his home to match the cosmopolitan lifestyle he has enjoyed whilst living in these locations. The original layout of the kitchen was typical for apartments built over 20 years ago. The space was restricted by a collection of small rooms, two dining areas plus kitchen that did not take advantage of the views or the need for a strong connection between living areas and the outdoors. The new design has managed to still give definition to activities performed in the kitchen, dining and living but through minimal detail the kitchen does not dominate the space which can often happen in an open plan. A typical galley kitchen design was selected as it best catered for how the space relates to the rest of the apartment and adjoining living space. An effortless workflow is created from the start point of the pantry, housing food stores as well as small appliances, and refrigerator. These are within easy reach of the preparation zones and cooking on the island. Then delivery to the dining area is seamless. There are a number of key features used in the design to create the feeling of spaces whilst maximising functionality. The mirrored kickboards reflect light (aided by the use of LED strip lighting to the underside of the cabinets) creating the illusion that the cabinets are floating thus reducing the footprint in the design. The simple design philosophy is continued with the use of Laminam, 3mm porcelain sheets to the vertical and horizontal surfaces. This material is then mitred on the edges of all drawers and doors extenuate the seamless, minimalist, cube look. A cantilevered bespoke silky oak timber benchtop placed on the island creates a small breakfast/coffee area whilst increasing bench space and creating the illusion of more space. The stain and other features of this unique piece of timber compliments the tones found in the porcelain skin of the kitchen. The half wall built behind the sinks hides the entry point of the services into the apartment. This has been clad in a complimentary laminate for the timber benchtop . Mirror splashbacks help reflect more light into the space. The cabinets above the cleaning zone also appear floating due to the mirrored surface behind and the placement of LED strip lighting used to highlight the perimeter. A fully imported FALMAC Stainless Rangehood and flyer over compliments the plasterboard bulkhead that houses the air conditioning whilst providing task lighting to the island. Lighting has been used throughout the space to highlight and frame the design elements whist creating illumination for all tasks completed in the kitchen. Achieving "fluid motion" has been a major influence in the choice of hardware used in the design. Blum servo drive electronic drawer opening systems have been used to counter act any issues that may be encounter by the added weight of the porcelain used on the drawer fronts. These are then married with Blum Intivo soft close drawer systems. The devil is in the detail with a design and space that is so low profile yet complicated in it's simplicity. Steve Ryan - Rix Ryan Photography

Cheshire Home Ground Floor

Cream & Black Interior Design

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey cabinets and a peninsula.

Fifth Avenue, Mount Lawley

The Perth Property Co.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Luxurious Residence - Kitchen

Martin Manley Architects

A luxurious and well-appointed house an a ridge high in Avon's Wildridge neighborhood with incredible views to Beaver Creek resort and the New York Mountain Range.

Macleod Modern Marble

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Twin extractor fans are the feature that first draws the eye in this sleek kitchen. Any lover of cooking will quickly become mesmerised by the amount of bench space for food preparation and the copious amount of storage space to suit a cooking paraphernalia habit. The communal aspect of a kitchen has not been forgotten with a seating area at a safe, yet intimate distance from the heat of the prepa

Broadbeach Residence

Donna Guyler Design

Cabinetry Design by Donna Guyler Install by TJ Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

The Hampstead Apartment

Bailey London Interior Design & Build

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, panelled appliances and porcelain floors.

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!