Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Bold & Beckoning Modern Kitchen Addition and Renovation

House of L

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Bothell - Whole House Remodel

Gallagher Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Lost Tree Luxury

Joy R. Dabill Interior Design

Ron Rosenzweig
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Strait Lane Estate

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

AWARD WINNING KITCHEN.Elegance and simplicity of design, and extraordinary finishes. Metallic auto paint on cabinets for a beautiful sheen, resin counter with selenite chunk inclusions, mirror polish stainless stairwell repeating stainless wire panels in cabinets, and tiny hand wrought stainless rosettes with quartz centers for embellishment. Soft golden walls with apricot sheer and chrystal chandelier. Photographer:Dan Piassick

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Jere Bradwell

One of the Woodharbor custom wood finishes in this kitchen using a modern design with cherry wood finish on the cabinets and a wood look tile floor
This is an example of a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Shaker Cabinets Rustic & Industrial Kitchen Vintage Style Design By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

The shiplap vintage and rustic kitchen By Darash. Brought things up alive by painting the kitchen louvered cabinets all in Terracotta, accents the gold and stainless steel silver hardwares.

19th St. Manhattan Beach

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

Detail shot of this stunning mosaic backsplash and custom cabinetry. __ We had so much fun designing in this Spanish meets beach style with wonderful clients who travel the world with their 3 sons. The clients had excellent taste and ideas they brought to the table, and were always open to Jamie's suggestions that seemed wildly out of the box at the time. The end result was a stunning mix of traditional, Meditteranean, and updated coastal that reflected the many facets of the clients. The bar area downstairs is a sports lover's dream, while the bright and beachy formal living room upstairs is perfect for book club meetings. One of the son's personal photography is tastefully framed and lines the hallway, and custom art also ensures this home is uniquely and divinely designed just for this lovely family. __ Design by Eden LA Interiors Photo by Kim Pritchard Photography

Etude et pose d'une cuisine Ikea à Asnières sur Seine.

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Etude et pose d'une cuisine contenporaine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

North Shore Brick Tudor

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Cucina con piastrelle in maiolica
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Jere Bradwell

One of the Woodharbor custom wood finishes in this kitchen using a unique gray mottled finish glasss and stone backsplash large pavers for floor lots of great wood fetures including he ceiling beams

Bothell - Whole House Remodel

Gallagher Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel and Redesign

Tukasa Creations, Inc.

Sam Ferris
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, no island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black appliances, ceramic floors and yellow benchtop.

Modern twist

Baywolf Dalton, Inc.

This fun, built for a family kitchen incorporates clean light grey Rutt custom cabinetry. A fun Ann Sacks tile makes a bold statement. A very long island features another sink, dishwasher and ice maker. Very important to our client was to have a walk in pantry. We used the same color with dovetail maple undermount pull outs. A cooks dream with all the storage they need. This open space includes a informal breakfast table as well.

Cuisine atypique

Mesure

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Maxwell

Studio M

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Wellborn Forest Avenue

Mary Porzelt of Boston Kitchen Designs

Wellborn Forest kitchen in the Avenue door style with custom colors China White and Ashwood from Benjamin Moore.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, with island and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen Area

Sergio A. Peralta, Assoc. AIA

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Yellow 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!