Clean and functional design and layout make this galley kitchen, gallery worthy. Featuring high-end yet compact appliances for the urban sophisticate, mosaic Moroccan tiles for a cool and classic feel, glass cabinets to feature culinary treasurers, and reclaimed scaffolding as open shelving maintains class and consistency throughout the home.

Studio Paris 9 cuisine

YOUNES Rénovation Intérieure

Installation d'une cuisine ouverte dans un studio fàaçde balnche et plan en bois massif chêne
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, no island and beige benchtop.

Apartamento junto al Mercado de Alicante

ESCALAR

ESCALAR
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

A Kitchen With Country Charm Harvests Style and Comfort

Village Home Stores

Beaded door kitchen cabinets painted white paired with Cambria Swanbridge quartz tops and a blue gray subway tile backsplash. A classic and clean look for a farmhouse style kitchen. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Kitchen Remodel - Phillips Ranch

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

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CL architecture d'intérieur

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Nautical Modern

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Photo by Angelo Cane
Photo of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and blue floor.

Cuisine lumineuse et fonctionnelle

Marion Galline - Architecte d'intérieur

L'ancienne cuisine cloisonnée ne permettait pas d'y installer l'électroménager nécessaire à une cuisine fonctionnelle. C'est en ouvrant la pièce que l'on parvient à une cuisine équipée tout en longueur, elle devient aussi un espace agréable et lumineux grâce à son ouverture sur la pièce à vivre qui rend l'appartement traversant.

Conserver et accentuer le charme de son appartement parisien - Projet Chalon

Mon Concept Habitation

Notre cliente venait de faire l’acquisition d’un appartement au charme parisien. On y retrouve de belles moulures, un parquet à l’anglaise et ce sublime poêle en céramique. Néanmoins, le bien avait besoin d’un coup de frais et une adaptation aux goûts de notre cliente ! Dans l’ensemble, nous avons travaillé sur des couleurs douces. L’exemple le plus probant : la cuisine. Elle vient se décliner en plusieurs bleus clairs. Notre cliente souhaitant limiter la propagation des odeurs, nous l’avons fermée avec une porte vitrée. Son style vient faire écho à la verrière du bureau afin de souligner le caractère de l’appartement. Le bureau est une création sur-mesure. A mi-chemin entre le bureau et la bibliothèque, il est un coin idéal pour travailler sans pour autant s’isoler. Ouvert et avec sa verrière, il profite de la lumière du séjour où la luminosité est maximisée grâce aux murs blancs.

Transformation d'un petit appartement parisien

Studio Mariekke

Studio Mariekke
Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Tranquil White Galley Kitchen

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island and blue floor.

Basement Kitchen Installation

Setter

Our client was looking for a simple kitchen to be installed in their basement suite. From consultation to measurement, to material selection, fabrication and installation. We managed this install from beginning to end.

Biddulph Mansions

Ardesia Design

Full length Dinesen wooden floor planks of 5 meters long were brought inside through the window and fitted throughout the flat, except kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen floor was tiled with beautiful blue Moroccan cement tiles. Kitchen itself was designed in light washed wood and imported from Spain. In order to gain more storage space some of the kitchen units were fitted inside of the existing chimney breast. Kitchen worktop was made in white concrete which worked well with rustic looking cement floor tiles. photos by Richard Chivers

Kitchen Remodel - Phillips Ranch

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 33m² à Paris 10ème

OUI Architecture

fabienne delafraye
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Flandre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Monogram Appliance Gallery

East Coast Appliance

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, no island and blue floor.

Penny Tile Designs

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

My Client fell in love with the orange penny tile but was concerned it would be too bold. Not if we muted the rest of the colors in the kitchen. She also liked the lime green penny tile so I suggested we have the tile installer to insert randomly the lime green penny tile. I found Lucite lime green knobs for the cabinets to accent the lime green in the penny tile and the floor.

Reforma integral de apartamento en Madrid

OOIIO Arquitectura

Amplia cocina en la que los arquitectos han querido jugar con muy pocos materiales, potenciando la luminosidad y limpieza del espacio. Se apuesta por la funcionalidad y facilidad de limpieza de todas las superficies sin renunciar a un diseño atractivo y especial.

VIVIENDA CALLE SEVILLA

Nogales Interiores

Una cocina abierta. Un espacio de la vivienda, donde conviven a la perfección Salón, Comedor y Cocina.
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Valencia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with no Island and Blue Floor 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!