Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, no island, ceramic splashback, brick floors and orange floor.

Rénovation de cuisine complète à Sérèzin du Rhône

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Duplex SoPi

Source Architecture

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine à Hyères pin cap ferret et bleu macaron curaçao

Atmosphère Cuisine - RG Aménagement

Cuisine mélaminé bois structuré Cottage pin cap ferret et macaron bleu curaçao. Plan de travail et crédence stratifié béton taloché. Poignées gouge inox.

mediterranes leben und italienisch genießen

Oliver Kuty Photography

Oliver Kuty
This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Naples with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Bailey kitchen

Bethany Crenshaw, AKBD

Kraftmaid Sonata Cherry Chocolate cabinets and Blue Dunes Granite
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

IA ETXEA

Quefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espacios

Cocina integrada abierta al salón, con barra alta de madera y 2 taburetes
This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

Appartement Canal Saint Martin

2design architecture

©Alfredo Brant. Tout le contenu de ce profil 2designarchitecture, textes et images, sont tous droits réservés
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison ouvrière à Strasbourg

Julian Perez PHOTOGRAPHE

Julian Perez © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Strasbourg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, no island and orange floor.

Rio Del Oro at Plumas Lake

Simas Floor and Design Company

Extended cabinets in kitchen
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

AMBIENTE CUCINA: ARREDAMENTO D'INTERNI & RESTYLING

Chiara Claudi - FIRENZE HOME DESIGN

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, no island, grey benchtop, a single-bowl sink and orange floor.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Cabinet Possibilities in philadeelphia

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Montague Road

Parsons Gray {interior decoration + design}

Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home in El Dorado

Pink Dwelling

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Country Kitchen

Panelform

Panelform product used: Durostyle Ellergill doors in Alabaster Satin
This is an example of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Christchurch with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

Lindstrom Kitchen

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Challenges of a Small Kitchen. "How can we add a dishwasher and increase storage to our already small kitchen?" A good question for sure. We tucked the refrigerator into what had been a hall closet, encorporated a neat rolling cabinet/cutting board 'under' the new (handmade by owner) oak table, replaced a window into a new place, removed an space wasting unused brick chimney, strategically added many storage cabinets and removed bearing walls. The countertops are a combination of soapstone and Quartzite. We even squeezed in the "small but pretty" farm sink! "Lance Kramer (project manager) kept us informed every step, kept the job clean, did great work" ...and with a twinkle in his eye ... " I'd recommend you do not fire him". Richard L." No danger there! Great job K Team.

Floating Wood Shelving

dRemodeling

Dura Supreme was utilized for a complementing wood finish to give the light colored kitchen a little more depth and character.
Small traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Kitchen with no Island and Orange 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!