Design ideas for a small tropical single-wall kitchen in Brisbane with an integrated sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Room

Order & Grace

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

City studio apartment

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, no island and stone slab splashback.

Tutts Clump - Restored Cottage with Bespoke Kitchen & Joinery

Ben Heath Interiors

Photos by James Wilson at Jaw Designs Edited at Ben Heath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

West Didsbury Modern Kitchen

Natalie Holden Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and yellow benchtop.

Westwood Modern Mountain

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, no island, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Un chantier incroyable mené à distance - Projet Nollet

Mon Concept Habitation

Le duplex du projet Nollet a charmé nos clients car, bien que désuet, il possédait un certain cachet. Ces derniers ont travaillé eux-mêmes sur le design pour révéler le potentiel de ce bien. Nos architectes les ont assistés sur tous les détails techniques de la conception et nos ouvriers ont exécuté les plans. Malheureusement le projet est arrivé au moment de la crise du Covid-19. Mais grâce au process et à l’expérience de notre agence, nous avons pu animer les discussions via WhatsApp pour finaliser la conception. Puis lors du chantier, nos clients recevaient tous les 2 jours des photos pour suivre son avancée. Nos experts ont mené à bien plusieurs menuiseries sur-mesure : telle l’imposante bibliothèque dans le salon, les longues étagères qui flottent au-dessus de la cuisine et les différents rangements que l’on trouve dans les niches et alcôves. Les parquets ont été poncés, les murs repeints à coup de Farrow and Ball sur des tons verts et bleus. Le vert décliné en Ash Grey, qu’on retrouve dans la salle de bain aux allures de vestiaire de gymnase, la chambre parentale ou le Studio Green qui revêt la bibliothèque. Pour le bleu, on citera pour exemple le Black Blue de la cuisine ou encore le bleu de Nimes pour la chambre d’enfant. Certaines cloisons ont été abattues comme celles qui enfermaient l’escalier. Ainsi cet escalier singulier semble être un élément à part entière de l’appartement, il peut recevoir toute la lumière et l’attention qu’il mérite !

Квартира на Пресне

MARKINA DESIGN

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer

SBaird Design

Design ideas for an asian u-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Rambler

Davies Design Build

This is an example of a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

NYC Kitchen Remodel

Palette Pro Painting & Renovation

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunny Galley Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Barry Westerman
Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Louisville with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

AG House

Marcello Mariana

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, no island and grey benchtop.

Contemporary - Ocean Blvd

D for Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige floor, white benchtop and no island.

Fit for a Queen

Meadowlark Design+Build

Honed granite and ample storage in the butler's pantry of this remodeled Victorian in Ann Arbor.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops and no island.

Pantry

KuDa Photography

Designed by Rod Graham and Gilyn McKelligon. Photo by KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and panelled appliances.

Classic Bistro Industrial

Legacy Kitchens

Classic subway tile up around the window. French Bistro Look. Matte black hardware. We removed the wall between the dining room and the kitchen. They did a flat ceiling in the kitchen but did not want to go through the expense or “mess” to scrape the rest of the ceilings on the main floor so we put in the false/decorative beam to split the areas. The false beam and floating shelves were custom made by Leroy. The false beam was not required but it separated the ceiling textures.

Ultimate Entertaining Space

Justina Auer

Tall wall of storage and built in appliances adore the main passageway between sun room and great room.
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with no Island 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!