Дизайнер Алена Сковородникова Фотограф Сергей Красюк
Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, multi-coloured floor, a single-bowl sink, copper benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and orange benchtop.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Grant Park Kitchen Remodel

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

The tiles come from Pental ( http://www.pentalonline.com/) and United Tile ( http://www.unitedtile.com/) in Portland. However, the red glass accent tiles are custom.

Wilkensvej

In-Bolig Styling ApS

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and orange benchtop.

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house sink view
Design ideas for a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, orange benchtop, wood benchtops, no island, brown floor and exposed beam.

Mid-century Modern | Arete Kitchens

Arete European Kitchens

Midcentury modern remodel project featuring German-made LEICHT textured walnut cabinetry and integrated appliances. Cabinetry design and installation by Arete Kitchens. Architecture by Webber + Studio, Architects. ©Archer Shot Photography.

Brady Lane Remodel Addition

Webber + Studio, Architects

Andrea Calo
Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops, brown floor and orange benchtop.

LLS Bars

Suzanne Martin Design

Gordon King Photography
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Ottawa with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops and orange benchtop.

Woodland Residence

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Photo Credit: Terri Glanger Photography
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances and orange benchtop.

Gingerbrick House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, orange benchtop, white appliances and beige floor.

Signature Pearl

TG Kitchen

A compact kitchen with lots of storage.
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, no island and orange benchtop.

Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Mark Lohman
Midcentury kitchen in Other with orange benchtop.

Dawnsknoll Residence

MINARC

Art Gray Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, orange benchtop and blue splashback.

Mayhem Ranch

Kensington & Associates

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with subway tile splashback and orange benchtop.

N Street Residence

KUBE architecture

When man's aspiration is the sky, the ground is only a resistance. - Sverre Fehn In this renovation, a conventional masonry row house is opened up to the sky, with a light, airy interior. The original floor plan was completely transformed for more efficient function and a greater sense of spatial connection, both vertically and horizontally. From a grounded lower level, with concrete, cork, and warm finishes, an abstract composition of crisp forms emerges. The kitchen sits at the center of the house as a hearth, establishing the line between dark and light, illustrated through wenge base cabinets with light anigre above. Service spaces such as bathrooms and closets are hidden within the thickness of walls, contributing to the overall simplicity of the design. A new central staircase serves as the backbone of the composition, bordered by a cable wall tensioned top and bottom, connecting the solid base of the house with the light steel structure above. A glass roof hovers overhead, as gravity recedes and walls seem to rise up and float. The overall effect is clean and minimal, transforming vertically from dark to light, warm to cool, grounded to weightless, and culminating in a space composed of line and plane, shadows and light.

Lima Residence

Abramson Architects

Poured concrete create the backdrop for this loft style kitchen. A pop of orange in the island counter top brings a playful touch to the industrial space. Photo: Jim Bartsch

Solar village, a multi-generational housing group.

GRAYmatter architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Kitchen Neolith

Stone Center

Stone Center / The Size
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, with island and orange benchtop.

Contemporary Loft Living

Robinson Home

This luxurious downtown loft in historic Macon, GA was designed from the ground up by Carrie Robinson with Robinson Home. The loft began as an empty attic space above a historic restaurant and was transformed by Carrie over the course of 2 years. A galley kitchen was designed to maximize open floor space and merge the living and cooking spaces.

Woodland Residence

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Photo Credit: Terri Glanger Photography
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Dallas with red splashback and orange benchtop.

Kitchen with Orange 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!