Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, granite splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted, orange cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Ashmead Road, Deptford

Troake and Rowsell Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Concrete Interiors

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

This is a kitchen in a barn conversion. All the the cabinetry is in solid wood and painted in F&B paint.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Heartwood Kitchens

This is the prep sink in the baking area. Cabinet finish is high-gloss Burnt Orange.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Eclectic Kitchen

Linum Furniture Limited

painted kitchen wall cabinets Grained ash painted
Large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Cocinas

Cerámicas Sánchez S.L

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

This is a kitchen in a barn conversion. All the the cabinetry is in solid wood and painted in F&B paint.
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

This is a kitchen in a barn conversion. All the the cabinetry is in solid wood and painted in F&B paint.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

Ashmead Road, Deptford

Troake and Rowsell Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop, stone tile splashback, shaker cabinets and a farmhouse sink.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

This is a kitchen in a barn conversion. All the the cabinetry is in solid wood and painted in F&B paint.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Orange and blue Kitchen

SoKipling

Kitchen with Orange Cabinets and Slate Floors 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!