This contemporary kitchen in a luxury condominium is state of the art. The stained *cabinets are contrasted by white glass appliances, stainless steel accents and recycled glass countertops. The floating wall houses the ovens, microwave, warming steamer on the kitchen side. On the opposite side there is a continuation of the fine woodwork throughout the space . Refrigerators are completely built-in and clad in the same wood as to appear to be a cabinet. Stainless drawers complete the base cabinet below the cooktop and create the detail at the corners of the center island. Dishwashers flank the sink and are covered in the same cabinetry forming a seamless effect. The stone top on the outside island had a waterfall detail and additional storage. Three pendent lights illuminate the leather swivel barstools with bronze iron bases. •Photo by Argonaut Architectural•

residence at andheri west

Sonali shah

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, marble floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and white floor.

Open Kitchen Shelving with Gold Accents

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country kitchen backsplash features a custom tile design and gold accents, plus black cabinetry.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Baker Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our wonderful Baker clients were ready to remodel the kitchen in their c.1900 home shortly after moving in. They were looking to undo the 90s remodel that existed, and make the kitchen feel like it belonged in their historic home. We were able to design a balance that incorporated the vintage charm of their home and the modern pops that really give the kitchen its personality. We started by removing the mirrored wall that had separated their kitchen from the breakfast area. This allowed us the opportunity to open up their space dramatically and create a cohesive design that brings the two rooms together. To further our goal of making their kitchen appear more open we removed the wall cabinets along their exterior wall and replaced them with open shelves. We then incorporated a pantry cabinet into their refrigerator wall to balance out their storage needs. This new layout also provided us with the space to include a peninsula with counter seating so that guests can keep the cook company. We struck a fun balance of materials starting with the black & white hexagon tile on the floor to give us a pop of pattern. We then layered on simple grey shaker cabinets and used a butcher block counter top to add warmth to their kitchen. We kept the backsplash clean by utilizing an elongated white subway tile, and painted the walls a rich blue to add a touch of sophistication to the space.

Severn River Retreat

Galiani Design Group

Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Traditional Craftsman Client Home

Bob Buescher Homes

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

M&CV Project

Studio Durham Architects

A view of the kitchen sink in a wall of cabinetry, beyond the kitchen island and stove. Custom Cabinetry by Full Circle Design Works, Inc. Ceramic Stone Tile floor is by Vallelunga in 'Calcutta.' Plumbing Fixtures are from 'Tara' line of Dornbracht. Photo by Alise O'Brien Photography.

Lower Shaughnessy Condo Renovation

Westwood Heritage

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white floor.

UNIQUE Calacatta kitchen in NJ

COMPAC

Unique Calacatta polished, 3cm in island, countertop, walls and backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white floor.

East Hampton

Winter McDermott Design

Jacob Snavely
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white floor.

Closed Cellar in Contemporary Kitchen

Spiral Cellars

The cellar door closed, from the previous photo, showing how subtle the opening and closing can be. A dinner party in this kitchen wont have a restriction of win, being so convenient to the spiral cellar.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen in Portland, Oregon

ColorMoxie NW

What is not to love about this kitchen?? Simple, full of charm, efficient layout..... and the perfect paint colors selected by ColorMoxie NW. Selecting white is much more complex than one might guess. The wrong white wall and cabinetry color could have forever looked "off" with the quartz counters and white subway tile. And that blue?? Swoon worthy Baltic Sea by Benjamin Moore. Hard to see in the photo, but there's a smidge of the same blue in the Marmoleum swirls (color: Sunny Day).

Pantry - Counter Space

Inspired Closets Vermont

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white floor.

Paul's Marble Depot

Paul's Marble Depot, LLC

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white floor.

Red maple delray beach

Howard Torn Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Cabot Cove Summer Cottage

Tracey Rapisardi Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, no island, white appliances, white splashback, timber splashback, white floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinets

Gam Woodwork

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island and white floor.

Corinth

BoldForm Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen with Orange Floor and White 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!