Contemporary Galley Kitchen Design in Washington, DC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Extension London SW17

Liane Ryan Photography

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, orange splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Altos Black & White Kitchen & Bath

European Cabinets & Design Studios

This Los Altos kitchen features cabinets from Aran Cucine’s Bijou collection in Gefilte matte glass, with upper wall cabinets in white matte glass. The massive island, with a white granite countertop fabricated by Bay StoneWorks, features large drawers with Blum Intivo custom interiors on the working side, and Stop Sol glass cabinets with an aluminum frame on the front of the island. A bronze glass tile backsplash and bronze lamps over the island add color and texture to the otherwise black and white kitchen. Appliances from Miele and a sink by TopZero complete the project.

Apartment in Via Tiepolo Milan

Rinovaprojects

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mod Condo

Schultz Miller

Photos: Tim Bies
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fairfield Kitchen Diner

neil design

The kitchen in this 50s era cottage, was always small, but this thoughtful renovation has maximised the storage and style. In a dramatic black and white scheme, the new kitchen has had a huge increase in benchspace, storage and function.

Modern Garrison Kitchen

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Walnut Midcentury KItchen with Orange Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Проект "Изумруд и латунь"

CODIA

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Orange accent for a kitchen

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Removing the wall cabinets and replacing it with a vented hood eliminated the need to have a ceiling fan in the kitchen. Enclosing the new fridge by adding tall side panels allowed room for an upper cabinet for additional storage.

既存タイルはそのままにシステムキッチンを交換しました。キッチンはクリナップステディア。ブルーグレーの扉の色が印象的です。

なごみ工房

Photo of a modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Handleless Shaker-Style Kitchen Painted Slate Blue and Citrus Green

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

This kitchen combines the linear detailing of a handleless door with a subtle shaker frame. It is painted citrus green and slate blue and features contemporary pendant lighting that makes a statement above the island unit.

Brettenham

SS4 Architects Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Strass Everest Loft

Schmidt Kitchens Epsom

A clever U-shaped kitchen with Everest-coloured units from the Strass range and Black units from the Loft range. An eye-catching Nano Everest compact worktop with a black-and-white design and a Nano Black laminate worktop for the dining area.

Carpenter Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, orange splashback, no island and white benchtop.

West 95th Project

M&P Design Group

Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Garrison Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Country Remodel

Cairns Architecture

A rounded corner with open storage softened the end of the kitchen and allowed for an easier passage into the living room.
This is an example of a small galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Orange Splashback and White 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!