Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Un duplex à Saint Nazairen

Amélie Guilleminot

Rénovation d’un duplex à Saint Nazaire avec l’objectif d’en faire un logement de fonction pour les chantiers de l’Atlantique
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Угловая встроенная кухня с белыми глянцевыми и каменными фасадами

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Эта элегантная угловая кухня станет идеальным дополнением любой квартиры в стиле лофт. Сочетание белых глянцевых и каменных фасадов создает стильный и современный вид. Благодаря своим небольшим и узким размерам, он идеально подходит для тех, у кого мало места. Темная гамма добавляет нотку изысканности современному стилю лофт, а отсутствие ручек создает цельный и чистый вид.

Grove Conservation Area

Metre Squared Architecture

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Un duplex à Saint Nazairen

Amélie Guilleminot

Rénovation d’un duplex à Saint Nazaire avec l’objectif d’en faire un logement de fonction pour les chantiers de l’Atlantique
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Hexa

Agence OSSIBUS

Stanislas Ledoux pour Agence Ossibus
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Bordeaux with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor, beige benchtop, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Cuisine contemporaine

Olivia de Revel // 02R architecte d'intérieur

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Rénovation d'une petite cuisine

Mimi's Home design- Décoratrice d'intérieur Ufdi

Avant/ Après: une plaque vitrocéramique avec deus feux qu'on a placé à l'horizontale pour palier à la pente du mur mansardé.
Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Ellington Condo Kitchen and Office Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen-diner Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This lovely kitchen-diner and utility started life as a collection of much smaller rooms. Our clients wanted to create a large and airy kitchen-dining room across the rear of the house. They were keen for it to make better use of the space and take advantage of the aspect to the garden. We knocked the various rooms through to create one much larger kitchen space with a flow through utility area adjoining it. The Kitchen Ingredients Bespoke designed, the kitchen-diner combines a number of sustainable elements. Not only solid and built to last, the design is highly functional as well. The kitchen cabinet bases are made from high-recycled content MFC, these cabinets are super sustainable. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, in a pres, they stay square – the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, but we expect the cabinets to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you’re investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is. Painted in a soft light grey, the timber doors are easy on the eye. The solid oak open shelves above the sink match those at the end of the peninsula. They also tie in with the smaller unit's worktop and upstand in the dining area. The timber shelves conceal flush under-mounted energy-saving LED lights to light the sink area below. All hinges and drawer runners are solid and come with a lifetime guarantee from Blum. Mixing heirlooms with the contemporary The new kitchen design works much better as a social space, allowing cooking, food prep and dining in one characterful room. Our client was keen to mix a modern and contemporary style with their more traditional family heirlooms, such as the dining table and chairs. Also key was incorporating high-end technology and gadgets, including a pop-up socket in the Quartz IQ worktop peninsula. Now, the room boasts underfloor heating, two fantastic single ovens, induction hob and under counter wine fridge. The original kitchen was much, much smaller. The footprint of the new space covers the space of the old kitchen, a living room, WC and utility room. The images below show the development in progress. By relocating the WC to just outside the kitchen and using RSJs to open up the space, the entire room benefits from the flow of natural light through the patio doors.

PEDINI Q2 IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

BATH AND KITCHEN TOWN 9265 Activity Rd. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92126 t.858 5499700 www.kitchentown.com
Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and linoleum floors.

Kitchen with view to Barn

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Sun Kitchen features custom stained bamboo cabinets, soapstone countertop with integral farmhouse sink Photo: Michael R. Timmer
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Mid Century Kitchen

Standforth

R. McVittie
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

THE BOW ROOF CABIN

North Swell Design Build

Cabin Kitchen Remodel - AFTER
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Southborough Road

West & Reid Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rocky Ledge Modernist

Tee House Design LLC

molly tee
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Thin profile marble quartz counter, chunky oak breakfast bar

KTK Styling

Complete kitchen design & installation
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Devon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Scandi Modern

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Dug Wilders
Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ex Display Kitchen, Modern SECOND NATURE Lichefield Expresso

Used Kitchen Exchange

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transformation d'un Hangar / Hôtel en Maison

I F Rénovation

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Linoleum 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!