Crédit photos : Sabine Serrad
Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Chiswick Kitchen

Alex Findlater Ltd

It is always a pleasure to work with design-conscious clients. This is a great amalgamation of materials chosen by our clients. Rough-sawn oak veneer is matched with dark grey engineering bricks to make a unique look. The soft tones of the marble are complemented by the antique brass wall taps on the splashback

猫と暮らす中庭のある家

猫と建築社

中庭を中心にダイニングキッチンとリビングをL字に配した開放的な大空間。大きな開口部で、どこにいても家族の様子が伺える。中庭は子供や猫たちの格好の遊び場。フェンスは猫が脱走しない高さや桟の間隔、足がかりを作らないように、などの工夫がされている。
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, brown floor and wallpaper.

BESPOKE

株式会社ハウゼ

食事の支度をしながら、お子様の勉強を見てあげられる配置にしています。
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Lafayette, CA

Gayler Design Build

Coffee station appliance garage.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Solar Scythe

The PassivHaus Architecture Company

paul mcnally
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cork with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Pelham Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

Andy Langley We've been lusting after beautiful mustard colours for a long time now, and we decided to finally take the plunge. We knew that the arrangement of cabinets that we had created for the back wall would look perfect in a statement colour, with the beautiful open walnut shelving that perfectly complements this colour palette. We love how the rich intensity of this timber adds such a sophisticated vibe to the kitchen and helps to break up the yellow slightly. We also knew that we had the island that we could use to create an eye-catching feature in the design. We kept the same white quartz worktop on the island, as it has a gorgeous wrap around feature that we think works perfectly with the rest of the kitchen. We love Inchyra Blue by Farrow and Ball, and after seeing so many of our customers use it in their kitchens, we knew that we needed to incorporate it in some way into the Pelham Kitchen. We didn't want to overpower the India Yellow in any way and didn't want it to feel like the colours were battling against one another. By having the small island finished in Inchyra Blue allows both colours to separately gain attention and create a beautiful comfortable feeling within the room. We wanted to create subtle points of symmetry throughout the room, so used walnut backings within the Ladbroke handles to tie in with the other use of the walnut in the kitchen.

L'Orée du Bois

Casavog

Deux pièces réunies, la cuisine et le salon. Photographe Gaëlle Le Rebeller
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Nice with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

千本格子の家（高瀬の家２）

株式会社　創芸

グレー色を基調にしたキッチン廻り造作
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sunday morning

A.S.Helsingo

A.S.Helsingö Ingarö doors with Circle brass handles. Built on IKEA METOD cabinet frames.
Design ideas for a scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Stockholm with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances and plywood floors.

Modern Warehouse Living in Melbourne

Lunchbox Architect

Peter Hyatt
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors and with island.

Weston, MA

MDK Design Associates, Inc.

Sam Grey photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors and multiple islands.

千本格子の家（高瀬の家２）

株式会社　創芸

アールの天井を持つダイニンクキッチン廻り。本棚上部は、ロフトスペース
Small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with open cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, black benchtop and brown floor.

１Fがガレージの鉄骨の家

マルモコハウス

トクラスのberryをカスタマイズして設置したLDK。既製品のキッチンや家具をカスタマイズできるのも、木工所を持つ弊社ならではの設計です。キッチンメーカーでは制作できない部材の制作の対応もしております。メーカーキッチンの良さを生かしつつ、特殊な使い勝手にも対応いたします。
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Solar Scythe

The PassivHaus Architecture Company

paul mcnally
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cork with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Design Ideas Featuring Urban Effects Cabinetry

Urban Effects Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Rénovation appartement années 60

Le Hall Yeux

Le Hall Yeux
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

撮影：長澤浩二
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Osaka with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island and white floor.

築45年のマンションをリノベーション

彩工舎

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Plywood 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!