Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Craiglockhart, Edinburgh

ekco

A compact space that needed a fresh update. Simple lines and a textured Calcatta Gold worktop and splash-backs bring a richness and feeling of luxury to this space. The slim profiles created neat visual lines to keep the space from becoming too heavy. Sherwood dark brown and matt crystal finishes to the furniture balance the space and keep it light and stylish.

Freestanding Kitchen FS001

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

We designed this kitchen to try to shake up the norm in the kitchen world. Each of the freestanding Ash units is a piece of furniture in it own right. Its a concept that could conceivably allow you to move your kitchen with you to a new home or add/adjust in the future. Units in solid sustainably sourced British Ash and island unit in Ash and powder coated steel frame.

Bayside Condominiums

J. Harwood Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Floor Decorators Carpet One

This is an example of a large industrial kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Kitchen Floor Transformation!

Pauls Floors

We completed the modern look in this newly fitted galley kitchen with a Harvey Maria Luxury Vinyl Tile Floor featuring Dee Hardwicke/Little Bricks in Cornflower Blue/Forget-Me-Not colours.

Crouch End Studio Apartment

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A studio apartment with decorated to give a high end finish at an affordable price.
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tri-Tone Townhouse

Crickett Kinser

This hillside unit with a view of all of beautiful Ventura was in desperate need of a remodel! The kitchen went from a tiny box to the entire width of the common space opening up the room to an open concept floor plan. Mixing glossy laminate doors with an ultra-matte black door, we were able to put together this bold design. The fridge is completely concealed and separating the pantry from the fridge is a walnut-look wine stack perfect for all the entertaining this couple plans to have!

1084 Autumn Oak Lane

GreenHalo Builds

With the focus on family and connections, this open kitchen floorplan is functional for everyday activities and entertaining. Quartz countertops are durable with easy maintenance creating an incomparable design without limitations. This open concept allows you to cook and socialize with the family or dinner guests simultaneously. In addition, it opens up a home and creates better traffic flow.

Flat renovation Cranley Gardens South Kensington

The Bellevue Interiors Ltd

New handle less kitchen in fully renovated studio flat. Integrated appliances.
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with vinyl floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Bright, organised and social family kitchen

Lima Kitchens

This kitchen transformation is quite something. Having had 4 separate rooms, each dark, disorganised and counter intuitive, we have opened them all out to create a bright, organised and social kitchen family room.

Spring Showcase Home 2018

ABK Interiors - Annette Kuester

Traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors and multiple islands.

Spacious High-End Kitchen in New Build Property

Handmade Kitchen Co

Expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Shaker Kitchen

The brief for this project was to create a functional, yet elegant kitchen space for day to day family life. My client wanted to create a functional kitchen with lots of storage and a low seating area which would allow them to entertain their grandchildren. When designing this kitchen I had to make sure to add in enough storage for my clients and squeeze in a low seating area, without their long galley style kitchen feeling overwhelmed. To achieve this I designed the kitchen island as if it was moulded into part of the wall, giving the impression of a big island without loosing too much floor space. Another key design feature was keeping the taller units together in the wider area of the kitchen, this kept the rest of the space feeling light and airy. I designed a modern shaker kitchen in light grey, incorporating some texture and additional colour into the space by adding oak as the island worktop and quartz worktops throughout the remainder of the kitchen. The design accommodated two full size ovens (Neff), a large induction hob with extractor above, a tall integrated fridge/ freezer, a washer/dryer and recycling bin facilities. The mixture of modern styling/ colouring and a more traditional furniture door has really created a timeless kitchen which will see many years to come.

Mereway Light Fern Kitchen

Alexander Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Hollybush, Welwyn Garden City Renovation

Seven Design Service

A stunning, modern kitchen diner incorporating a smart, new breakfast bar and grey and navy cabinets with rose gold appointments for a luxurious finish.

5th Avenue Penthouse Remodel

design styles architecture

This is an example of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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JAR STUDIO

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Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Vinyl 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!