This kitchen was your typical builder basic design. Lot's of cabinets with no thought for function. An odd shaped island that took up space, but didn't provide much storage. We straightened out the island to create more storage and loads of function. It now has the sink, dishwasher, trash center, bookcase, mixer cabinet and microwave drawer plus more! We removed the wall double ovens and added a 48" range instead. This allowed us to flank either side of the fridge with roll out pantry cabinets. An appliance garage was added to the corner. The range has a custom hood over it that blends seamlessly with the cabinets. The client needed a space to sit and check the mail so we created an office space at the end of the wall. Behind the blinds is a new 10' slider for access to the patio. Luxury vinyl plank flooring went in throughout the house. Custom pendant lights were hung in clusters of three above the island. The kitchen was painted Accessible Beige by SW.

Vinyl

Floor Coverings International-Central Kentucky

Tile flooring in a kitchen looks fabulous and is functional as well. But it can be hard to stand on for long periods of time and can be cold as well. Let Floor Coverings International show you some options that offer the look of tile without these disadvantages.

Innovative Windows & Doors by Kolbe

Kolbe Windows & Doors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and vinyl floors.

MODERN. SLEEK. YES.

Kelly Nichols

KITCHEN REMODEL FEATURING FRAMELESS CABINETS WHITE CABINETS: PAINTED MAPLE WOOD CABINETS: VENEER SUNDERLAND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS IN STATUARIO PRIME PHOTO CREDIT - ATHENA PALMER (OWNER)

Seacliff

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!

Espace repas en prolongement de la cuisine

OMBRE & LUMIERE Atelier d'Architecture

DELAUNEY François
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances and vinyl floors.

Beautiful Bespoke Shaker Kitchen

ALM Studios

Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Berkshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white benchtop.

Transitional Family Home

BeeTree Homes

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

Design ideas for a 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.

Oakland Place

Peters Design Co

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine cachemire et granit gold

User

This is an example of a small country single-wall separate kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Converted Barn Remodel

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This small kitchen is simple and functional to suit the needs of the owner who loves cooking. Fitted with integrated appliances and a good balance of storage and open display. The light blue pendants just frame the island and are a nod to the dining area wall colour.

Country Nobilia Kitchen in Rusper, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Oak Accents

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Dug Wilders Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Квартира в стиле лофт для холостяка с 2мя кошками и собакой

Евгения Разуваева дизайнер интерьера 9design

дизайнер Евгения Разуваева
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with solid surface benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Crouch End Studio Apartment

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A studio apartment with decorated to give a high end finish at an affordable price.
Inspiration for 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.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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!