THIS OPEN KITCHEN WITH DRAMATIC CONTRASTS, IS MUCH MORE THAN A PLACE FOR A MEAL. PERFORMANCE FABRICS AND BRASS NAIL HEADS SOFTEN THE SPACE.
Inspiration for an expansive l-shaped open plan kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

When our customer came to us saying they wanted a pink and blue kitchen, we took this on board and ran with it, making sure their personal style came across throughout the whole space. The room is warm and inviting, and is a wonderful space for entertaining. It really is a kitchen you would want to spend a lot of time in. It is stylish yet functional, with plenty of internal storage solutions added in for ease and accessibility. They couldn't be happier with the transformation.

Lubbock Parade 2011 - Home 2

B&S Woodworking Inc.

Photo of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Goose Creek Kitchen & Bath

Neil Kelly Company

We opened up the kitchen area by removing a non-structural partial wall. Light now flows from the dining room into the entire home. We created an island with a waterfall granite countertop. The perimeter cabinets are flat panel white oak with "grey smoke" stain. Minimal black hardware, white quartz countertop, and white glass tile backsplash. The hood vent is custom made from oxidized steel by a local antique shop.

Joanne's Home

Create Perfect

The new open-plan kitchen and living room have a sloped roof extension with skylights and large bi-folding doors. We designed the kitchen bespoke to our client's individual requirements with 6 seats at a large double sides island, a large corner pantry unit and a hot water tap. Off this space, there is also a utility room. The seating area has a three-seater and a two-seater sofa which both recline. There is also still space to add a dining table if the client wishes in the future.

Shorebreak

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Augie Salbosa - Salbosa Photography
Photo of a tropical kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Bureaux - Rénovation d'un Cabinet Comptable

Studio Bérengère Durret

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Margate Beach Home

Ellen Farber Strategic Design

This large open kitchen was completely updated to include a custom cabinetry, a large center island, banquette seating and an extra large table to accommodate family and friends in the busy summer season. With plenty of lighting, extra large appliances and preparation space, everyone can get in on the cooking fun.

Modern Kitchen Makeover in Lansdale

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The blue paint and glass-tile backsplash contrasts with the neutral, modern tones of the cabinets and flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Nano Studio Flat, Chelsea, London, UK

Victoria Soloviev Interior Designer

Jordi Barreras
This is an example of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in London with marble benchtops, no island, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Open plan high gloss J handle kitchen - Suffolk

Bentley Interiors

Our New York range is popular finished in matte or high gloss. Seen here in dusk grey with Minerva soild surface worktops and feature lighting
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Carrie Greene Design

These spoiled dogs have their own integrated feeding area complete with quartz countertop! Rustic LVP flooring provides the look of wood but is more durable for pets.

Large Island

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Large island
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Spring Showcase Home 2018

ABK Interiors - Annette Kuester

This is an example of a 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.

Marine Aldana ash skinny shaker galley kitchen

A Class Kitchens of Bedford

This project was a narrow kitchen in Bromham Bedfordshire. We removed the kitchen and some small stud walls to maximise the space, and fitted this beautiful ash Aldana skinny shaker kitchen painted in Marine. The customer chose laminate worktop, LVT floor fitted in a herringbone style, brass handles and tap and a feature splashback.

1 bedroom flat

Tetiana Alyeksyeyeva

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Industrial Rustic Executive Office and Entertaining Area

Studio Ridge Residential

Zoon Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, brick 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.

Revival of Color in Carlsbad

Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

My clients wanted to bring in color but tie in some Spanish revival influences they had on the exterior. This home is that, a marriage of Spanish revival influences with a bit of whimsy and a lot of color. They liked the footprint but needed storage, so we stacked the wall cabinets and adding a row of shallow cabinets behind the cooktop. A wet bar in the living room was removed and we used that space for a much-needed kitchen pantry. We also enlarged the window some to help balance the sink a bit more and bring in more natural light.

West Portland Park Residence

Pedini NW

This home remodel consisted of opening up the kitchen space that was previously closed off from the living and dining areas, installing new flooring throughout the home, and remodeling both bathrooms. The goal was to make the main living space better for entertaining and provide a more functional kitchen for multiple people to be able to cook in at once. The result? Basically a whole new house!

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!