Inspiration for a modern galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Boulevard House

Green Sheep Collective

Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Castaways Residence

zooi design

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Project F

Kenwood Kitchens Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Renovation in Hampton East

Blue Point Building Services Pty Ltd

There was a wall between the kitchen and dining room which we removed to open up the design
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Evergreen Grove - Furniture Hire and Styling Australia

Crib Creative

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Covemade.

Luxury kitchen featuring matte black tapware, natural stone benches and splashback, integrated fridge and storage under island bench and wide plank engineered timber flooring.

Seashore

Nick Hayes Constructions

Seashore
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

City Beach

Residential Attitudes

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Barrett

Weststyle

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, window splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Textured Curves

Space Craft Joinery

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

DOT + POP

CSR Gyprock

DOT + POP: Mills St. Albert Park // Simon Shiff
Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Moonee Ponds Project

Mint Kitchen Group

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Schweigen - Space-Savvy Pre-War Project by DCF Design Group

Schweigen Silent Rangehoods

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Black with Timber Features

Juro Design

Designed and Executed by Juro Design, this kitchen was completely re-imagined to create a timeless space that builds appeal and interest through layered decor elements. The final result exceeded our clients' expectations and has become a design focal point. Materials used: Laminex Absolute Matte Black cabinets, paired with concrete benchtops and finished off with custom solid blackbutt timber handles and feature details. The door to the pantry forms part of the cabinetry concealing it from view. We also have a custom made sliding access panel incorporated into the splashback with the benchtop following through proving functional easy access to the pantry.

Clovelly Hamptons Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A beautiful Hamptons kitchen featuring slimline white shaker and V-groove cabinetry, Carrara marble bench tops and splash back with fluted glass with black and timber accents. A soaring v-groove vaulted ceiling and a light filled space make this kitchen inviting, warm and fresh. A black butlers pantry with brass features punctures this space and is visible through a steel black door.

The Breezeway

Heliconia

Integrated bespoke cabinetry, butlers pantry and feature island bench are just some of the features of this functional and beautiful kitchen.
Inspiration for a large beach style galley kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, white benchtop, vaulted, timber, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Manly residence

onefour interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen in Sorrento with high mid century windows

Hindley & Co

The arrangement of the family, kitchen and dining space is designed to be social, true to the modernist ethos. The open plan living, walls of custom joinery, fireplace, high overhead windows, and floor to ceiling glass sliders all pay respect to successful and appropriate techniques of modernity.

South Fremantle Residence

Retreat Design

Main Kitchen: Arrital AK_Project cabinetry
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances 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!