Grand Designs Transformations Australia - Jan 18th 2023

Natural earthy warm tones creating a inviting living space
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, pink splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Rosebery Road

Matthew Giles Architects

Contemporary kitchen with terrazzo floor and central island and hidden pantry
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and pink benchtop.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The kitchen has a pale pink nougat-like terrazzo benchtop, paired with a blonde/pink Vic Ash timber joinery to make for an appetising space for cooking. Photography by James Hung

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and purple benchtop.

Appartement Penchienatti

Ludily

L’objectif de cette rénovation a été de réunir deux appartements distincts en un espace familial harmonieux. Notre avons dû redéfinir la configuration de cet ancien appartement niçois pour gagner en clarté. Aucune cloison n’a été épargnée. L’ancien salon et l’ancienne chambre parentale ont été réunis pour créer un double séjour comprenant la cuisine dinatoire et le salon. La cuisine caractérisée par l’association du chêne et du Terrazzo a été organisée autour de la table à manger en noyer. Ce double séjour a été délimité par un parquet en chêne, posé en pointe de Hongrie. Pour y ajouter une touche de caractère, nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisé un travail remarquable sur les corniches ainsi que sur les cimaises pour y incorporer des miroirs. Un peu à l’écart, l’ancien studio s’est transformé en chambre parentale comprenant un bureau dans la continuité du dressing, tous deux séparés visuellement par des tasseaux de bois. L’ancienne cuisine a été remplacée par une première chambre d’enfant, pensée autour du sport. Une seconde chambre d’enfant a été réalisée autour de l’univers des dinosaures.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

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Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Wendy McEahern
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances and pink benchtop.

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Après plusieurs visites d'appartement, nos clients décident d'orienter leurs recherches vers un bien à rénover afin de pouvoir personnaliser leur futur foyer. Leur premier achat va se porter sur ce charmant 80 m2 situé au cœur de Paris. Souhaitant créer un bien intemporel, ils travaillent avec nos architectes sur des couleurs nudes, terracota et des touches boisées. Le blanc est également au RDV afin d'accentuer la luminosité de l'appartement qui est sur cour. La cuisine a fait l'objet d'une optimisation pour obtenir une profondeur de 60cm et installer ainsi sur toute la longueur et la hauteur les rangements nécessaires pour être ultra-fonctionnelle. Elle se ferme par une élégante porte art déco dessinée par les architectes. Dans les chambres, les rangements se multiplient ! Nous avons cloisonné des portes inutiles qui sont changées en bibliothèque; dans la suite parentale, nos experts ont créé une tête de lit sur-mesure et ajusté un dressing Ikea qui s'élève à présent jusqu'au plafond. Bien qu'intemporel, ce bien n'en est pas moins singulier. A titre d'exemple, la salle de bain qui est un clin d'œil aux lavabos d'école ou encore le salon et son mur tapissé de petites feuilles dorées.

When Art and Food Collide

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Condos are often a challenge – can’t move water, venting has to remain connected to existing ducting and recessed cans may not be an option. In this project, we had an added challenge – we could not lower the ceiling on the exterior wall due to a continual leak issue that the HOA has put off due to the multi-million-dollar expense. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Work Centers: prep, baking, clean up, message, beverage and entertaining. Vignette Design: avoid wall to wall cabinets, enhance the work center philosophy Geometry: create a more exciting and natural flow ANGLES: the baking center features a Miele wall oven and Liebherr Freezer, the countertop is 36” deep (allowing for an extra deep appliance garage with stainless tambour). CURVES: the island, desk and ceiling is curved to create a more natural flow. A raised drink counter in Sapele allows for “bellying up to the bar” CIRCLES: the 60” table (seating for 6) is supported by a steel plate and a custom column (used also to support the end of the curved desk – not shown) ISLAND CHALLENGE: To install recessed cans and connect to the existing ducting – we dropped the ceiling 6”. The dropped ceiling curves at the end of the island to the existing ceiling height at the pantry/desk area of the kitchen. The stainless steel column at the end of the island is an electrical chase (the ceiling is concrete, which we were not allowed to puncture) for the island Cabinets: Sapele – Vertical Grain Island Cabinets: Metro LM 98 – Horizontal Grain Laminate Countertop Granite: Purple Dunes Wood – maple Drink Counter: Sapele Appliances: Refrigerator and Freezer: Liebherr Induction CT, DW, Wall and Steam Oven: Miele Hood: Best Range Hoods – Cirrus Wine Refrigerator: Perlick Flooring: Cork Tile Backsplash: Artistic Tile Steppes – Negro Marquina Lighting: Tom Dixon NW Architectural Photography

糸島の山家

ノットイコール一級建築士事務所

This is an example of an u-shaped open plan kitchen in Fukuoka with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and pink benchtop.

Appartement Bolivar

Florquin Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and pink benchtop.

El Cerrito Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Peninsula with seating. Photos by Sunny Grewal
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, a peninsula and purple benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Teaneck NJ

Park Avenue Kitchens

This bright modern kitchen is a big change from the dark enclosed space that was there before. By opening up the wall between the kitchen and the living space and using light colored cabinets a room you want to hang out in was created.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Rosebery Road

Matthew Giles Architects

Contemporary kitchen with terrazzo floor and central island
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and pink benchtop.

Rochelière

Nomad Eleven

Scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors and pink benchtop.

Appartement Penchienatti

Ludily

Lake Norman Remodel

Chic By Design, LLC

The renovation included new cabinet doors and drawer fronts (for a more modern style), new countertops, backsplash, fixtures, and paint. The island was wrapped in a modern scallop replacing the beadboard front. Quartzite countertops provide a rich look, and the Quintana Collection apron front sink, prep sink and range hood all by by Thompson Traders became the jewelry of this kitchen. Lighting by Visual Comfort. Hardware by Armac Martin. Brizo plumbing fixtures.

Kitchen with Pink Benchtop and Purple Benchtop 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!