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.

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.

Rosebery Road

Matthew Giles Architects

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

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.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The lightness of the Vic Ash timber highlights view apertures, while the limestone floor marking adds a layer of tactility, complementing the polished concrete floor to subtly delineate space. Photography by James Hung

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country 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.

Bamboo kitchen remodel.

Wende Woodworking LLC

Kern Group
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback and red benchtop.

CHALET MINIMALISTA

dPROYECTA

Large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and red benchtop.

Rosanna Property Presentation

Larkspur Lane Design

When selling your home, It can be a mistake to rip out an original kitchen or bathroom if it is in good condition, has all the mod cons people expect and can showcase the potential for future adaptation or renovations. This kitchen had been previously updated in the 1970s - as in wood grain bench tops and brown wall tiles - but had great storage, and the potential for further floor space by closing off two of the four doors into the room. So instead of demolishing and starting over, extra space was created for a dishwasher and open shelving for vintage kitchenalia to be displayed, new "retro" wall tiles, a vintage double sink, tapware, new bench tops and handles were added to bring back that cheery 1950s feel, while also improving function. Result? A kitchen that sold the house to some young mid century enthusiasts!

Billy Wood Appliance on Hilton Head

StoneWorks, Inc.

This is a beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen...refrigerator, grill, griddle and a pizza oven...a party waiting to happen! Love the red counters set to show off the gleaming stainless steel outdoor kitchen. The red counters are Red Shimmer by Caesarstone, Quartz. This is also a great example of how one well-chosen and well-placed piece of stone can transform a space, or in this case an outdoor kitchen. The Red Shimmer Quartz simply transforms this area.

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.

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.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, brown floor and red benchtop.

Colour House

Ande Bunbury Architects

photographer Emma Cross
Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, no island, an integrated sink, white appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and red benchtop.

Retro Kitchen

Hammer & Hand

The 3x3 tile used on the new backsplash and wainscoting is a reference to this original detail, and allowed the team to simplify the number of surfaces employed in the kitchen. - Mitchell Snyder Photography

Sweet kitchen

ESPACIOS Y LUZ FOTOGRAFÍA

Customer Anazul cocinas www.anazul.es photography www.espaciosyluz.com
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Malaga with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, a double-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and pink benchtop.

Antill Road, N15

Build Team

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and pink benchtop.

Palermo, classica attualità

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccata e top in granito
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, pink floor, pink benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Pink Benchtop and Red 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!