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.

#3 Pink in Berlin

Federico Forestiero

Kitchen with blue switches and pink walls
Small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, no island, pink floor and white benchtop.

Cheery Nod to Mod

Melanie Asnis Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white 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

Une cuisine tout en douceur

Rocamboles

Pour la rénovation de cette cuisine, les objectifs étaient clairement identifiés : gagner en fonctionnalité avec plus de rangements, gagner en modernité en utilisant des matériaux contemporains, et surtout, rendre le coin repas plus spacieux et confortable. Pour augmenter la surface de rangement, rien de tel que des placards réalisés sur-mesure. Du sol au plafond, les colonnes sur-mesure optimisent le moindre espace disponible. Et plutôt qu'une multitude de petits tiroirs, les grands casseroliers ont été privilégiés permettant ainsi de ranger et rendre les équipements volumineux accessibles facilement. Côté matériaux, le plan de travail en Dekton allie technique et esthétique. Côté technique ce matériaux est ultra résistant à la chaleur, les rayures, les tâches. Il est disponible en plusieurs épaisseurs et de nombreux coloris ! Côté esthétique, le Dekton a été choisi ici dans un décor « marbré » dans les tons chauds pour apporter de la douceur et de la clarté à l’ensemble de la cuisine. La teinte Gris Argile choisie pour les façades des meubles se marie parfaitement au décor Noyer du pacifique Naturel des niches déco et des joints creux des façades (nuances et décors en stratifié choisi dans la gamme Egger). Des poignées en aluminium brossé soulignent joliment et discrètement la ligne des meubles. La douceur du beige rose se retrouve dans la crédence réalisée avec les grands carreaux unis en 40x120 cm de la collection Eccletica de chez Marazzi et dans les chaises Eve, pratiques et confortables, de Maison du Monde.

Mid Century Modern + Colorful Kitchen + Home Chef = AMAZING PROJECT

Design Matters

What does a designer do if you have client who loves color, loves mid-century, loves to cook and has a busy home life.....MAKE AN AMAZING KITCHEN~ Featuring Signature Custom Cabinetry in 4 colors, doors with mirror inserts, doors with metal union jack inserts, walnut trim, shelves, and wood top, custom color Blue Star french door ovens and custom Heath oval tile~ To add a little extra geometry to the floors, we took a standard 24" square tile and cut half of them into triangles and designed the floor to show the additional texture!

Воробьевы Горы

RENATA KU

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pink splashback, black appliances, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

A Rustic and Artsy Contemporary Kitchen in Hyde Park

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

Adding character doesn't have to break the bank. We worked with the client to create a rustic cabinet finish which is just as artsy as he is. This client has great taste and he found cool stools and commissioned a bench made by an artist to blend in with the rest of the house. The artist also installed plumbing pipe as a footrail. The eclectic nature of the furnishings really compliments the custom cabinetry. We really like the juxtaposition of industrial and rustic elements we used for this client. The modern lines of the glass and stainless hood and the white laminate cabinetry are clean and minimal while the textural island and uppers above the sink create a rustic look. All in all- a unique look for this art-filled home. Photo by Jim Tschetter

Berliner Wohnung

EXTRATAPETE

Design ideas for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an integrated sink and stainless steel benchtops.

Rustic/Elegant Kitchen & Hearth Space

L Marie Interior Design

Once an enclosed kitchen with corner pantry and angled island is now a beautifully remodeled kitchen with painted flush set paneled cabinetry, a large granite island and white onyx back splash tile. Stainless steel appliances, Polished Nickel plumbing fixtures and hardware plus Copper lighting, decor and plumbing. Walnut flooring and the beam inset sets the tone for the rustic elegance of this kitchen and hearth/family room space. Walnut beams help to balance the wood with furniture and flooring. Joshua Watts Photography

Kitchen

Cameron C. Habel Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback and subway tile splashback.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography

Kitchenette in guest house at Wooded Glen ln

Premium Residential Remodeling

A nice kitchenette for the guest house, amazing combination of colors.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

POWDERHORN KITCHEN

i.d. | interior design

A series of small cramped rooms at the back of this clients house made the spaces inefficient and non-functional. By removing walls and combining the spaces, the kitchen was allowed to span the entire width of the back of the house. A combination of painted and wood finishes ties the new space to the rest of the historic home while also showcasing the colorful and eclectic tastes of the client.

Eaglerock, CA

Tamara Marie Designs

This fun and quirky kitchen is all thing eclectic. Pink tile and emerald green cabinets make a statement. With accents of pine wood shelving and butcher block countertop. Top it off with white quartz countertop and hexagon tile floor for texture. Of course, the lipstick gold fixtures!

Квартира в Красных домах

bellager design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and no island.

Studio Paris 13

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances and beige benchtop.

Avery

Everett Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'une cuisine

ARCHIVALO

Cuisine entièrement rénovée et ouverte sur la pièce de vie, plan en corian gris silver et crédence en zelliges blanc rosé, dans le ton du mur rose pâle du fond.

Edwardian house

Inscope Management Services Ltd

Design, plan, supply and install new kitchen. Works included taking the the room back to a complete shell condition. The original Edwardian structural timbers were treated for woodworm, acoustic insulation installed within the ceiling void, wall to the garden lined with thermal insulation. Radiator and position changed. The original internal hinged door was converted to a sliding pocket door to save space and improve access. All the original boiler pipework was exposed and interfered with the work surfaces, this has all been reconfigured and concealed to allow unhindered, clean lines around the work top area, The room is long and narrow and the new wood plank flooring has been laid diagonally to visually widen the room. Walls are painted in a two tone yellow which contrasts with the grey cabinetry, white worksurfaces and woodwork. The Strada handleless cabinets are finished in matte dust grey and finished with a white quartz work surface and upstand New celing, display and undercabinet and plinth lighting complete this bright, very functional and revived room.

Kitchen with Pink Splashback and Yellow Splashback 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!