Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and black benchtop.

Unión de dos viviendas en una

Minuscula Interiorisme

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

La modeste Two-Storey

Centre Design Réalité

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Villa privata - NZEB

piccola bottega di architettura

foto di Denis Zaghi - progetto pbda - piccola bottega di architettura
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bologna with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary & Cozy

Kelly Marie Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Сдержанная роскошь

Виолетта Долгова

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

WL3 Designs

Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen Walk-in Pantry

Tom Howley

This walk-in pantry design is more than a mere solution; it epitomises tailored organisation, blending versatility, sophistication, and practicality. From sleek open shelving to deep storage drawers, each detail is meticulously crafted, ensuring everyday tasks are both efficient and enjoyable. The cabinetry and open shelving have been finished in our calming neutral, Comfrey, which complements the dusted oak internals and practical hanging rails. Elevating the space to new heights, the breathtaking Caesarstone Vanilla Noir worktop introduces a sense of depth and luxury with its striking dark base and subtle, neutral veining.

FATTO SU MISURA PER UN SINGLE

ESSEstudioarch

Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with porcelain floors, brown floor, recessed, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Ristrutturazione appartamento Lanciani Roma

FARECASA RISTRUTTURAZIONI

UNA CUCINA PER DUE La ristrutturazione di un grande appartamento, in cui le stanze sono tante ma spesso anguste, ti mette di fronte ad un bivio: lasciare tutto com’è o aprire due ambienti adiacenti? In questo caso abbiamo preferito aprire ⛏?? La fusione di una vecchia cucina e di un ambiente usato impropriamente come un ripostiglio hanno dato origine ad una ONE 80 FENIX di Ernestomeda: spaziosa, abitabile, luminosa e dal rigore assoluto.

SAIANS - RESIDENCIA AL BORDE DEL MAR

FreeHand Arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Killieser Avenue

Granit Architects + Interiors

Our clients for this project are a professional couple with a young family. They approached us to help with extending and improving their home in London SW2 to create an enhanced space both aesthetically and functionally for their growing family. We were appointed to provide a full architectural and interior design service, including the design of some bespoke furniture too. A core element of the brief was to design a kitchen living and dining space that opened into the garden and created clear links from inside to out. This new space would provide a large family area they could enjoy all year around. We were also asked to retain the good bits of the current period living spaces while creating a more modern day area in an extension to the rear. It was also a key requirement to refurbish the upstairs bathrooms while the extension and refurbishment works were underway. The solution was a 21m2 extension to the rear of the property that mirrored the neighbouring property in shape and size. However, we added some additional features, such as the projecting glass box window seat. The new kitchen features a large island unit to create a workspace with storage, but also room for seating that is perfect for entertaining friends, or homework when the family gets to that age. The sliding folding doors, paired with floor tiling that ran from inside to out, created a clear link from the garden to the indoor living space. Exposed brick blended with clean white walls creates a very contemporary finish throughout the extension, while the period features have been retained in the original parts of the house.

Dark, Simple, Modern Kitchen

Nemo Tile + Stone

Inspired by a design scheme described as “moody masculine” in this New York City residence, designer Susanne Fox created a dark, simple, and modern look for this gorgeous open kitchen in Midtown. Nemo Tile’s Glazed Stack mosaic in glossy black was selected for the backsplash. The contrast between the dark glazing and the light wood cabinets creates a beautiful sleek look while the natural light plays on the tile and creates gorgeous movement through the space.

Super matte condo kitchen - Toronto

Devix Kitchens

Super matte - kitchen refacing in Toronto
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, a farmhouse sink and black benchtop.

Mill Hill Modern Expansive Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Кухонный гарнитур SOLO + PRESTIGE

Mossman_Msk

Кухонный гарнитур в комбинации моделей SOLO и PRESTIGE DECO – это яркий пример, какой может быть современная кухня! Для оформления гарнитура был выбран глубокий и благородный оттенок оливы из палитры Benjamin Moore с шелковисто-матовым финишным покрытием, который идеально гармонирует с оттенком стен, мебели и золотым декором.

Modern Heritage Home, Toronto ON

avenue design inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Квартира 10-8

Alter studio

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation with Haas Cabinets

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Black 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!