Иван Сорокин
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Bernal Heights Sustainable Kitchen

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

View of kitchen galley through to dining room. Undermount sink with pull-down faucet, 24" speed oven, dishwasher, with the induction cooktop and fridge opposite. Stacked cabinets with LED lighting add display storage.

The White House

Jennifer Ryan Design

This tiny kitchen got the makeover of a lifetime. From dated 70's red and brown to light and bright black and white (plus some turquoise thrown in). We took this kitchen down to the studs so that we could start fresh. Included in the remodel was enclosing the equally tiny back porch which gives better access into the kitchen from the back deck.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement 110m2

Optimiz Rénovation

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and black splashback.

The Family Kitchen

Minosa | Design Life Better

Abundant storage under and over the bench handles all the items required for busy family life. The custom bookshelf houses the library. Image: Nicole England

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Saussaye

ARCHIPELLES

Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок

Kutenkovs project

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Attico a Bologna

User

Ogni elemento della cucina, disegnata su misura per il progetto, dai volumi essenziali, ai raffinati elementi pop, fino alla zona degustazione con cantina, è dedicato al piacere dell'ospitalità e della convivialità in tutte le sue forme.

Modern Heritage Home, Toronto ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a 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.

Transitional Family Home

Interiors by Design

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Custom Kitchen Remodel

Goraya Construction Corp

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1950's kitchen hindered our client's cooking and bi-weekly entertaining and was inconsistent with the home's mid-century architecture. Additional key goals were to improve function for cooking and entertaining 6 to 12 people on a regular basis. Originally with only two entry points to the kitchen (from the entry/foyer and from the dining room) the kitchen wasn’t very open to the remainder of the home, or the living room at all. The door to the carport was never used and created a conflict with seating in the breakfast area. The new plans created larger openings to both rooms, and a third entry point directly into the living room. The “peninsula” manages the sight line between the kitchen and a large, brick fireplace while still creating an “island” effect in the kitchen and allowing seating on both sides. The television was also a “must have” utilizing it to watch cooking shows while prepping food, for news while getting ready for the day, and for background when entertaining. Meticulously designed cabinets provide ample storage and ergonomically friendly appliance placement. Cabinets were previously laid out into two L-shaped spaces. On the “top” was the cooking area with a narrow pantry (read: scarce storage) and a water heater in the corner. On the “bottom” was a single 36” refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A peninsula separated the kitchen and breakfast room, truncating the entire space. We have now a clearly defined cool storage space spanning 60” width (over 150% more storage) and have separated the ovens and cooking surface to spread out prep/clean zones. True pantry storage was added, and a massive “peninsula” keeps seating for up to 6 comfortably, while still expanding the kitchen and gaining storage. The newly designed, oversized peninsula provides plentiful space for prepping and entertaining. Walnut paneling wraps the room making the kitchen a stunning showpiece.

DIMORA KM

Studio Sainato

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Dekton Domoos

Cosentino North America

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Hudson River Views - West Village, NY

Rob Stuart Interiors

Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black floor.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Kitchen

Carreg Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

СТИЛЬНЫЙ МИНИМАЛИЗМ

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Анастасия Болотаева, Никита Донин
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Black Floor 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!