Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Kent with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gillespie Park

Cairn

Peter Landers
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Parkway Cucina

Julie Deuble

Bright, open kitchen and refinished butler's pantry Photo credit Kim Smith
Design ideas for a large transitional galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and with island.

White shaker with grey shaker island

Remodelers Mart

This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

San Diego Kitchen and Mudroom

Carl Pallini LLC

Heritage Bertazzoni Stove
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

#Seaside Beauty

Angie Keyes CKBD

This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.

Квартира 10-8

Alter studio

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

Navy Contemporary

BeSpace - kitchens/bedrooms/living

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen | Shaker Cabinets | Wood Tile Plank Floors

WREEDONE ("re-done")

This customer wanted to brighten and update a VERY dated and cramped kitchen. The end result accomplished all of the desired results and looks amazing!

Wales House

Flavin Architects

Flavin Architects was chosen for the renovation due to their expertise with Mid-Century-Modern and specifically Henry Hoover renovations. Respect for the integrity of the original home while accommodating a modern family’s needs is key. Practical updates like roof insulation, new roofing, and radiant floor heat were combined with sleek finishes and modern conveniences. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Private Villa | Italy

Mirage Tiles

This is an example of an eclectic galley kitchen in Bologna with porcelain floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Modern Vail

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Saddle River Mediterranean estate

Ruth Richards, Allied ASID

This exceptionally large kitchen can pull off the striking architectural details of the hood, coffered brick and beam ceiling and barrel vaulted brick butlers pantry. The juxtaposition of the modern floors and cabinetry against the old world architecture is what makes this so fantastic. The wood elements contrast against the stark white making each of them more important to the design. The gray elements in the floor, countertops seat and stool cushions all serve to balance the starkness of the wood/white contrast and soothe over the rest of the room Kitchen design by Anthony Albert Studios. Kitchen furniture and accessories by Ruth Richards photography by Robert Granoff

Award Winner 1st place 1950's Kitchen

Design Studio West

Testimonial:We loved working with design studio west. We renovated our galley style kitchen and added a deck and outdoor shower. It’s been a few years and I wouldn’t change a thing about the whole project! Audry is the best! She came up with wonderful ideas and solutions in our somewhat small kitchen. Everyone at DSW listened to our input and ideas, at all stages of the process. Doug was our project manager, and he was excellent as well. Renovations can be stressful, but ours went really smooth with DSW at the wheel. I can’t say enough good things. If you are considering a renovation, choose Lee Austin and his team at design studio west!

Coogee

Evolution Build + Renovate + Extend

This is an example of a large modern galley kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

White, Blue & Brassy

Cabinet Artistry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Private Residence 3; Nantucket, MA

TBR Marble & Granite, Inc

Gorgeous Full Height Backsplash! Using locally quarried Marble, the Royal Danby is completely grain-matched, wrapping the hood above the range for a seamless appearance.

Hippie Modern

Modern Nest

A bold sense of color grounded with walnut cabinetry makes this space pop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Arden Park Mid-Century Streng

Nar Design Group

This mid-century modern kitchen was developed with the original architectural elements of its mid-century shell at the heart of its design. Throughout the space, the kitchen’s repetition of alternating dark walnut and light wood uses in the cabinetry and framework reflect the contrast of the dark wooden beams running along the white ceiling. The playful use of two tones intentionally develops unified work zones using all modern day elements and conveniences. For instance, the 5’ galley workstation stands apart with grain-matched walnut cabinetry and stone wrap detail for a furniture-like feeling. The mid-century architecture continued to be an emphasis through design details such as a flush venting system within a drywall structure that conscientiously disappears into the ceiling affording the existing post-and-beams structures and clerestory windows to stand in the forefront. Along with celebrating the characteristic of the mid-century home the clients wanted to bring the outdoors in. We chose to emphasis the view even more by incorporating a large window centered over the galley kitchen sink. The final result produced a translucent wall that provokes a dialog between the outdoor elements and the natural color tones and materials used throughout the kitchen. While the natural light and views are visible because of the spacious windows, the contemporary kitchens clean geometric lines emphasize the newly introduced natural materials and further integrate the outdoors within the space. The clients desired to have a designated area for hot drinks such as coffee and tea. To create a station that was easily accessible as well as easily to storage away we incorporated two aluminum tambours together with integrated power lift doors. One tambour acting as the hot drink station and the other acting as an appliance garage. Overall, this minimalistic kitchen is nothing short of functionality and mid-century character. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Proyecto de cocina luminosa en chalet

Angel Muñoz Cuines i Banys

Isla con zona de cocción con inducción total de Gaggenau y zona de agua auxiliar Blanco. Espacio office y lavadero.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Grey 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!