Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and vaulted.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

This stunning kitchen can credit its clean lines to flush cabinetry. To open a drawer or cupboard, just press the door. The wood waterfall counter is a stunning contrast to the modern white cabinetry.

Kuhlmann Cashmere & Carbon Grey Handleless kitchen

Arlington Interiors

The structural column could not be removed on this build, so we made it an integral element of the design.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Прямая кухня в коричневом и белом цвете с барной стойкой

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Испытайте идеальное сочетание изысканности и функциональности с этой простой кухней в красивой коричнево-белой цветовой гамме. Благодаря широким и горизонтальным верхним шкафам, современным ручкам и минималистичному стилю эта кухня одновременно эстетична и практична. Сочетание темных и ярких цветов создает теплую и уютную атмосферу, а барная стойка представляет собой идеальное место для обеда или ужина. Идеально подходит для тех, кто любит минимализм и современный дизайн.

Mark & Clive's Dream kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

Mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Estancia Contemporary

Full Circle Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and vaulted.

La Controra

Bernardino Dimitri

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Pretty Kitchen in Black & White

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Changing to a microwave drawer meant that we could move the appliance to a base cabinet without losing functionality.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Transitional style kitchen South Brooklyn

European Kitchen Center

European Kitchen Center designed and executed a sizeable transitional-style kitchen in South Brooklyn. Its modern design features gray lacquered transitional cabinets in combination with slab-style dark wood slab accents.

European Kitchen

SkyTree AZ

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Two Unit Beach Vacation Rental

Massey Design Group

This beautiful location had an incredible view so we transformed it into a two unit vacation rental home maximizing the water views. Keeping the materials and accessories durable and simple.

Ponderosa Point

GOAT Interiors

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Extension and Full house renovation Kings Avenue

KMI London Ltd

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with porcelain floors, with island, white floor and vaulted.

Hi-Tec Ranch

April Balliette

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Connally

Evolve Kitchen Design

Truly Stunning kitchen. Client ideas were specific in wanting to incorporate a range and their existing American fridge freezer. This design perfectly addressed this and choosing a marine blue colour pallet with the bright white walls and copper handles create a stylish look which will remain current for years to come. Perfect kitchen for foodies who like to spend time in the kitchen.

Contemporary Penthouse

TriplePoint Design Build

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, recessed and vaulted.

Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club

Big Bear Developers LLC

Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.

Premiere White Shaker

Belsito Kitchens

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kelshall Kitchen

The Wood Works

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

London Townhouse Kitchen

The English Rose Kitchen Company

A Kitchen Island – everyone’s dream. Just think of all the extra cupboard space and extra work surface that comes with an island. Our bespoke handmade kitchens here in London normally include a kitchen island and this London townhouse kitchen was no exception. The homeowners of this luxury kitchen in London decided to have their cabinets hand painted in Lamp Room Gray, a Farrow and Ball colour which contrasted perfectly with the Steel Grey Granite worktop. For the island cabinets our Clients chose Railings another Farrow and Ball colour which contrasted beautifully with the brilliant white quartz worktop. What a contrast in colour and what a contrast in design, for this beautiful London townhouse.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and Vaulted 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!