Very modern and streamlined kitchen - walls were removed to open the space No handles, everything built in where possible Coffee machine behind bi-fold doors pull out shelves to increase the depth of cabinet space Stone bench top with stone waterfall ends to island Walk in pantry Canopy range hood, gas cook top and under bench oven Under mount sink Pendant lighting Soft close drawers and doors

Bridge Street

Marcye Philbrook

Siri Blanchette of Blind Dog Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Kitchen Remodel

W Design Living

Project By WDesignLiving, white kitchen, kitchen island, caesarstone countertop, white shakers cabinets, pearl white subway tiles, double oven, microwave hood, french door refrigerator, kitchen counter stools, upholstered counter stools, picture window, kitchen window, view to backyard, white floor, porcelain tile floor, glossy floor, polished floor, gray floor, family room, kids play area, living room, open floor plan, open layout, open concept, dining room

FIRST LOVE

Rachele Biancalani Studio

Thomas dell'Agnello + RBS Photo
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Florence with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mid Century Revitalization

Crush Collective

Spacecrafting Photography
Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Dickhut Home

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Collaboration between dKISER design.construct, inc. and AToM design studio Photos by Colin Conces Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Modern Kitchen Chislehurst

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A modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.

White and Wood Handle-less Italian kitchen

Aranelli Design

These modern, handle-less kitchens are a stunning blend of crisp white finishes and warm wood accents. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic are accentuated by the absence of handles, giving the space a sleek, streamlined look. The white cabinetry and surfaces create a bright, airy atmosphere, while the wooden elements inject a natural warmth, striking a perfect balance between modern sophistication and homely charm. The kitchens offer not just a stylish cooking area but a seamless, contemporary living space where functionality meets design.

Warmly Inviting - Bright kitchen with skylights

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Warmly Inviting Kitchen and Dining room" Out: brick bearing walls, old porch, tiny kitchen, confining dining room, In: light filled addition, open floorplan with front to back sight lines, stunning kitchen, spacious island, warm reclaimed column and shelving. "The Dining and Mud Rooms" After converting the tiny kitchen into a mudroom with a centered doorway, the typical daily accumulated shoes, backpacks and coats now can easily be hidden from view simply by sliding together the unique re-purposed barn doors. Narrow openings to the left and right were enlarged inviting guests to explore the warm and fun new spaces while allowing plenty of room to expand the table

Pennant Hills Kitchen Renovation NSW 2120

The Renovation Broker

Brian Patterson
Photo of a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Английский квартал №4

FRUKTOV INTERIORS

Фотограф - Дмитрий Лившиц
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, no island, black benchtop and grey floor.

Asian/ Prairie Lake House

PEA Builders

By Steve M. Homa
Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

Designs By Mark, Inc.

Design Statement: My design challenge was to create and build a new ultra modern kitchen with a futuristic flare. This state of the art kitchen was to be equipped with an ample amount of usable storage and a better view of the outside while balancing design and function. Some of the project goals were to include the following; a multi-level island with seating for four people, dramatic use of lighting, state of the art appliances, a generous view of the outside and last but not least, to create a kitchen space that looks like no other...”The WOW Factor”. This challenging project was a completely new design and full renovation. The existing kitchen was outdated and in desperate need help. My new design required me to remove existing walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electric…a complete demolition. My job functions were to be the interior designer, GC, electrician and a laborer. Construction and Design The existing kitchen had one small window in it like many kitchens. The main difficulty was…how to create more windows while gaining more cabinet storage. As a designer, our clients require us to think out of the box and give them something that they may have never dreamed of. I did just that. I created two 8’ glass backsplashes (with no visible supports) on the corner of the house. This was not easy task, engineering of massive blind headers and lam beams were used to support the load of the new floating walls. A generous amount of 48” high wall cabinets flank the new walls and appear floating in air seamlessly above the glass backsplash. Technology and Design The dramatic use of the latest in LED lighting was used. From color changing accent lights, high powered multi-directional spot lights, decorative soffit lights, under cabinet and above cabinet LED tape lights…all to be controlled from wall panels or mobile devises. A built-in ipad also controls not only the lighting, but a climate controlled thermostat, house wide music streaming with individually controlled zones, alarm system, video surveillance system and door bell. Materials and design Large amounts of glass and gloss; glass backsplash, iridescent glass tiles, raised glass island counter top, Quartz counter top with iridescent glass chips infused in it. 24” x 24” high polished porcelain tile flooring to give the appearance of water or glass. The custom cabinets are high gloss lacquer with a metallic fleck. All doors and drawers are Blum soft-close. The result is an ultra sleek and highly sophisticated design. Appliances and design All appliances were chosen for the ultimate in sleekness. These appliances include: a 48” built-in custom paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer, a built-in Miele dishwasher that is so quiet that it shoots a red led light on the floor to let you know that its on., a 36” Miele induction cook top and a built-in 200 bottle wine cooler. Some other cool features are the led kitchen faucet that changes color based on the water temperature. A stainless and glass wall hood with led lights. All duct work was built into the stainless steel toe kicks and grooves were cut into it to release airflow. Photography by Mark Oser

Cole Valley Remodel

Mark Brand Architecture

For this kitchen and bath remodel in San Francisco's Cole Valley, our client wanted us to open the kitchen up to the living room and create a new modern feel for all of the remodeled areas. Opening the kitchen to the living area provided a structural challenge as the wall we had to remove was load-bearing and there was a separately owned condo on the floor below. Working closely with a structural engineer, we created a strategy to carry the weight to the exterior walls of the building. In order to do this we had to tear off the entire roof and rebuild it with new structural joists which could span from property line to property line. To achieve a dramatic daylighting effect, we created a slot skylight over the back wall of the kitchen with the beams running through the skylight. Cerulean blue, back-painted glass for the backsplash and a thick waterfall edge for the island add more distinctive touches to this kitchen design. In the master bath we created a sinuous counter edge which tracks its way to the floor to create a curb for the shower. Green tile imported from Morocco adds a pop of color in the shower and a custom built indirect LED lighting cove creates a glow of light around the mirror. Photography by Christopher Stark.

Craigie House

StudioSD

Kenny Park, Showinghouse.com
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Narragansett Summer Home

Divine Design Center

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Handpainted In-Frame Shaker Kitchen with Aga

Planet Furniture

Handpainted grey and pink in-frame shaker kitchen with quartz worksurfaces and a beautiful Pearl Ashes Aga.
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, slate floors and with island.

Fontana Interior

Mark English Architects, AIA

photos: Matthew Millman This 1100 SF space is a reinvention of an early 1960s unit in one of two semi-circular apartment towers near San Francisco’s Aquatic Park. The existing design ignored the sweeping views and featured the same humdrum features one might have found in a mid-range suburban development from 40 years ago. The clients who bought the unit wanted to transform the apartment into a pied a terre with the feel of a high-end hotel getaway: sleek, exciting, sexy. The apartment would serve as a theater, revealing the spectacular sights of the San Francisco Bay.

East Dulwich Kitchen

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A stylish and contemporary rear and side return kitchen extension in East Dulwich. Modern monochrome handle less kitchen furniture has been combined with warm slated wood veneer panelling, a blush pink back painted full height splashback and stone work surfaces from Caesarstone (Cloudburst Concrete). This design cleverly conceals the door through to the utility room and downstairs cloakroom and features bespoke larder storage, a breakfast bar unit and alcove seating.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Glass Sheet 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!