Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

South Long Springs Butte Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

Modern Farmhouse

Adapt Interior Design

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor, white benchtop and with island.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

John Lennon
Inspiration for a small industrial kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Cozy Kitchenette

Melissa Hill Home Design

Transitional style kitchen for a unique vactaion home in beautiful Litchfield County in CT. Working with the angles of the ceiling we created plenty of storage for this client in their second home. We took advantage of all of the natural light coming into the space by using light and white for the uppers and at the same time incorporating contrast with a beautiful shade of green and classic black quartz countertops. This kitchen is now a timeless space for years to come.

San Juan Capistrano Kitchen Remodel

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The centerpiece of the kitchen is the massive island, featuring Omega cabinetry in a beautiful Ceruse Natural oak finish
Photo of a transitional separate kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Staging 3-Zimmer-Wohnung

DETAILBLICK | Home Staging & Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Two Tone White Oak

Mariano & Co., LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This beautiful white kitchen has white painted shaker cabinets, a rift cut white oak island, eloquence Everett quartz counters, and a mosaic subway tile for the backsplash. Four-seater kitchen island with an open floor plan connected to living and dining room.

Little Gem

Susan Clouse Interior Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, blue floor and white benchtop.

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen

enzy design

Photo of a country kitchen in Salt Lake City with quartz benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors and grey benchtop.

Macapa Drive

LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Casco Point - Orono - Main Level Renovation

Thompson Construction

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white benchtop.

Lake Geneva Kitchen Transformation

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This dated kitchen was ready to be transformed by our magic wand! The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to create one larger room with an island and space for a dining table. Our team of carpenters installed all new custom crafted cherry cabinets with Hanstone Serenity quartz countertops. Natural stone tile was installed for the backsplash and luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the room. All new Frigidaire Professional appliances in stainless were installed, including french door refrigerator, electric cooktop and range hood, a built-in wall oven, convection microwave oven and dishwasher.

North Kitchen

Grayling Construction

Kitchen remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Boho Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Eclectic Style kitchen with a Modern twist. Done using our Shaker style doors in a custom Sherwin Williams paint color.
Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Perfect Kitchen with an Island is Open for Entertaining

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Grand Farmhouse

Nar Design Group

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Vinyl Floors 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!