Tall House on Colonel Willie Cove Westerly, RI Interiors by Studio InSitu and Tricia Upton Architectural Design by Tim Hess and Jeff Dearing for DSK Architects. Christian Lanciaux project manager. Builder: Gardner Woodwrights, Gene Ciccone project manager. Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpetz and Heger Landscape Architects: Tupelo Gardens photographs by Studio InSitu. On this coastal site subject to high winds and flooding, governmental review and permitting authorities overlap and combine to create some pret-ty tough weather of their own. On the relatively small footprint available for construction, this house was stacked in functional layers: Entry and kids' spaces are on the ground level. The Master Suite is tucked under the eaves (pried-open to distant views) on the third floor, and the middle level is wide-open from outside wall to outside wall for entertaining and sweeping views.

Mooloolaba rebuild

Coastal Style Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Iona Street, Black Rock

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri
Design ideas for an expansive beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pine Manor Residence

MLH Designs,Inc

Photo of a modern kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

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D-elle Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, window splashback and white benchtop.

Bloomington Project

Vela Interior Design

Spacecrafting www.spacecrafting.com
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen with light hardwood floors, white floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, white appliances and with island.

The New American Remodel 2019

By Design

Organic Farm to Fork design concept. Fruit ad vegetables grown on site can be cleaned in the the mudroom and prepared for storage, preservation or cooking in the prep kitchen. A kitchen designed for interactive entertaining, large family gatherings or intimate chef demonstrations.

Jimbell St Additions

steelehouse

Photo of a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and quartz benchtops.

Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach

Polymath Properties LLC

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and window splashback.

Kitchen

ODS Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, grey benchtop, quartz benchtops and window splashback.

Glen Iris Californian Bungalow Renovation and Extension

Everlong Constructions

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lectus Cabinets

Accent Countertops

Lectus Cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Beachside Elegance

emme designs

Peter Layton Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and window splashback.

Reforma cocina Ayala

proyectospdi

Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rippleside

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large modern galley kitchen in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and white benchtop.

Esther - Clearwater

WERK | Building Modern

Open concept entry, stair, kitchen, dining, and living area as viewed from the Master Suite entry - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern

ROSE LANE

Joel Contreras Design

Design ideas for a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Yungaburra House

neil design

Kitchen Island with 40mm Engineered Stone worktop, timber framework and VJ panel detail. Glossy white island bench contrasts boldly against the matt black full height cabinetry behind. The glossy black cooktop, timber accent details, and under cabinet lighting highlight feature elements. The exposed aggregate flooring continues from the indoor area, to the outdoor living space. Overhead clerestory windows provide daytime illumination, and constant breezes.

Warwick Home 2

Western Cabinets

Cookbooks. A place for my clients much loved books was high on the list of reccommendations for thier family‘s new kitchen design. Not being able to part from any, my client needed a dedicated space for them to display amongst the design. The existing formal closed loving at the front of the home, entered into a separate compact kitchen and dining were to be transformed into an open, free flowing interior not disrupted by walls but somewhere the whole family were able to gather. A soft palette layered with fresh whites, large slabs of clouded concrete benches, planked Jarrah timber floors finished with solid timber Blackbutt accents allow for seamless integration into the home‘s interior. Cabinetry compliments the expansive length of the kitchen, whilst the simplicity of design provides impact to the home.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Window 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!