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Valerie Wilcox
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Southhampton

Design House 413

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchens

Keith's Appliances

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and marble floors.

Modern Kitchen Remodel

DMC Home Improvements LLC

Fully Kitchen transformation from an enclosed old fashion kitchen 1970's to a modern open concept kitchen. Feel free to reach out to us for more kitchen design ideas

Lakeview kitchen

Shotgun Design Group, LLC

Photo of a large contemporary separate kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

North GlenoraHaus I

Look Master Builder

This custom designed and built kitchen is great for entertaining. The large island has white quartz countertops and an undermount sink. Black cabinets are highlighted by pine, grained posts. The hexagon black tile with white grout runs behind the stainless steel hood fan and between the pine colored floating shelves.

Allington, Maidstone

Peter Alexander Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Kent with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and with island.

Pininfarina IDEA

Dallol Snaidero Paris La Defense

Cuisine moderne fermée parallèles. Finition des portes en laque micalisée Or Bruni et Bleu Sidéral. Electroménager entièrement intégré. Double congélateur

Forest Hill Condomium

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

medium sized energy water and efficient modern home in santa fe nm.

Modern Design+Construction, Inc.

Ikea sourced kitchen with silestone countertops, handmade hanging kitchen lights made form Ikea salad bowls!. Energy star appliance package. Mid century modern barstools

Laurel Park Bremtown

Kitchens of the South

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor

Stoneham Kitchens

The owner of a detached seafront property in Sandgate, Folkestone, was looking for a new kitchen that would be sympathetic to the picturesque coastal location of the property. The owner wanted the space to be welcoming and relaxing, taking inspiration from the look and feel of a traditional bright beach hut. Having had a Stoneham Kitchen before, and impressed by the quality, the owner wanted her new kitchen to be of the same craftsmanship. She therefore approached kitchen designer Philip Haines at Stoneham Kitchens for her second kitchen project. To get the natural feel of the beachfront, the owner opted for Stoneham’s Bewl range with in-frame flush doors, finished in a rustic oak enhanced grain and painted in Crown’s Starry Host – a sea inspired shade of blue. In contrast to the deep ocean blue hue, part of the kitchen cupboards were finished in Crown Mussel – a soft cream tone.

Kashimir Grey G Kitchen with Range Cooker and American Fridge

Schmidt Dorking

Lovely and bright kitchen in matt open grain Kashmir grey colour furniture, stellar night worktop and up-stand. The kitchen G layout plus tall units creates different spaces for better flow and two cooking areas, one with a range cooker and the other with an induction hob. Stainless steel Caple wine cooler, American Fridge with water dispenser, range cooker and built in oven, microwave and warming drawer, as well as the induction hob and integrated extractor. Project designed by Eamon.

Caesarstone

GRANITE BY DESIGN

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Suffolk kitchen collection

Neptune

The perfect simplicity of our Suffolk kitchen had made it our most popular. Inspired by pared back Shaker style, it features generous proportions, versatile cabinet sizes and an elegant hand painted finish. It's hand-crafted in solid wood with occasional oak features to add lovely natural contrast.

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Somerset Split-Level Renovation

Balodemas Architects

Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, with island, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lisburn Inframe

Wrights Design House

Bespoke handpainted elm in-frame kitchen with solid oak internals and dovetailed drawers – painted in Wrights Partridge Grey with Wrights Carbon Grey on the island and cocktail cabinet – from Wrights Design House. The design features 30mm Silestone Lagoon surfaces with American oak breakfast and Grigio Imperial marble splashback. Images Infinity Media

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Black 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!