A modern kitchen which still feels homely. We chose an inframe kitchen but with a flat door. As it's a bespoke, traditional style of kitchen but the flat door and long bar handles give it a streamlined and contemporary feel.

Wandsworth Common

Troughton Residential London

Design ideas for a large modern eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Flamingo Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

New construction, our interior design firm was hired to assist clients with the interior design as well as to select all the finishes. Clients were fascinated with the final results.

Contemporary Custom Rift Oak Cabinets

Castor Inc.

Custom, rift white oak, slab door cabinets. All cabinets were book matched, hand selected and built in-house by Castor Cabinets. Contractor: Robert Holsopple Construction Counter Tops by West Central Granite

Forest Lane

ANDREW HIRSCH with MARK'S CABINETRY SERVICE

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

AV4030 - High gloss lacquered door

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

The Colourful Fun Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Charlie O'Beirne
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

Acadia | Kitchen Renovation

Cabinet Express

This marble tiled floor will impress everyone who walks through your kitchen. This beautiful floor was added for a little bit of texture and intrigue. Perfectly pairs with the Oxford White Shaker and City Shadow High-Pressure Laminate doors.

Hidden Hills Luxury Residential

5 Star Cabinets

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Allerton, Bradford

Infinite Bespoke Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Cambridge Indigo and Dust Grey

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Shaker Colour: Indigo and Dust Grey Worktops: White Quartz
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Miinus Ecological kitchen in Arctic White

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Miinus ecological kitchen island with 20mm light grey quartz worktop. The base units in the island are white painted birch veneer doors with an integrated j-pull profile finger pull, the drawer storage uses the Blum Legrabox system. The sink is an under-mounted ceramic single bowl sink with a 3-in-1 boiling hot water tap.

Modern Black Kitchen

Atlantic Designs

Inspiration for a modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rambler

Davies Design Build

Inspiration for a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Garden Room Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This contemporary, super-smart kitchen in Old Welwyn is part of a new extension that was designed with the open space of the garden in mind. The understated, bespoke kitchen design (from our Handmade in Hitchin range) means the focus is on the outdoors when the sliding doors are open or through the expanse of glass in the colder months. Keeping it contemporary, the handleless cabinets have been hand painted in F&B’s All White and Little Greene’s Dock Blue. Providing a warm, tactile contrast is the Wide Planked Oak 60mm Breakfast Bar which extends from the kitchen island, down to the floor and provides seating on both sides. Deep drawers and large cabinets provide ample storage and easy accessibility whilst the floating, oak shelves are perfect for displaying cookery books and artefacts. Integrated Miele appliances ensure the sleek, uncluttered finish is maintained with the induction hob & downdraft extractor inset unobtrusively on the Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop. And, in turn, this popular durable worktop perfectly partners the (wow factor) splashback in Hand Silvered Antiqued Mirror. A real feature of this family kitchen is the bespoke extra-large pantry which was commissioned as a drinks cabinet with integrated wine cooler. Serving both functional and visual purposes it’s designed using the same flat slab doors as the kitchen cabinets but with bi-fold opening and flush handles. However, it’s the inside where the magic lies - integrated lighting, the same Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop, solid oak wine glass holders and antiqued mirror glass - It’s these details that make it a thing of beauty!

Martin and Leslie's new kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

Central photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Portfolio

Manasota Flooring - Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and white floor.

Las Olas Isles Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

This unique and functional kitchen gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Black glass cabinet fronts used in the design offer ease of maintenance, and the kaleidoscope stone countertops and backsplash contrast the cabinetry and always look clean. Color was very important to this Client and this kitchen is definitely not lacking life. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, the centerpiece is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in this open concept kitchen. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. For a client who loves to cook, appliances were very important, and sub-zero and wolf appliances we used give them the best product available. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Under-cabinet task lighting offers illumination where it is most needed on the countertops. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

Open kitchen with lots of storage space and a large center island.

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Projet Dupré

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and White Floor 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!