Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Riverside Home in New Hope, Bucks County, PA

OMNIA Group Architects

Perched above the beautiful Delaware River in the historic village of New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania sits this magnificent custom home designed by OMNIA Group Architects. According to Partner, Brian Mann,"This riverside property required a nuanced approach so that it could at once be both a part of this eclectic village streetscape and take advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting." Further complicating the study, the lot was narrow, it resides in the floodplain and the program required the Master Suite to be on the main level. To meet these demands, OMNIA dispensed with conventional historicist styles and created an open plan blended with traditional forms punctuated by vast rows of glass windows and doors to bring in the panoramic views of Lambertville, the bridge, the wooded opposite bank and the river. Mann adds, "Because I too live along the river, I have a special respect for its ever changing beauty - and I appreciate that riverfront structures have a responsibility to enhance the views from those on the water." Hence the riverside facade is as beautiful as the street facade. A sweeping front porch integrates the entry with the vibrant pedestrian streetscape. Low garden walls enclose a beautifully landscaped courtyard defining private space without turning its back on the street. Once inside, the natural setting explodes into view across the back of each of the main living spaces. For a home with so few walls, spaces feel surprisingly intimate and well defined. The foyer is elegant and features a free flowing curved stair that rises in a turret like enclosure dotted with windows that follow the ascending stairs like a sculpture. "Using changes in ceiling height, finish materials and lighting, we were able to define spaces without boxing spaces in" says Mann adding, "the dynamic horizontality of the river is echoed along the axis of the living space; the natural movement from kitchen to dining to living rooms following the current of the river." Service elements are concentrated along the front to create a visual and noise barrier from the street and buttress a calm hall that leads to the Master Suite. The master bedroom shares the views of the river, while the bath and closet program are set up for pure luxuriating. The second floor features a common loft area with a large balcony overlooking the water. Two children's suites flank the loft - each with their own exquisitely crafted baths and closets. Continuing the balance between street and river, an open air bell-tower sits above the entry porch to bring life and light to the street. Outdoor living was part of the program from the start. A covered porch with outdoor kitchen and dining and lounge area and a fireplace brings 3-season living to the river. And a lovely curved patio lounge surrounded by grand landscaping by LDG finishes the experience. OMNIA was able to bring their design talents to the finish materials too including cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, colors and furniture.

Farm Cottage

Rosewood Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Colonial Kitchen by David D. Harlan Architects
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and brown benchtop.

White Oak Edge Grain Butcher Block Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"Great products, customizable, and fits perfectly." Philippe
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Heswall Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

A modern dresser, in solid walnut, for this modern but classic home. This kitchen was designed around the idea of a ‘modern dresser’. We love rework and renew traditional kitchen typologies and the dresser, as a piece of kitchen furniture, seemed ripe for the challenge. With the client's love of dark timber, solid walnut was a great choice. Our first move was to float the piece off the floor, which increased the perception of space in the room. It’s a great feature that helps to avoided the bulkiness from which some kitchens suffer. A reading seat was incorporated, complete with Anglepoise lamp, with a backrest lined in solid hardwood. Walnut was used for all the feature elements in the kitchen, including a floating bookcase and lined entrance way. The drawers and cabinetry, in contrast to the walnut, were finished in a crisp, clean, block grey. A contemporary, white Aga finished the design.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

West University project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Tk Images
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира на Боевской улице

Наталья Широкорад

фотограф: Василий Буланов
Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown splashback and grey floor.

Питерский проект

ARTSPACEBURO

автор проекта Алена Светлица, фотограф Иван Сорокин
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Кухня в г. Обнинск

Red Wood

Андрей Кузьмич
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, with island and beige floor.

Квартира архитектора

Серж Махов

Сергей Красюк
Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black cabinets, white splashback and white floor.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

clé zellige in weathered white used in emily henderson's own kitchen remodel

User

Rustic sophistication stands out in this white on white layered palette conceived of by Emily Henderson and executed with weathered white zellige from clé. Emily Henderson

Sonia TocToc Vintage

Jordi Folch

Jordi Folch. ©Houzz España 2017
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Загородный дом

Компания "А-Дизайн"

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Bishops Park Open Plan, White Kitchen

CATO creative

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cook's Kitchen, Hampshire, England

Artichoke

This bespoke professional cook's kitchen features a custom copper and stainless steel La Cornue range cooker and extraction canopy, built to match the client's copper pans. Italian Black Basalt stone shelving lines the walls resting on Acero stone brackets, a detail repeated on bench seats in front of the windows between glazed crockery cabinets. The table was made in solid English oak with turned legs. The project’s special details include inset LED strip lighting rebated into the underside of the stone shelves, wired invisibly through the stone brackets. Read our article about The Regency Cook's Kitchen. Primary materials: Hand painted Sapele; Italian Black Basalt; Acero limestone; English oak; Lefroy Brooks white brick tiles; antique brass, nickel and pewter ironmongery.

Transitional Kitchens

Hurst Design Build Remodeling

Darren Sinnett
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

73 - Mission Viejo - Complete home remodel with brand new cabinets & flooring

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Recessed-panel Cabinets 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!