Residential building | Klaus von Bock | Germany

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This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Dallas

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

High-End Home Staging in Keitum auf Sylt

Home Staging Sylt

www.immofoto-sylt.de
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Hillside House Kitchen

User

Dustin Coughlin
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Cav. Lake 2

Riemco Design + Build

1970's sprawling lakefront ranch home w/ redesigned custom kitchen and custom built-ins
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Ardmore by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

Plain & Fancy cabinetry. The peninsula back looks like two even-sized panels, but the left one is a door. The door is larger than the actual opening, in order for the two panels to appear the same size.

Connie

Tango Design Studio

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, a peninsula, ceramic splashback and slate floors.

East Village Kitchen

Michelle Miles Design, LLC

www.casspix.com
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Detail of small kitchen with compact range. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

Mukilteo Gem

Interiors by Popov

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

1207 Alameda Blvd

Ziggurat Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Rossi Kitchen

Rudy Polwin Architects

Photographer: Michael Heeney
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Peterson

Gabor + Allen, inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Glazed Kitchen

Sofo Kitchens

Antique white glazed kitchen with soft monochromatic wall colors featuring roman columns
This is an example of a large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Colonial Kitchen

Summit Design Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Outdoor Kitchen in Rye

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This client needed a place to entertain by the pool. They had already done their “inside” kitchen with Bilotta and so returned to design their outdoor space. All summer they spend a lot of time in their backyard entertaining guests, day and night. But before they had their fully designed outdoor space, whoever was in charge of grilling would feel isolated from everyone else. They needed one cohesive space to prep, mingle, eat and drink, alongside their pool. They did not skimp on a thing – they wanted all the bells and whistles: a big Wolf grill, plenty of weather resistant countertop space for dining (Lapitec - Grigio Cemento, by Eastern Stone), an awning (Durasol Pinnacle II by Gregory Sahagain & Sons, Inc.) that would also keep bright light out of the family room, lights, and an indoor space where they could escape the bugs if needed and even watch TV. The client was thrilled with the outcome - their complete vision for an ideal outdoor entertaining space came to life. Cabinetry is Lynx Professional Storage Line. Refrigerator drawers and sink by Lynx. Faucet is stainless by MGS Nerhas. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane with Clark Neuringer Architects, posthumously. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Jenkins Kitchen

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Traditional style in a birch with stain. Glass lantern backsplash Designed by Sticks 2 Stones Cabinetry Lori Douthat @ downtoearthphotography
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Henley/6

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Kitchen with Slate Floors and a Peninsula 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!