Simon Burt
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Knife Block and Pull-Out Chopping Block

K&N Appliance Gallery

Cutlery should be stored in a safe place, away from little fingers, and organized in individual slots to keep blades sharp. Our pull-outs take advantage of small kitchen spaces and can be ideally located near the food prep area. Drawers can include a slotted knife block or our specialized insert, which has individual carved compartments for each knife. The pull-out chopping block, conveniently located in the adjacent drawer, has storage space below and is removable from the drawer for countertop use.

Dada Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.ADADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.

Ridgeway Kitchen

Mark Russo Kitchen and Bath Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Rudloe

Scarinish Studio

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Broomhall, Sheffield

Brightman Clarke Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Sockets & LED Strip Lights

ArchitectureLIVE

Plug sockets and strip LED lighting have been hidden on the underside of the kitchen wall units to give a clean look to the stunning wooden splash-back.

The Voyager - Bushmead WA

User

D-Max Photography
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Scenic Drive

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Eichler Remodel

Liz Clausen Design

Liz Clausen
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Elmwood Kitchen, Dining Room, Bathroom & Deck

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

View into Nook where old Butler's Pantry was located. Existing large divided lite window, new opening wall and sink window. Walls were removed and structural beams were installed at the ceiling Sunny Grewal Photographer, Ingrid Ballmann Interior Design, Precision Cabinets and Trim

Оранжерея

EgoDesign

Inspiration for a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Объединенная кухня-столовая

boss | архитектурное бюро

Несмотря на скромную площадь квартиры, кухня имеет разумную эргономику и полный функционал. Верхний фронт до потолка решает вопрос хранения, а гладкие фасады создают лаконичный законченный объем.

Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - La cuisine

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Expansive modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic floors and beige benchtop.

Квартира на ул. Чайковского

Интерьерная студия AI

Фотограф: Максим Максимов, maxiimov@ya.ru
This is an example of a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Open Plan Kitchen Dining Space

Amelia Wilson

Contemporary open plan kitchen dining space with Scandinavian, Rustic and Moorish elements. This had been a dated and gloomy space but the fresh neutral colour palette and use of light oak has really lifted the rooms making it feel light and more spacious.

『インテリアデザイナーと創る家』

Atelier FAVORI

『インテリアデザイナーと創る家』
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and no island.

Квартира в г. Реутов

PUUSTELLI MOSCOW

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Peel Street

Anthro Architecture

Nick Guttridge
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Essex with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

1930's to contemporary in Cambridge

Emma Adams Architect Ltd

Extended ground floor to create large kitchen / sitting room with minimal glazed metal screen and doors to garden. Flush rooflights by Glazing Vision. Kitchen by www.tomas-kitchen-living.co.uk Glazing by Clement Windows. Floor by Reeves Wood. Photo by Mike Higginson

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Ceramic Floors 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!