Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Church Hill

Studio Milne

The beautiful kitchen fronts for the IKEA kitchen are oak veneer and are by @holte.studio. I absolutely love using them for kitchen designs, as they are very flexible and can make bespoke kitchens, as well as fronts for IKEA ones. You can even do a mixture of both within one kitchen to make the best use of the space!

480 MacDonough St

German Kitchen Center (Queens)

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Коттедж с деревянной отделкой

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Для любимой мамы

Студия интерьера "Дизайн Гала"

Small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Old Wadsworth

Denver Virtual Staging Co.

Inspiration for an expansive industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

FINCHLEY

MATRIX DESIGN

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Таунхаус в ЖК Ильинка

Юлия Лихова. Дизайнер-декоратор

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Mary Kelley Kitchen

Generations West

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Allure Apartments

Jumble & Stack

In collaboration with WG Architects
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and flat-panel cabinets.

Perry Street Kitchen Remodel

Division One Construction

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Gold River Fun Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: PhotographerLink

Caswall Close

Saffron Interiors Ltd

Beautifully understated, this kitchen was designed, supplied and installed by Saffron Interiors. The Belsay shaker doors in 'Cashmere' are fitted with a simple art-deco styled brass handle to offer a clean and timeless look. The Mistral resin worktops in 'Atacalma' allows for seamless joints throughout which offers a sleek, hygenic finish to the surfaces. The encaustic tiled splashback adds a touch of drama and colour to create interest on the rear walls.

M.K in Pelham

RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC

This space had the potential for greatness but was stuck in the 1980's era. We were able to transform and re-design this kitchen that now enables it to be called not just a "dream Kitchen", but also holds the award for "Best Kitchen in Westchester for 2016 by Westchester Home Magazine". Features in the kitchen are as follows: Inset cabinet construction, Maple Wood, Onyx finish, Raised Panel Door, sliding ladder, huge Island with seating, pull out drawers for big pots and baking pans, pullout storage under sink, mini bar, overhead television, builtin microwave in Island, massive stainless steel range and hood, Office area, Quartz counter top.

Blackburn House

Light House Architecture & Science

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Kitchen

Avec Interiors

Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Market Townhouse Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Pure design, Natural Walnut with Matt Graphite Grey lacquer cabinetry, Natural Walnut wood wall panels, SieMatic Basalt Grey island countertop, Carrara stone countertop, Tile backsplash, Gaggenau appliances, Julien stainless steel sink, Dornbracht Dark Platinum matt faucet, SieMatic storage cabinets.

Юг Франции в современной квартире

Наталья Коалл

Photo of a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Belsize Park, nw3

Finch London

matt lacquer doors knurled brass handles, oak mfc interiors, oak veneer drawer boxes and oak veneer box shelves with curved ends and led strip lights base & tall cabinets - serpentine 233 by little greene paint co wall cabinets - wood ash 229 by little greene paint co worktops – 20mm bianco carrara by unistone 80mm end grain circular oak breakfast bar

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Ceramic 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!