Natural tones are here to stay, this modern sleek kitchen would be perfect for an apartment or first family home. The dark green matte door fronts contrast against the light 'sand' tall units and match the ‘sand’ c-profile handles. Caesarstone Bianco Drift composite worktop is a versatile worktop suites most colour schemes due to its unique mix of grey, white, brown tones running throughout.

Breakfasting Kitchen In Soft Matt Cashmere

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

With a brief centered around the merging of a seldomly used formal dining room and adjoining kitchen. the resulting design; an open-plan cooking and living space, flooded with natural light. handle-less soft Matt Cashmere cabinetry combined with contrasting textured elements in Egger sepia Gladstone oak and Karndean REN113 weathered elm flooring; provide a warm, contemporary feel.

Hampstead house

Brosh Architects

Kitchen area, Looking towards the rear garden
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Boca Raton High Gloss Modern Kitchen

Bluestone Contractors, LLC

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rosso e arte in cucina

michele volpi - studio interior design

una cucina rossa per una personalità molto sensibile ai colori e all'arte. La cucina è un misto tra elementi di serie e altri realizzati su misura, come il rivestimento in rovere che contiene il mosaico.

Big Sky Lake Living

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This Lake Keowee home beckons the great outdoors to come inside both day and night. Kitchen and adjacent Great Room boast full story windows in opposite directions with truly big sky views. The kitchen includes a concealed pantry behind hidden doors. Can you find it?

1930's House Renovation - Bear Flat, Bath

Lacey Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building

Absolute Project Management

The white side of one half of a two tone kitchen in this listed building apartment renovated by Absolute Project Management. White handleless cabintery houses plenty of kitchen storage space. Brass taps, sink and a hot water tap are also installed in this kitchen. Discover more of our interior design projects at https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/

Кухня, г. Дзержинский

Лилия Салах

Переделанная кухня в городе Дзержинский
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Apartamento vacacional

Ane Devesa

Design ideas for a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Bring in the Light

Four Walls Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Winterfell

mudrogelenko design

Кухня-столовая получилась светлой и свежей. Пол выложили плиткой, которая практично уходит в зону гостиной. Над большим столом из ореха от Porada – светильник из хрустальных подвесок.

Two room in Milano

AADDgroup

nuova cucina con gole, colonna forno e frigorifero, piano in quarzo. la finitura è in laccato opaco, i colori deliicati.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

George Clarke's Restoration Man - Pannal Water Tower

Arlington Interiors

As seen on the revisited edition of George Clarke's Restoration Man, screened on Channel 4 on the 12th of March. This was part of the stunning re-development of the Water Tower in Pannal, near Harrogate. The kitchen design is a U shape with a peninsular based around the main well which sits central to the kitchen. The well was cleaned out and lit up with a toughened piece of glass covering it, a real feature piece. The kitchen is a handle-less Dark Anthracite grey with matching dark worktops teamed with a contrasting wood finish.

Квартира-студия на Ходынском поле

ГАлина Крылова & ТАтьяна Серова

Гостиная-кухня в квартире студии с нишей для кровати. Потолочная открытая система пожаротушения покрашена в белый цвет. Потолочные шины и светильники черного цвета. Стены студии оклеены однотонными обоями.

Квартира-студия на Ходынском поле

ГАлина Крылова & ТАтьяна Серова

Кухня, г. Дзержинский

Лилия Салах

Переделанная кухня в городе Дзержинский
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Bring in the Light

Four Walls Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Квартира с террасой в ЖК Европейский берег 107 кв.м.

студии Melnicova Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира для молодой семьи с двумя детьми

Дина Жанибекова

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Engineered Quartz 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!