Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

550 Laidley

FORMA Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Waypoint Living Spaces

CarpetsPlus Colortile MA

Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Кухня Лофт ЖК Гринвуд

GVARNERI мебель

8-937 984 19 45 • Собственное производство • Широкий модульный ряд и проекты по индивидуальным размерам • Комплексная застройка дома • Лучшие европейские материалы и комплектующие • Цветовая палитра более 1000 наименований. • Кратчайшие сроки изготовления • Рассрочка платежа

Complete Kitchen Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

Janet Penny
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Our Work

Nu-Life Kitchens Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

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Level One

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley separate kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Brera

Kategorie1 Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Hunter Douglas Motorized Shades

Custom Drapery Designs, LLC.

Photo of a large asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Timber Tones in Kitchen, Bathroom & Custom Joinery in Perth

Elementi Concept

Expansive industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island and wood.

Open-plan kitchen, Chiswick

KSR Interior Design Limited

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and black cabinets.

Shades of Grey Shaker Style Kitchen

Your Space Living

South Wales property Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen

Realarchitecture Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Snaresbrook Blue

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

The corner tall pantry unit has a le mans set inside it to make the very most of the storage space in that corner.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Mountain Modern in Jackson Hole

Yours by Design, Inc.

Clean Contemporary Kitchen with Black Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures. Concrete Island Countertop. Pental Quartz Perimeter. Floating Shelf Storage.

KBDi Designer Awards 2020 Small Kitchens Qld Winner

Elegant in Design

This inner-city apartment had strong bones but felt cluttered and was difficult to work in. Thanks to years of skill and experience, Elegant in Design had the vision to rotate the space, resulting in a new room that was full of style and easy to navigate. This rotation meant a new layout was required. An L-shaped kitchen with island made best use of the space, and the wall between the kitchen and dining area was removed to achieve an open plan. Other spatial challenges still had to be overcome. The island bench was designed around an existing riser duct that could not be removed, but was able to be reduced in size for a less obtrusive result. With the new floor plan decided upon, maximising useability became the focus. The Blum Dynamic Space principle was considered to optimise workflow. Benchtop clutter was kept to a minimum thanks to a clever use of cabinetry, including a Blum AVENTOS lift system that allows a unique coffee station cupboard to be tucked away out of sight. A Point Pod was placed in the island for power without compromising the look of the porcelain top. This choice of material was continued in the feature wall and the rangehood cladding. However, all these modern innovations didn’t see old bones going to waste. The spot that used to house the fridge was reconfigured into a shoe and handbag cupboard for the master bedroom, and a recessed display cupboard was added to the dining room to again make the best use of existing spaces while increasing the room’s style and functionality.

Современный Кухня

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

料理教室の家

hannat architects

住居兼キッチンスタジオです。都内の限られた敷地状況の中でお料理教室とプライベートを両立しています。キッチンを中心とした空間です。
This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Grey Floor 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!