Photo of a modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop and wood.

キッチン

株式会社Y’s Style

Midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown benchtop, brown floor, wood, grey cabinets, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Acton Cove

Bates Masi Architects LLC

Photo credit: Michael Moran
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

緑丘の家

（株）ストック建築設計事務所

Large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Stylish Brick Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Brick walls and wooden beams bring texture and interest to the kitchen making it more rustic, stylish, elegant vintage feel.
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

長尾のワンルーム

ノットイコール一級建築士事務所

Small modern galley open plan kitchen in Fukuoka with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop and wood.

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Modern farmhouse kitchen with a warm wood ceiling, built-in pantry storage, and terracotta tile flooring
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

Woodland Modern

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Nestled atop a wooded ridge in the Hudson Highlands, the architect-owner envisioned a reinterpretation of renowned mid-century experimental “Case Study Homes”. An authentic representation of the materials and a clear outdoor-indoor connection were priorities for the design. Heart pine on the ceiling references the forested surroundings. All cabinets are Bilotta’s private Bilotta Collection cabinetry. The island and wall cabinets are distinctive: natural walnut quarter-sawn veneer trimmed with thin strips of natural walnut solid stock. Matte black on the paneled refrigerator, tall pantry and rear base cabinets frame the area and merge into the black structural columns. Balancing the darker finishes is a single slab of Carrera marble on the backsplash, with Caesarstone in “Concrete” topping the cabinetry. Surrounded by walls of glass, the kitchen is flanked by oversized impressive roof overhangs with exposed joists. Inside, a header was placed to align with the outermost joist and delineate the prep area. Within that footprint, natural heart pine planks line the ceiling, parallel to the outdoor joists. This creates the illusion that the overhang enters the kitchen at one end and exits out the other, further obscuring the line between indoors and out. As a counterpoint to strong vertical cabinet lines and horizontal ceiling lines, a unique bronze scissor-armed light fixture creates a diamond pattern across the length of the kitchen. At the intersection of each arm is an individual half-gold exposed light bulb, resulting in pools of illumination that highlight the beautiful grain pattern and coloration of the wood ceiling – a stunning alternative to ubiquitous recessed lighting. Although it’s not large, this kitchen offers an abundance of storage and countertop space for meal prep and serving. The refrigerator and tall pantry bookend the space; making them equal in size imparts pleasing symmetry. With the sink centered along the back wall and the range centered in the island, there’s plenty of elbow room on each side of the appliances. Everything is within arms’ reach for easy use and fast cleanup. The gray hues of the “Concrete” colored quartz tops and the veining of the Carrera backsplash echo the stone outcroppings in the landscape and provide contrast to the variety of wood tones throughout the room.

Wooden House

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Una cucina semplice, dal carattere deciso e moderno. Una zona colonne di colore bianco ed un isola grigio scuro. Di grande effetto la cappa Sophie di Falmec che personalizza l'ambiente. Particolare del top. Foto di Simone Marulli

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, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Central Kitchen

Lesley Graham Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Дом в Переделкино

Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiors

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, coffered, recessed, wood and grey benchtop.

Kirkland Residence

LEICHT SEATTLE

Kitchen and bath in a new modern sophisticated West of Market in Kirkland residence. Black Pine wood-laminate in kitchen, and Natural Oak in master vanity. Neolith countertops. Photography: @laraswimmer

Royal Oaks Large Outdoor Kitchen

Melissa Sharp, Designer at Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Royal Oaks Large Outdoor Kitchen, with Alfresco appliances, Danver/Brown Jordan outdoor cabinetry, Dekton couentertops, natural stone floors and backsplash, Vent A Hood ventilation, custom outdoor furniture form Leaisure Collections.

A kitchen space for unwinding

Et Lorem Ltd

A contemporary kitchen designed and installed by Et Lorem for a private client at their retreat in the Cotswolds. The kitchen has been designed using Rotpunkt furniture in anti-fingerprint Carbon and Dark Concrete. Pendant lights by Buster + Punch with Acupanel feature ceiling sourced by the client compliment the space. Appliances: Siemens and BORA.

Дизайн дома в стиле прованс

Marina Chlenova

Large midcentury kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and wood.

Баня-берлога

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to living room from kitchen. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Major Midcentury Redux in Arden Hills

Constructive Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Traditional beauty with all the modern touches

Spin Design

Our clients purchased this 1900s villa with traditional layout, high ceilings, sash windows and character floors. They wanted to renovate the kitchen but keep the rustic traditional feel that made them fall in love with this house in the first place. We went of a white on white look with gold accents.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Wood 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!