Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Wollongong with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Design in Perth

Elementi Concept

Large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Red Hill Bach Pad

Maytree Studios

Looking over the living space to the integrated kitchen behind
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Textured Curves

Space Craft Joinery

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Private Home

Radiant Lighting

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Canberra Project

Minosa | Design Life Better

Large kitchens with a large family that all get involved with cooking on regular occasions means there needs to be a large focus on zones, active vs passive over the very old and traditional thinking of the working triangle. By separating the zones and providing large preparation space between appliances the homes regular cooks could do so without interference or hindrance.

Oasis

Bayside Built

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach

Moda Interiors

The previous kitchen was completely demolished and the space was reconfigured. The door to the right is new and now contains a laundry/scullery room. Previous access to the laundry room was via the left door.

Beaumaris Residence

STUDIOMINT Architecture & Interiors

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with solid surface benchtops, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

CLIFTON HILL HOUSE

Quadrant Design Architects

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, a double-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops and grey splashback.

Bay House

Porebski Architects

The white kitchen with shaker joiner features curved edges to soften the space. The range hood cover features ship-lapped cladding to match the ceiling.

Mitchell Project

Improva

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wattle Park

Samalex - Balance in Building

Polished concrete flooring combined with natural timber joinery and corian bench tops
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback and black appliances.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Modern kitchen, with dark timber grain joinery, large kitchen island, with walk in pantry that has a barn door. Two sinks and fridges one integrated to service the outdoor BBQ area, lots of bench space plus 3 ovens and a warming drawer

Bella Vista 4

Aspect Designs

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Wright House

Mesh Design Projects

Contemporary kitchen
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Sublime Spaces

Open plan kitchen, dining, living with neutral colours as well as a pop of blue. Floating timber shelves and lots of greenery for consistency wit outdoors area

O'Shea House

JMc Architects

Narrow site two-story house with open plan living blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Cairns with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Diggers

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Castle Hill House by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

This kitchen has a custom designed Ceaserstone island benchtop with additional timber island to allow its occupants a more relaxed dining & working area. The kitchen also encompasses (hidden behind the joinery) a walk-in pantry and laundry space. The design of this residence aims to address the sites irregular shape sloping block. The residence has been sited well back from the street to allow for a wider frontage home. The home has been designed to have private outdoor spaces to the front and rear of the house to provide a summer and winter private open space for outdoor living and maximise solar access. The use of sustainable materials and passive approach to thermal comfort ensure the house remains energy efficient and less reliant on natural resources.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops 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!