This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white 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

Shepherds Bush Family Home Renovation

Red Box

Howdens Paintable Cabinets - painted with Apple smiles 2 - Paper & Paint Library Walls: P&P Library / Canvas II Celing" All White by Farrow & Ball
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК "Пять звезд"

Галерея интерьерных решений Александры Шитовой

Однокомнатная квартира в современном стиле
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Stylish Kitchen Overlooking the Course

Refined Renovations & Refined Home

This family wanted an updated kitchen for their home on the golf course. The kitchen has white cabinets with a walnut island that looks like a piece of furniture. The counters are a solid-surface quartz. We added a built-in banquette which provides a window seat to enjoy a morning coffee.

Hudson Kitchen in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Details include: -The absolute best stone was used- Calacatta Suprema countertops with a honed finish -White cabinetry by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Hardware from Katonah with a burnished nickel finish -Complete seamless integration of stainless appliances- (2) dishwashers and warming drawer. -Backsplash tile is custom dye lot from Artistic Tile, Pratt Larson -Subzero refrigerator, Scott custom designed a flip up stainless cabinetry above the side-by-side subzero to create a taller and monolithic look. -La Cornue range, handmade in France -Custom designed and fabricated stainless hood, by Avenue Metal, matted stainless with polished belts with double rivets -Decorative pendants and sconces on range wall from Urban Electric

Progetto d'interni - appartamento 120mq

MM+ Interni e Architetture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island and white benchtop.

Fletcher Hills Home Remodel

M Prevost Design

California casual kitchen remodel showcasing white oak island and off white perimeter cabinetry
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Diego with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highgate House 1

Jones Associates Architects

Gareth Gardner
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary white kitchen with timber accents

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.

Goldsmith

Duet Design Group

French Country Farmhouse Kitchen, Photography by Susie Brenner
Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира с маленькой кухней

Irina Sukhorukova

Задача стояла - вместить всю кухонную технику и при этом сохранить ощущение пространства и воздуха. Именно поэтому здесь использованы максимально простые, отражающие свет фасады - светлые и гладкие. Большое, очень большое кухонное окно позволило сделать достаточно широкую барную стойку из искусственного камня, которую бросили по периметру почти всей кухни.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Banks, North Waltham, Hampshire, Kitchen Project

BP Kitchens & Interiors

The Rotpunkt kitchen design featured door fronts with Kitty’s favoured colour of Cacao in matt with Wharf worktops in Calico which gave seamless worktops with cut-outs for the hob and sink. The timber worktops for the L shaped breakfast bar on the island are in Rustic Oak.

Couple Turns Guest House Into Primary IKEA Kitchen

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

Lighting plays an important role in the functionality and ambience of the kitchen. “We’re using IKEA OMLOPP drawer lights and IKEA IRSTA countertop lighting,” he says, which provides better surface illumination during food prep. “We love the drawer lighting and the under counter LED panels. We also have cove lighting above the cabinets and three Par pendant lights designed by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Zero Lighting over the island,” he explains. Natural light also plays a role, with a skylight over the kitchen as well as plenty of sunlight coming in from a large window near the refrigerator and from the glass door on the opposite side.

シンプルに暮らす小和田のHIRAYA

グッドライフ黒田工務所

すご～く広いリビングで心置きなく寛ぎたい。くつろぐ場所は、ほど良くプライバシーを保つように。ゆっくり本を読んだり、家族団らんしたり、たのしさを詰め込んだ暮らしを考えた。ひとつひとつ動線を考えたら、私たち家族のためだけの「平屋」のカタチにたどり着いた。流れるような回遊動線は、きっと日々の家事を楽しくしてくれる。そんな家族の想いが、またひとつカタチになりました。

Bold Design in Doylestown

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Open shelves in kitchens make everyday kitchen items easy to access. The open shelves to the right of the sink even house a toaster and mixer that you actually want to see, along with cookbooks, glassware, and ceramics. Small hexagonal tile goes up the entire wall for an easy to clean surface. Lighting: https://cedarandmoss.com/collections/all-products/products/alto-rod-8 Two-toned faucet: Brizo Litze in Matte Black and Gold: https://www.brizo.com/kitchen/product/63043LF-BLGL Photo Credit: Rebecca McAlpin

HUF House T

Alexander Huf - M.Sc Architekt

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island, window splashback, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

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!