Practical and durable but retaining warmth and texture as the hub of the family home.Rear works benches are stainless steel providing durable work surfaces while the timber island provides warmth when sitting around with a cuppa! The darker colours with timber accented shelves creates a recessive quality with earth and texture. Shelves used to highlight ceramic collections used daily.

Glebe Kitchen - Front

Matter Design & Make Pty Ltd

Our client approached Matter in late 2019 for a new kitchen. While the existing kitchen had a reasonable layout and some great features, the cupboards weren’t optimising the space to its full potential, particularly for storage. Noting that the old kitchen aged very quickly, our client wanted the new kitchen to be constructed entirely from plywood—liking the appearance and strength of the material. They also loved vibrant use of colour and suggested we look at the kitchens featured in films by the Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar for inspiration. The result was a playful mix of hand painted navy, light blue and retro orange in combination with a ‘raw’ effect from the birch plywood. To save on cost and waste, we decided to keep certain components of the kitchen that have remained in very good condition. Some of these included the stainless steel bench tops and oven/range hood stack, as well as a polished concrete island bench top. We replaced most of the cupboards with drawer units specifically tailored to fit our client's extensive collection of cookware and appliances with adjustable partitions. An integrated Hideaway rubbish bin free’s up circulation space and a Kesseböhmer pull-out pantry will ensure no bottle of spice is ever lost to the back of a cupboard again.

Traditional family kitchen

Improva

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Sugatsune LIN-X system used for full access on blind corners
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Design: Small Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen

Steven M. Yang Architect, LLC

Raimund Koch
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and panelled appliances.

Arlington Heights

CR Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Featuring R.D. Henry & Company
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Incredible Modernistic Kitchen

The Kitchen Hub

Incredible modern kitchen project which combines natural wood and sleek white cabinetry. Featuring our Astra Walker Icon + kitchen hob set.
Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home

Ellie K Design

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Dallas | Avalon | Kitchen & Living

Kitchen Design Concepts

Avid cooks and entertainers purchased this 1925 Tudor home that had only been partially renovated in the 80's. Cooking is a very important part of this hobby chef's life and so we really had to make the best use of space and storage in this kitchen. Modernizing while achieving maximum functionality, and opening up to the family room were all on the "must" list, and a custom banquette and large island helps for parties and large entertaining gatherings. Cabinets are from Cabico, their Elmwood series in both white paint, and walnut in a natural stained finish. Stainless steel counters wrap the perimeter, while Caesarstone quartz is used on the island. The seated part of the island is walnut to match the cabinetry. The backsplash is a mosaic from Marble Systems. The shelving unit on the wall is custom built to utilize the small wall space and get additional open storage for everyday items. A 3 foot Galley sink is the main focus of the island, and acts as a workhorse prep and cooking space. This is aired with a faucet from Waterstone, with a matching at the prep sink on the exterior wall and a potfiller over the Dacor Range. Built-in Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer columns provide plenty of fresh food storage options. In the prep area along the exterior wall, a built in ice maker, microwave drawer, warming drawer, and additional/secondary dishwasher drawer helps the second cook during larger party prep.

Myrtle Avenue Apartment Renovation

Material Design Build

We built the kitchen cabinets out of dark blue laminated birch plywood, with sealed, exposed edges.
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!

Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence

Domus Design Group

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Referensbilder

Bjurfors Uppsala

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.

Rossyln Hill

Powell Tuck Associates

Design ideas for a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Delz Warehouse

CONTENT Architecture

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

Penthouse in legno - 150 mq

PAZdesign

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink and exposed beam.

Long Island Sound House

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

photos by Matthew Williams
Modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and multiple islands.

Luxury Apartment in Queen's Gate

TG-Studio

“The kitchen was slightly too small to allow a typical kitchen island with a worktop run on one side and a storage run on the other” says Griem. “We worked closely with Bulthaup who created a bespoke slim 600mm wide bar with a solid walnut top which also houses a microwave and storage at one end with a slender column support at the other, The room feels light and spacious because we left the space under the top empty and stopped before the wall so no-one can walk around the island completely. I was very pleased how Bulthaup integrated a 430mm wine fridge at the end of the storage run”. Photography: Philip Vile

Family kitchen

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo handless bespoke matt lacquer kitchen in Farrow & Ball Downpipe. Worksurface and splashback in Corian, Glacier White and on the island in stainless steel. Siemens appliances and Barazza flush / built-in gas hob. Westins ceiling extractor, Franke tap pull out nozzle in stainless steel and Quooker Boiling Water Tap. Evoline Power port pop up socket.

CCS Architecture - Mill Valley, CA

Kasten Builders

Photo by Paul Dyer
Large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with Stainless Steel 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!