This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Point Lonsdale II

Stonehouse + Irons Architecture

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.

Waynesboro Soapstone Installation

European Stone Concepts

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cottage Kitchen

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, with island, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Past Meets Present

Judith Wright Design

Saving the original stained glass picture window from 1916, we created a focal point with a custom designed arch alcove with dentil molding. Leaded glass upper cabinets add ambiance and sparkle to the compact kitchen.

Carnegie Hill Townhouse

Weil Friedman Architects

Weil Friedman designed this small kitchen for a townhouse in the Carnegie Hill Historic District in New York City. A cozy window seat framed by bookshelves allows for expanded light and views. The entry is framed by a tall pantry on one side and a refrigerator on the other. The Lacanche stove and custom range hood sit between custom cabinets in Farrow and Ball Calamine with soapstone counters and aged brass hardware.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, black benchtop, concrete floors and grey floor.

Sussex Street Apartment

GRO Architects

Ryan Dausch
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a peninsula, an undermount sink, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Powder Coat White

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Navy blue custom cabinetry with stainless steel countertop and sink. Large open windows to allow natural light into the room and create a bright ambiance.

Driftway

User

Amy Aidinis Hirsch LLC
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with grey splashback, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, with island and brown floor.

Washington Residence

KitchenLab Interiors

Industrial separate kitchen in Chicago with white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, an integrated sink, open cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Hermitage

User

Vibra Stainless Steel Countertop and Backsplash with Integral Stainless Steel Sink by FourSeasons MetalWorks. Kitchen Design and Cabinets by Hermitage Kitchen Design Gallery in Nashville, TN

Riverwoods Residence Kitchen

Studio21 Architects

Kitchen with two large kitchen islands, terra-cotta inlays, built-in cabinets, with a large arched doorway.
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and multiple islands.

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.

Scullery

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Melissa M. Sutherland, CKD, Allied ASID, Photo by Bill LaFevor Vibra Stainless Steel Countertop and Backsplash with Integral Stainless Steel Sink by FourSeasons MetalWorks. Kitchen Design and Cabinets by Hermitage Kitchen Design Gallery in Nashville, TN Featured in online article at: http://www.homeportfolio.com/kitchen/kitchens-with-open-cabinets-and-shelving/

Farmhouse Kitchen

Rauser Design

A blend of traditional elements with modern. Materials are selected for their ability to grow more beautiful with age.
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and soapstone benchtops.

The Neoteric Classic

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Design ideas for a tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel benchtops, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and green benchtop.

Past Meets Present

Judith Wright Design

Bespoke inset cabinets custom fit to the compact kitchen use every inch of space. A custom designed arch over the original stained glass window creates the fantastic focal point.

COOPERS NECK

Blue Ocean Design

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and 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!