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.

Division Street

Emerick Architects

Windows and door panels reaching for the 12 foot ceilings flood this kitchen with natural light. Custom stainless cabinetry with an integral sink and commercial style faucet carry out the industrial theme of the space. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Lincoln Park Residence - Chef's Kitchen

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, stainless steel benchtops, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Tilesofezra Gallery

Tiles of Ezra

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

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.

Oasis Tiny Home Exposed Wooden Beams

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

A beautiful mix of clean stainless steel and warm mango wood creates a stylish and practical kitchen space. 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.

house-25

dwarf

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and a peninsula.

野路の家（noji house）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

収納をテーマにした家
Small asian galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Woolloongabba new Build

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

Steve Ryan
Photo of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Moore Park

post architecture inc

Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Skandinavisk Kök

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Gray Pepper

RENOVES／リノベ札幌（株）

RENOVES
This is an example of a small asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Sapporo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

NJW Construction

What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography

Maida Vale Apartment

Jonathan Clark Architects

View of Kitchen and balcony doors, with full height timber clad wall cabinets
Small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Touch to open Storage

Brilliant Design Concepts

I have added electronic lift systems to the Aventos single fronted Hi Lift Doors. Touch to open and press the small black switch to close, effortless! The matt opal fusion glass splashback is painted to match the wall colour to blurr the lines. Jeff Hawkins Photography

Roundhouse contemporary kitchens

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer kitchen in Farrow & Ball Manor House Grey and book-matched Walnut veneer.
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Verden Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, metal splashback, beige floor and dark wood cabinets.

Deluxe kitchen remodel

Studio NOO Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Montreal with with island, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and dark hardwood floors.

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!