Laura Garcia
Photo of a small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Après plusieurs visites d'appartement, nos clients décident d'orienter leurs recherches vers un bien à rénover afin de pouvoir personnaliser leur futur foyer. Leur premier achat va se porter sur ce charmant 80 m2 situé au cœur de Paris. Souhaitant créer un bien intemporel, ils travaillent avec nos architectes sur des couleurs nudes, terracota et des touches boisées. Le blanc est également au RDV afin d'accentuer la luminosité de l'appartement qui est sur cour. La cuisine a fait l'objet d'une optimisation pour obtenir une profondeur de 60cm et installer ainsi sur toute la longueur et la hauteur les rangements nécessaires pour être ultra-fonctionnelle. Elle se ferme par une élégante porte art déco dessinée par les architectes. Dans les chambres, les rangements se multiplient ! Nous avons cloisonné des portes inutiles qui sont changées en bibliothèque; dans la suite parentale, nos experts ont créé une tête de lit sur-mesure et ajusté un dressing Ikea qui s'élève à présent jusqu'au plafond. Bien qu'intemporel, ce bien n'en est pas moins singulier. A titre d'exemple, la salle de bain qui est un clin d'œil aux lavabos d'école ou encore le salon et son mur tapissé de petites feuilles dorées.

Rénovation complète d'une maison de 180m2

POLKA

Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terrazzo floors and with island.

North Salem, NY Kitchen

RoSal Enterprises

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and red floor.

Rénovation complète d'une maison de 180m2

POLKA

This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terrazzo floors and with island.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Pantin

Leonore Grec

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine emerald

Maison Laurel

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Cuisine emerald

Maison Laurel

Laura Garcia
Small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Cuisine emerald

Maison Laurel

Laura Garcia
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Une famille qui s'agrandit et quitte Paris - Projet Quesada

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet nous a été confié par une famille qui a décidé d'investir dans une maison spacieuse à Maison Lafitte. L'objectif était de rénover cette maison de 160 m² en lui redonnant des couleurs et un certain cachet. Nous avons commencé par les pièces principales. Nos clients ont apprécié l'exécution qui s'est faite en respectant les délais et le budget.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Une famille qui s'agrandit et quitte Paris - Projet Quesada

Mon Concept Habitation

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Terrazzo Floors 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!