Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Modernizing a mid-century Adam's hill home was an enjoyable project indeed. The kitchen cabinets are modern European frameless in a dark deep gray with a touch of earth tone in it. The golden hard integrated on top and sized for each door and drawer individually. The floor that ties it all together is 24"x24" black Terrazzo tile (about 1" thick). The neutral countertop by Cambria with a honed finish with almost perfectly matching backsplash tile sheets of 1"x10" limestone look-a-like tile.

Rénovation totale d'un appartement de 44 m2 à Issy Les Moulineaux

SWEET HOME PARIS

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, beige floor, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige benchtop.

French Inspired Kitchen

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

This French inspired Kitchen was accomplished by combining 3 rooms together to create 1 open space. The 12' work island incorporates plenty of seating for 5, and houses a convection microwave, double dishwasher drawers, large undermount sink, trash recycle center and a great decorative bookcase. The large custom mantle hood is flanked by 2 spice pullout cabinets, full height pantry, and extra deep wall cabinets which make great use of an awkward corner. The large arched opening is a great way to incorporate the family room and add additional light to the space. The custom wrought iron chandelier and porcelain Terra cotta heated floor add charm and warmth to this space.

Heathmont House

Wolf Architects

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with grey cabinets, window splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Small Kitchen, Big Impact

Plush Design Interiors

In a federation-style brick home by the beach, dark wood and walls made the kitchen + dining space dark and pokey. A renovation saw walls removed, spaces opened up and a dated kitchen re-vamped. A feature curved stone effect on the island was strip-lit for ambient night-time dining, and a secret door installed for extra storage. New floors, custom cabinetry, new furniture, lighting and a feature fireplace rejuvenated with kit-kat tiles created an entirely different, more functional and more stylish space.

London Family Home

Shanade McAllister-Fisher Design

Contemporary kitchen space Photo by Nathalie Priem
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with marble benchtops, terrazzo floors and beige benchtop.

Rinnovare con poche mosse una cucina

Studio Majo di Ennio Silvestri

Abbiamo fatto fare dal falegname alcuni elementi per integrare ed allineare le ante dei pensili di questa cucina per svecchiare i colori e le forme.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Apporter lumière et chaleur dans son appartement - Projet Dauvin

Mon Concept Habitation

La rénovation de cet appartement familial était pleine de défis à relever ! Nous devions relier 2 appartements et nous retrouvions donc avec 2 cuisines et 2 salles de bain. Nous avons donc pu agrandir une cuisine et transformer l’autre en chambre parentale. L’esprit était de créer du rangement tout en gardant une entrée ouverte sur la grande pièce de vie. Un grand placard sur mesure prend donc place et s’associe avec un claustra en bois ouvrant sur la cuisine. Les tons clairs comme le blanc, le bois et le vert sauge de la cuisine permettent d’apporter de la lumière a cet appartement sur cour. On retrouve également cette palette de couleurs dans la salle de bain et la chambre d’enfant. Lors de la phase de démolition, nous nous sommes retrouvés avec beaucoup de tuyauterie et vannes apparentes au milieu des pièces. Il a fallu en prendre compte lors de la conception et trouver le moyen de les dissimuler au mieux. Nous avons donc créé un coffrage au-dessus du lit de la chambre parentale, ou encore un faux-plafond dans la cuisine pour tout cacher !

LAYER

Flussocreativo Design Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Aménagement de cuisine en blanc, rose poudré et cuivre

Daisy D Déco

Après validation de la planche d’ambiance, j’ai imaginé une cuisine fonctionnelle et lumineuse plus ouverte sur l’entrée. Elle intègre un nouveau lave vaisselle et une multitude de rangements toute hauteur. L’ambiance se veut pleine de douceur et d’authenticité associée à des codes contemporains. On retrouve donc du bois en plan de travail, de la faïence en crédence, un sol vinyle en terrazzo et un mix de façades mates beige rosé et d’autres blanches laquées. Le tout est rehaussé avec une robinetterie et des poignées cuivrées.

Rinnovare con poche mosse una cucina

Studio Majo di Ennio Silvestri

Abbiamo fatto fare dal falegname alcuni elementi per integrare ed allineare le ante dei pensili di questa cucina per svecchiare i colori e le forme.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Small Kitchen, Big Impact

Plush Design Interiors

Summerlin Las Vegas

Affirming Kitchen Clarity

Value priced kitchen, clients travel frequently, so I asked they source an island on one of their trips and I redesigned the kitchen for under that had a pony wall that closed off the space.

Apporter lumière et chaleur dans son appartement - Projet Dauvin

Mon Concept Habitation

Un Appartement Ressuscité par la Lumière et le Design

A.D.O Concept

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

London Family Home

Shanade McAllister-Fisher Design

Contemporary kitchen. Photo by Nathalie Priem
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with marble benchtops, terrazzo floors, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island and grey floor.

Paris 20 - Appartement Soleil | 65m²

LAAD STUDIO

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 65m² dans le 20ème arrondissement de Paris.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Bulthaup B3 in zurückhaltendem grau

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The family grows and leave Paris - Project Quesada

Mon Concept Habitation - London

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.

Kitchen with Terrazzo Floors and Beige Benchtop 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!