Photo by Tatjana Plitt.
Large contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wohnhaus Berlin Grunewald

Reuter Schoger Architektur Innenarchitektur

raumhohe Einbauküche Foto: Reuter Schoger
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Berlin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

House at Kilmore, Co. Wexford

GKMP Architects Ltd.

Alice Clancy
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Dublin with terrazzo floors and grey floor.

5 Bedroom Detached House, London Dulwich Village

K Space Interiors Limited

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clovelly House

TomMarkHenry

Photography: Damian Bennett Styling: Jack Milenkovic
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, window splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bright Kitchen and Dining Room Transformation

EAGLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and grey floor.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

Une cuisine lumineuse

User

Photo : Julie Dall'omo
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, white splashback, terrazzo floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and white appliances.

North Dallas Kitchen Remodel

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This kitchen remodel gives a nod to the soft mid-century modern style of the house, while updating it to contemporary styles. The vertical grain cypress cabinets are accented with tall white storage cabinets on each side of the range. The white quartz countertops and large format (13" x 40") porcelain tile complete the transformation.

Mid-century inspired custom Modern Kitchen

Freespace Design LLC

Custom High gloss white laminate and walnut veneer with orange accents mid century inspired modern kitchen with custom circular walunt banquette and screen.

Belle Meade Modern

Marcus DiPietro, Architect

Double height ceiling over the kitchen area bring in daylight that spills through the open plan space. A sitting area or conservatory looks out to a garden and pool through floor to ceiling steel windows. The refrigerator/freezer appliances and secretary are thoughtfully hidden in the built-in cabinets. Light fixture is custom manufactured. Morgan Nowland Photography

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo floors.

Mid-century inspired custom Modern Kitchen

Freespace Design LLC

Mid-Century Inspired modern kitchen with Quartz back splash and custom circular walnut Banquette and Screen
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Réaménagement total d'un 60m²

Virginie EUDO

Hugo Hebrard
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Haus MK Köln

falke architekten

Frank Schoepgens Fotographie
Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cologne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, terrazzo floors, with island and grey floor.

Une cuisine de rêve - BATIBOUW

JOA France

Cuisine toute hauteur courbe. Porte de garde-manger avec rangement, portes fines, électroménager intégré. Acier blanc, bambou et plan de travail inox brossé.

Bel Air Kitchen Project

Eden Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Malvern Garden House

Taylor Knights

Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and terrazzo floors.

Küche

Britta Weißer Innenarchitekten

Die Oberschränke wurden vom Tischler gefertigt und gehen bis unter die Decke.
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Berlin with orange cabinets, black splashback, terrazzo floors, grey floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Terrazzo Floors and Grey Floor 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!