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.

Rénovation d'un appartement à Neully-sur-Seine

JNNC Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors and multi-coloured floor.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

This Spanish influenced Modern Farmhouse style Kitchen incorporates a variety of textures and finishes to create a calming and functional space to entertain a houseful of guests. The extra large island is in an historic Sherwin Williams green with banquette seating at the end. It provides ample storage and countertop space to prep food and hang around with family. The surrounding wall cabinets are a shade of white that gives contrast to the walls while maintaining a bright and airy feel to the space. Matte black hardware is used on all of the cabinetry to give a cohesive feel. The countertop is a Cambria quartz with grey veining that adds visual interest and warmth to the kitchen that plays well with the white washed brick backsplash. The brick backsplash gives an authentic feel to the room and is the perfect compliment to the deco tile behind the range. The pendant lighting over the island and wall sconce over the kitchen sink add a personal touch and finish while the use of glass globes keeps them from interfering with the open feel of the space and allows the chandelier over the dining table to be the focal lighting fixture.

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

SWEET HOME PARIS

Inspiration 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.

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.

Bernier

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Anbau Küche mit Faltfenster

Villa Haller Interior Styling

Anbau von eine Küche von 24m2 Midcentury Stil mit Walnussfurnier und Vintage-Details.
Photo of an expansive midcentury galley separate kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

La tendance déco "nature" mise à l'honneur - Projet Malte

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet est un bel exemple de la tendance « nature » repérée au salon Maison & Objet 2020. Ainsi on y retrouve des palettes de couleurs nudes : beige, crème et sable. Autre palette nature, les verts tendres de la salle de bain. Les nuances de vert lichen, d’eau et de sauge viennent ainsi donner de la profondeur et de la douceur à la cabine de douche. Les matériaux bruts sont également au rendez-vous pour accentuer le côté « green » du projet. Le bois sous toutes ses teintes, le terrazzo aux éclats caramels au sol ou encore les fibres tissées au niveau des luminaires. Tous ces éléments font du projet Malte un intérieur zen, une véritable invitation à la détente.

Réaménagement total d'un 60m²

Virginie EUDO

Hugo Hebrard
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine Barbapapa

Studio Couleur

Cuisine rose et aspect bois, fermée par une verrière. Plan de travail et crédence en quartz Calacatta gold. Coloris de cette cuisine Studio Couleur : - Façades de cuisine : Barbapapa et Oslo - Poignées : Miles couleur pêche pastel

Harmonie colorée de cette maison années 30

Bulles & Taille-crayon

Le salon autrefois séparé de la cuisine a laissé place à une pièce unique. L'ouverture du mur porteur a pris la forme d'une arche pour faire écho a celle présente dans l'entrée. Les courbes se sont invitées dans le dessin de la verrière et le choix du papier peint. Le coin repas s'est immiscé entre la cuisine et le salon. L'ensemble a été conçu sur mesure pour notre studio.

Cuina Sant Joan

AZ estudi - Arquitectura y Reformas

La reforma de la cuina es basa en una renovació total del mobiliari, parets, paviment i sostre; a la vegada es guanya espai movent una paret i transformant una porta batent en una porta corredissa. El resultat es el d’una cuina pràctica i optimitzada, alhora, el conjunt de materials segueix la mateixa sintonia. La reforma de la cocina se basa en una renovación total del mobiliario, paredes, pavimento y techo; a la vez se gana espacio moviendo una pared y transformando una puerta batiente por una puerta corredera. El resultado es el de una cocina práctica y optimizada, a la vez, el conjunto de materiales sigue la misma sintonía.

West View Mid Century Modern Green Kitchen

Hive Home

In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.

Projet Dupré

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Appartement Lepant - Barcelone

CLAAAC - architecture intérieure et décoration

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with red splashback, ceramic splashback and terrazzo floors.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch

Laura Medicus Interiors

This Denver ranch house was a traditional, 8’ ceiling ranch home when I first met my clients. With the help of an architect and a builder with an eye for detail, we completely transformed it into a Mid-Century Modern fantasy. Photos by sara yoder

Columna y barra de desayuno

mivainteriors

Los clientes necesitaban más almacenaje en la cocina y una barra para desayunos y comidas rápidas. En un par de horas de visita, nos contaron sus necesidades, realzamos el estudio del espacio y les dimos las ideas necesarias para que ellos mismos pudieran realizar todo el montaje.

Mid Century Portland

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Whitmore Gardens

Claudia Urvois Interior Design

Contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with 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!