Inspiration for an arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

CASA BEATRICE

PadiglioneB

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop and recessed.

Moods

moki GmbH

Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Casa estilo industrial y aires urbanos

bsn Blancosobrenegro

La Cocina del Apartamento de A&M se pone al servicio de la cocina profesional en casa. Isla de cocción con combinación de fogones de gas e inducción. La Campana integrada en el techo sobre la isla de cocción amplía el espacio visual hasta el techo, dando continuidad al espacio salón-cocina. Puertas correderas en hierro y cristal para la separación cocina-salón, que otorgan versatilidad a la cocina y nos permiten incorporar la idea de "grandes ventanales" tan característicos de este estilo, enfatizando el look industrial de la casa

Elegant Sophistication

Inside Vision

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Весна в доме

Яшина Мария | Different Rooms

Роман Спиридонов
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, black splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Florida Waterfront Home

Rick Cooper Photography

Kitchen Detail. Photo Credit: Rick Cooper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Downtown Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, zinc benchtops and beige floor.

Mansard Malevich village

buro5

buro5, архитектор Борис Денисюк, architect Boris Denisyuk. Photo: Luciano Spinelli
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, tile benchtops and white floor.

Savvy Model Home

Weiss Alexander Design Group

Michael Kress A White sleek contemporary kitchen designed for a model home. The white contemporary walls and custom cabinetry are contrasted with the dark stained dark floor. The three multi colored Jonathan Adler pendants gives the kitchen a whimsical and modern touch. The grey side panel with orange room adds color and softens the room.

GA Kitchen

Kismet Design

Bamboo cabinetry, cork floors, Large scale porcelain countertops with a full height glass tile backsplash. Fred Ingram:Photo credit
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

RLD apt | 100 mq

kkarchitecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

CADETTE

Ameo Concept

A la façon d’un loft, cet appartement de deux pièces arbore des teintes franches ainsi que les détails propres à l’appartement parisien, où cimaises et parquet en point de Hongrie s’associent. Fonctionnel et contemporain, cet appartement est le second créé suite à la division du plateau de bureau où s’établi également projet Cadet. Entre menuiserie et tapisserie sur mesure, cet appartement a été conçu dans les moindres détails pour le confort des convives qui y séjourneront. Un petit appartement qui a tout d’un grand !

Dalston Victorian House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The open plan kitchen with a central moveable island is the perfect place to socialise. With a mix of wooden and zinc worktops, the shaker kitchen in grey tones sits comfortably next to exposed brick works of the chimney breast. The original features of the restored cornicing and floorboards work well with the Smeg fridge and the vintage French dresser.

Projet Dubois

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, no island, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Photo de la cuisine

STUDIO IDÀ

Cet appartement d’une surface de 43 m2 se situe à Paris au 8ème et dernier étage, avec une vue imprenable sur Paris et ses toits. L’appartement était à l’abandon, la façade a été entièrement rénovée, toutes les fenêtres changées, la terrasse réaménagée et l’intérieur transformé. Les pièces de vie comme le salon étaient à l’origine côté rue et les pièces intimes comme la chambre côté terrasse, il a donc été indispensable de revoir toute la disposition des pièces et donc l’aménagement global de l’appartement. Le salon/cuisine est une seule et même pièce avec un accès direct sur la terrasse et fait office d’entrée. Aucun m2 n’est perdu en couloir ou entrée, l’appartement a été pensé comme une seule pièce pouvant se modifier grâce à des portes coulissantes. La chambre, salle de bain et dressing sont côté rue. L’appartement est traversant et gagne en luminosité.

Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

Small country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Katrine St

Kristin Adam Design

Contemporary kitchen in Perth with grey cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Design

Bertazzoni

A white Bertazzoni 30" Master Series Range stands out alongside green cabinetry and a black tile backsplash in this unique, modern kitchen. Brass accents and cabinet pulls round out the space for a contemporary look with a bold color scheme. (Design: Ashley Gilbreath Design // Photo: Laurey Glenn)

Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops and Tile 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!