Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Karaka Lakes

Cube Dentro

An architecturally designed home in rural Karaka with a strong injection of personality and modernity. Client Brief: The homeowners called for a kitchen to work harmoniously with the crisp and modern interior throughout the home. An oversized barn door creates a bold impact in the room and meant any kitchen design had to hold its own against this striking feature. Function-wise, the space had to be hard wearing and innovative for a family who love to entertain. The kitchen has mirrored the homeowners penchant for strong vertical styling on the exterior of the home by applying exacting clean lines and precise workmanship throughout. Using premium materials and a restricted colour palette, the result is a kitchen that connects with the overall aesthetic of the home and provides its homeowners with an indulgent yet highly practical space.

Classic inset kitchen

Dan Lenner, CMKBD @ Morris Black Designs

I designed and photographed this kitchen. Signature Custom Cabinetry, Colonial door style, plain inset with concealed hinges.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Harvard Street

NEST Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Small Spanish style Dining Room in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Colorful Southwest Santa Fe, NM

STATEMENTS IN Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring

A colorful casita kitchen, filled with Mexican tile patterns, welcomes guests from around the world. Photo by: Richard White
Small l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Calle Loma

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Slab Porcelains Panda Black & White Kitchen Tiles

Tile Emporium Ringwood

Bespoke Kitchen Island in Panda Black and White Porcelain Slab Tiles. Complimented with a mixed Gloss and Matt Carrara Marble effect porcelain floor tile laid in a herringbone pattern ... timeless elegance.

Гольф – дом из клееного бруса

ВСЛ | Дома из клееного бруса

Mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

El Dorado Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Barker Realty
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Billerica Modern Stainless Kitchen

Mobi Cabinets

With custom cabinetry, you can mix all types of styles to create your very own unique kitchen. This kitchen shows a mixture of modern and traditional cabinetry through the door styles and stain colors. Metal doors and frosted glass hides the items stored in the cabinets. The traditional stain color mixes with the contemporary slab doors and drawers. With a mixture of stain and metal there is no telling what beauty can be created.

Mexican Villa Kitchen

Fisher Custom Homes

Lovely natural light shines through large windows into the kitchen and living room, making these homeowners happy to arise in the morning in their gorgeous Mexican Villa-designed home.

Marin Craftsman Bungalow Jewelbox

SoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIA

Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen showcasing furniture quality cabinetry with stained glass doors, Craftsman tile counter and backsplash, and copper farmhouse sink and faucet. Barry Toranto Photography

Appartement familial Montreuil

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ahora vivo aquí

atq • Arquitectura

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

order kitchen

相陽建設

Country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and a peninsula.

Abiding Lounge

Amrami Design + Build

Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Colorful Rooms

Home On Cameron

We love color! We also love inserting it into rooms in a variety of ways. Typically, walls are painted, but it's important to remember that accessories and furniture or in this Home on Cameron project, kitchen islands, are fun ways to do so.

Island Cottage

Debra Nitsche LLC

Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon, A Real [Estate] Girl Friday
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with 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!