Johannes Vogt
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, with island and black benchtop.

Blue Glass Grey Stone Mosaic Kitchen Wall Tile SGMT026

My Building Shop

glass mosaic stone mosaic kitchen wall tile backsplash
Mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors and with island.

Roller and Solar Shades in Traditional Kitchen

Drea Custom Designs

Graber Lightweaves roller shades with Regal wood cornice in Dark Cherry. Motorized roller shades
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL

Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc

An Architectural and Interior Design Masterpiece! This luxurious waterfront estate resides on 4 acres of a private peninsula, surrounded by 3 sides of an expanse of water with unparalleled, panoramic views. 1500 ft of private white sand beach, private pier and 2 boat slips on Ono Harbor. Spacious, exquisite formal living room, dining room, large study/office with mahogany, built in bookshelves. Family Room with additional breakfast area. Guest Rooms share an additional Family Room. Unsurpassed Master Suite with water views of Bellville Bay and Bay St. John featuring a marble tub, custom tile outdoor shower, and dressing area. Expansive outdoor living areas showcasing a saltwater pool with swim up bar and fire pit. The magnificent kitchen offers access to a butler pantry, balcony and an outdoor kitchen with sitting area. This home features Brazilian Wood Floors and French Limestone Tiles throughout. Custom Copper handrails leads you to the crow's nest that offers 360degree views. Photos: Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC

Montrose Country Kitchen

Sheri Molder Designs

This home was built in 1947 and the client wanted the style of the kitchen to reflect the same vintage. We installed wood floors to match the existing floors throughout the rest of the home. The tile counter tops reflect the era as well as the painted cabinets with shaker doors.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Jackson Design & Remodeling

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Lille - Hôpital de jour transformé en habitation

SPATIONAUTE DESIGN - Architecte Intérieur

Bâtiment des années 30, cet ancien hôpital de jour transformé en habitation avait besoin d'être remis au goût de ses nouveaux propriétaires. Les couleurs passent d'une pièce à une autre, et nous accompagnent dans la maison. L'artiste Resco à su mélanger ces différentes couleurs pour les rassembler dans ce grand escalier en chêne illuminé par une verrière. Les sérigraphies, source d'inspiration dès le départ de la conception, se marient avec les couleurs choisies. Des meubles sur-mesure structurent et renforcent l'originalité de chaque espace, en mélangeant couleur, bois clair et carrelage carré. Avec les rendus 3D, le but du projet était de pouvoir visualiser les différentes solutions envisageable pour rendre plus chaleureux le salon, qui était tout blanc. De plus, il fallait ici réfléchir sur une restructuration de la bibliothèque / meuble TV.

Projet Dubois

Lagom architectes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, no island and white benchtop.

Küche im Dachgeschoss

Lignatus - Die Wohnmanufaktur

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dortmund with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!

Carrie Hayward Design

I wanted to paint the lower kitchen cabinets navy or teal, but I thought black would hide the dishwasher and stove better. The blue ceiling makes up for it though! We also covered the peeling particle-board countertop next to the stove with a polished marble remnant. Photo © Bethany Nauert

Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement

The Remodel Group

The small but functional Kitchen takes up one wall in the main area of the Airbnb. By using light materials, the space appears larger and more open.
Small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Spanish Style Kitchen Remodel Tampa, FL

Luna En Agua Designs

This new layout maximize the counter top and cabinet storage, by moving the refrigerator to another area. This Spanish style kitchen is much more functional and spacious. Removing the wall allowed the us to create a counter height bar and a great setup for entertaining.

Casa Ross, CA

Maria Iacobucci Design

Added to the Mediterranean gourmet kitchen in with saltillo tile floor, custom dark wood cabinets, and hand painted mosaic tiles.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Poplar and Walnut Kitchen Cabinets

Gray Fox Design Works

Aaron Johnston
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

1960 Ranch Home - Kitchen

Design Directives, LLC

Colorful kitchen, plaster hood with inset tile details, glass front cabinet uppers Cesar Rubio Photography Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Hill Country Retreat

Morningside Architects LLP

Morningside Architects, LLP Contractor: Rockwell Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

SMALL APPLIANCES

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Elegant Sophistication

Inside Vision

Design ideas for a mid-sized 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 and white benchtop.

Elegant Sophistication

Inside Vision

Mid-sized 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 and white benchtop.

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.

All Cabinet Finishes 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!