This kitchen was only made possible by a combination of manipulating the architecture of the house and redefining the spaces. Some structural limitations gave rise to elegant solutions in the design of the demising walls and the ceiling over the kitchen. This ceiling design motif was repeated for the breakfast area and the dining room adjacent. The former porch was captured to the interior for an enhanced breakfast room. New defining walls established a language that was repeated in the cabinet layout. A walnut eating bar is shaped to match the walnut cabinets that surround the fridge. This bridge shape was again repeated in the shape of the countertop. Two-tone cabinets of black gloss lacquer and horizontal grain-matched walnut create a striking contrast to each other and are complimented by the limestone floor and stainless appliances. By intentionally leaving the cooktop wall empty of uppers that tough the ceiling, a simple solution of walnut backsplash panels adds to the width perception of the room. Photo Credit: Metropolis Studio

Mountain Craftsman One and a half story

Richardson General Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Richmond with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Küche Wien Jörgerstraße

Lückenfüller e.U

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Farnham

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Classic tailored furniture is married with the very latest appliances from Sub Zero and Wolf to provide a kitchen of distinction, designed to perfectly complement the proportions of the room. The design is practical and inviting but with every modern luxury included.

Hunters Hill House

SNB Stone

Showcasing this luxurious house in Hunters Hill // Using stone tiles and slabs supplied by @snbstone Photography: Marian Riabic The stunning kitchen and butlers pantry have been designed by using Bianco Alpi marble slabs on the bench top and breakfast bar combined with Chambord Grey limestone on the floor. Exclusive to @snbstone and available in various formats and finishes. Link in bio to the website for details #chambordgreylimestone #biancoalpimarble #snb #snbstone #stone #tiles #slabs #marblekitchen #kitchenbenchtop #breakfastbar #floortiles #limestone #naturalstone #snbsydney #snbbrisbane #snbmelbourne #interiordesignideas

Sunset Marina Residence

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Solihul Full Renovation

Create Perfect

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in West Midlands with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

Calacatta Classic Quartz With Full Height Upstands

Granite Supply Uk Ltd

Jonathan Rossington
Photo of a small country separate kitchen in Essex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern House in a quiet urban neighborhood setting

Val Glitsch, Architect

The clients for this modern stucco and masonry house had lived for 18 years in a smaller house on this same site: a level, corner lot with many mature trees. They wanted generous living spaces for the family of four to be able to be together and entertain while still allowing each person private spaces for sleeping, recreation, and study. The house is designed in two wings creating an "L" along the site's corner and around a courtyard with a lap pool. The shape of the house allows the longest view of the site as a captured quiet space, now fully landscaped. The "L" wings accommodate the bedrooms, dens and studies. In the crook of the wings sits a higher family and public entertaining space that overlooks the garden and pool. My clients now enjoy maximum urban privacy and full-site enjoyment of their property in their close-to-downtown neighborhood. Materials, selected from a subtle-range color pallet, give the house the solidity and tranquility the clients originally desired. Paul Hester, Photographer

Hill Country Home/Belvedere

Duffin Design Build

www.duffincustomhomes.com
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Solihul Full Renovation

Create Perfect

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in West Midlands with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

New Photos

SOHO Kitchens and Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, with island and beige floor.

Grand Designs

Poggenpohl St Albans

As Seen on Grand Designs Contemporary bespoke kitchen for family home with Japanese influences
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Hill Country Home/Belvedere

Duffin Design Build

Portfolio

David Andrew Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island and beige floor.

Modern Custom Home Build

Hummingbird Hill Homes & Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Lake Boca Raton Residence

David Estreich Architects

Expansive open modern kitchen in Boca Raton, Florida, featuring aluminum cabinets, quartz countertops and pearwood backsplashes and island. Open view to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Atlantic Ocean beyond. Modern pendant light in brushed nicked and glass designed by David Estreich Architects for the space.

cuisine PET blanc Brillant

Nesta

cuisine linéaire , plan de travail compacte 18 mm , évier sous-palan
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, timber splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Inneneinrichtung Weiss

Georg Ohlinger GmbH

Schnittstelle 03
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Country Cottage

NÜ Kitchen

This traditional door with beaded centre panel suits a modern setting. The subtle natural colour of Mussel is complemented with the Walnut worktop and is also used in the internals of the cabinets, creating a warmth to this bright contemporary space. The use of a simple linear cornice gives the traditional space a timeless design.

Kitchen with Timber Splashback and Limestone 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!