This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Maison F&L - Vue Cuisine

ICØS Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Montpellier with white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Projekt H

SieMatic im Parktower

Photo of a modern galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Rustic Black Kitchen in Wendover

Ridgeway Interiors

With a striking, bold design that's both sleek and warm, this modern rustic black kitchen is a beautiful example of the best of both worlds. When our client from Wendover approached us to re-design their kitchen, they wanted something sleek and sophisticated but also comfortable and warm. We knew just what to do — design and build a contemporary yet cosy kitchen. This space is about clean, sleek lines. We've chosen Hacker Systemat cabinetry — sleek and sophisticated — in the colours Black and Oak. A touch of warm wood enhances the black units in the form of oak shelves and backsplash. The wooden accents also perfectly match the exposed ceiling trusses, creating a cohesive space. This modern, inviting space opens up to the garden through glass folding doors, allowing a seamless transition between indoors and out. The area has ample lighting from the garden coming through the glass doors, while the under-cabinet lighting adds to the overall ambience. The island is built with two types of worksurface: Dekton Laurent (a striking dark surface with gold veins) for cooking and Corian Designer White for eating. Lastly, the space is furnished with black Siemens appliances, which fit perfectly into the dark colour palette of the space.

Beauregard House

Low Design Office

Photo by Chase Daniel
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Avda.Icaria

Nivell Estudi de Cuines,S.L.U

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporain Cuisine

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback, no island, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

ALL' ARCO

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista della cucina laccato bianco opaco. A pavimento cementine esagonali mosaic del sur.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Milan with white cabinets, cement tiles, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

COCINA

Asun Macia Decoradora

Se trata de una cocina preciosa de Santos. Toda blanca con la trasera de madera. El concepto de esta cocina era ocultar todos los servicios y que pareciera un mueble. Tiene una zona de bancada que contiene el lavavajillas fregadero y fuegos. y detrás tiene una gran armariada que contiene , frigos, lavadora secadora y zona de desayuno oculta con unas puertas coplanares. Todo en tonos muy claros y con mucha sencillez y limpieza. Las sillas de la cocina son la Nuez de Patricia Urquiola, unas piezas que ponen el toque. Las lámpara que cuelgan sobre la mesa son muy bonitas de hormigón visto. Estos espacios lucen más al natural porque se puede apreciar la riqueza de los materiales. Hay una puerta de hierro y vidrio para continuidad visual de toda la planta. En el lado opuesto se encuentra una enorme cristalera que comunica con un patio interior y una pequeña terraza. El televisor se colocó anclado al techo. La iluminación de los muebles de cocina se realizo por un led corrido acompañando la bancada. Se coloco un led bajo los muebles altos de la cocina.

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

Rustic Modern Family Kitchen

User

Modern family kitchen with a relaxed urban feel. bulthaup precision meets rustic influences with their kitchen cabinetry sitting comfortably against the reclaimed wood panelling.

5-Room BTO HDB - Edgedale Plains

Free Space Intent

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Квартира на берегу водохранилища

Simple Way

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Appartamento FG

DOOT studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, beige splashback, panelled appliances and beige benchtop.

Белая глянцевая кухня с антресольнымверхом

Дуэт

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Copeland Full Home Refurbishment

Lowe’s Carpentry

Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances and grey floor.

Custom Kitchen Design | Residential

Italkraft

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Bothof Remodel, Construction & Solar

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, granite benchtops and timber splashback.

Villa Sud Ouest

JPEG Studio

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a triple-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Küche mit Altholzakzente

Pappenheimer Schreinerei, Küchenstudio & Türen

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Nuremberg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Timber Splashback 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!