Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Moderne Küche mit Halbinsel, ultramatt, antifingerprint, mit Griffleiste

Der Küchenmeier

Der Küchenmeier
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Remodel

DeSanctis Homes

Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Wintergreen Court Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры ЖК "Академический"

K1 Бюро

Фотография готового интерьера в современном жилом комплексе с видом на лес
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Wellington Parkway Renovation in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Center Isle with Large Stainless Steel Sink in Wellington Parkway, Bethany Beach DE Renovation
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

Black and white - Classic

Village Cabinet Design LLC

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Shaker Bliss

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Adobe Falls Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

kitchen remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Wintergreen Court Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Realigning Possibilities

AMEK Custom Builders

A mix of countertop material and colors adds dimension to the design. The lighter quartz island is offset by the darker granite perimeter. The black hardware ties the kitchen and the remainder of the main level together. New luxury vinyl plank flooring unifies the main level and boasts a durable family-friendly finish. Taking out the wall between the kitchen and living room easily allows for entertaining large groups.

Easy Breezy... breakfast on the go.

Bercum Builders Inc.

Cherry wood kitchen cabinets and breakfast bar. Prime Light Media
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Transitional

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Leman's Pullout

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

A Leman's Pullout is a kidney bean shaped pullout that stores cookware and kitchen gadgets for easy access. Photo by Chrissy Racho.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rachel

St John Designs

Rachel had a vision for her newly purchased house with a very sad kitchen. Her high ceilings begged for an expansive array of upper cabinets. The angles near the window were quite a challenge. Using stocked cabinets, Dan St John worked his magic and made dead space useful and beautiful!

高円寺の家

KASA ARCHITECTS

photo by : ikunoriy yamamoto
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Dublin kitchen & covered patio

J.S. Brown & Co.

This amazing remodel by J.S. Brown & Co. in the River Forest neighborhood in Dublin, Ohio was designed with sunshine in mind! By removing an interior wall, the kitchen was completely opened to the adjacent sunroom for maximum views of the spectacular back yard. Also on the mission brief from the homeowners was shady place to enjoy their yard outdoors. A large roof over a paver patio was just the ticket for watching the grandkids run around in cool comfort.

White Lake Kitchen Remodel

Bob Stern Building Company

Opened up the kitchen and dining room to create one large open kitchen and dining space with a large boat shaped island. Vinyl plank Lifeproof flooring was used due to the house being on a slab and on the lake. The cabinets are a white shaker from Holiday Kitchens. The tops are granite. A custom cable rail system was installed for the stairway and open loft area on the 2nd floor.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Black Benchtop 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!