Design ideas for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, vaulted, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback and vinyl floors.

Catura Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | New Carlisle, Ohio

Flooret

A rich, even, walnut tone with a smooth finish. This versatile color works flawlessly with both modern and classic styles.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marguerite Apt B

Cree designs

Beautiful open floor plan, including living room and kitchen.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

SandiCottage

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Dark Shaker Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Kent with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Stainforth Road

Studio Milne

Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cape Coral

Hello Kitchen

Catura Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | New Carlisle, Ohio

Flooret

A rich, even, walnut tone with a smooth finish. This versatile color works flawlessly with both modern and classic styles.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Beach Bungalow

Suncrest Home Builders

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, no island, white benchtop, black appliances and brown floor.

Kenthurst - Butler's Pantry

Patterson Built Pty Ltd

Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

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Heavenly Hands Property Services LLC

Complete kitchen remodel.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Finished Basement with Kitchen in Howell, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

B Residence-Kitchen/Laundry Remodel

Cascade Lumber Company

Beautiful kitchen remodel with an oversized island that seats 6 people!
Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen remodel

2 Hawks Cabinetry

Kitchen remodel of a 1980's house
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laurel- Two toned Farmhouse Kitchen

Lilmac LLC

This stunning two toned farmhouse kitchen has such lovely details! Bead-board accent cabinets, mixer cabinet, incredible granite countertops that tie the two tones together along with a cohesive color scheme throughout the first floor of the home. The recessed lighting as well as the quadruple pendant light above the island makes for a lovely bright place to cook and entertain. The stainless steel appliances allows for the farmhouse look to be a modern and sleek.

Laurel- Two toned Farmhouse Kitchen

Lilmac LLC

Mid-Century Beach Bungalow

Suncrest Home Builders

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, no island and white benchtop.

Catura Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | New Carlisle, Ohio

Flooret

A rich, even, walnut tone with a smooth finish. This versatile color works flawlessly with both modern and classic styles.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Splashback and Vinyl 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!