ImagenSubliminal
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island and blue floor.

Rénovation Asnières sur Seine

Atelier d'architecture M2a

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, blue floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets.

Los Feliz Kitchen

Alexandra Angle Interior Design

Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Our Work

JACK STABB General Building Contractor

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and blue floor.

Approved Used, Davonport Kitchen, Very Large

Used Kitchen Exchange

An Approved Used Kitchen via Used Kitchen Exchange. Installed just a few years ago, the stunning Davonport Audley kitchen is an Edwardian inspired design with a fresh and modern twist. Kitchen features hand-painted cabinetry, walnut interiors, and an incredible central island with integrated leather banquette seating for 8. This very same kitchen is currently featured on the Davonport website. This kitchen is the height of luxury and will be the crown jewel of its new home – this is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer with a large space to purchase a showstopping designer kitchen for a fraction of the original purchase price. Fully verified by Davonport and Moneyhill Interiors, this kitchen can be added to if required. The original purchase price of the cabinetry and worktops would have been in excess of £100,000.

Rivercrest Blue Kitchen Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client came to use with a kitchen that was outdated, didn't flow well or use space efficiently and wasn't offering the best views of their bucolic backyard. Their stately colonial home in a beautiful West Newbury neighborhood was in need of an overhaul. THE SOLUTION The primary focus was creating a more open and accessible L-shaped layout with oversized island and seating for 4-5 people. The appliances were relocated to optimal placements and allowed for a full 48" range, double ovens, appliances cabinetry with hidden microwave, in-island beverage center as well as dishwasher. We were even able to supplement the walk-in pantry with a free standing pantry for additional storage. In addition to a kitchen that performed better, we also increased the amount of natural light in the space with a larger window and through use of materials and paint, such as updating the trim to white, which reflects the light throughout the space. Rather than replace the hardwood floors, we simply refinished the existing oak floors.

Olavide

BARRONKRESS

Eva Fuentes Iglesias y Cristina Barrón
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and blue floor.

Rénovation totale d'un 3 pièces // Charenton le Pont (Val de Marne)

STUDIO MINT

A l’origine, un couloir desservait une petite salle de douche avec WC et une petite cuisine fermée. Nous avons redistribué l’espace en créant des toilettes indépendants, une salle de bain et une cuisine ouverte sur le salon. Nous avons souhaité conserver le charme de l’ancien en conservant le parquet et les portes d’origine. Quelques touches de laiton ont été ajoutées pour un style rétro chic !

Sierra Valley House

OpenScope Studio

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison 1930

ATELIER BUSHIDO

Rénovation d'un maison 1930 | 120m2 | Lille (projet livré partiellement / fin des travaux prévu pour Octobre 2021) C'est une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante qui résulte de la réhabilitation de cette maison familiale. Au RDC, l'amputation d'un couloir de 12 mètres et le déplacement des toilettes qui empiétaient sur le séjour ont suffi pour agrandir nettement l'espace de vie et à tirer parti de certaines surfaces jusqu'alors inexploitées. La cuisine, qui était excentrée dans une étroite annexe au fond de la maison, a regagné son statut de point névralgique dans l'axe de la salle à manger et du salon. Aux étages supérieurs, le 1er niveau n'a nécessité que d'un simple rafraîchissement tandis que le dernier niveau a été compartimenté pour accueillir une chambre parentale avec dressing, salle de bain et espace de couchage. Pour préserver le charme des lieux, tous les attributs caractéristiques de ce type de maison - cheminées, moulures, parquet… - ont été conservés et valorisés. une dominante de bleu associée à de subtils roses imprègne les différents espaces qui se veulent à la fois harmonieux et reposants. Des touches de cuivre, de laiton et de marbre, présent dans les accessoires, agrémentent la palette de texture. Les carrelages à l'ancienne et les motifs floraux disséminés dans la maison à travers la tapisserie ou les textiles insufflent une note poétique dans un esprit rétro.

Wansworth Traditional Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Macaubas tile by Happy Floors

Natural Stone & Tile

Design ideas for a kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and blue floor.

APARTAMENTO EN EL CENTRO

Ebano Arquitectura de Interiores

Ébano arquitectura de interiores reforma este antiguo apartamento en el centro de Alcoy, de fuerte personalidad. El diseño respeta la estética clásica original recuperando muchos elementos existentes y modernizándolos. En los espacios comunes utilizamos la madera, colores claros y elementos en negro e inoxidable. Esta neutralidad contrasta con la decoración de los baños y dormitorios, mucho más atrevidos, que sin duda no pasan desapercibidos.

Allandale 1954 Renovation

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small midcentury galley kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and blue floor.

Rénovation sous combles, Lyon 07

Lisa Bronsztejn

Meero
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Nautical Modern

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Photo by Angelo Cane
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and blue floor.

RPV 3

de la Rosa Construction Co.

Photo ⓒ Luis de la Rosa
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, blue floor and yellow benchtop.

Rénovation totale d'un 3 pièces // Charenton le Pont (Val de Marne)

STUDIO MINT

Palo Alto Eichler

Re:modern Design + Architecture

Renovation of a 1950's Eichler. As featured in Dwell Magazine. Design by Re:modern. Photography by Helynn Ospina.
Photo of a midcentury open plan kitchen with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and timber.

Artist's Kitchen, Montclair NJ

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, blue floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback and Blue Floor 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!