Timber & White Contemporary Compact Kitchen

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Glen Iris Californian Bungalow Renovation and Extension

Everlong Constructions

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kyal & Kara - Kitchen

CSR Gyprock

Kyal and Kara // Long Jetty Reno
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

Refresh Renovations Melbourne Paul Cree

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Sydney CBD Apartment

Novari Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fort Street Kitchen

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Hobart with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Coorparoo Heights

Popham Interiors

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Marbella in Treeby

Momu

Large Stylish Kitchen at the Marbella Display Home in Treeby
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Edwards PRoject

Improva

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

King House

Osmond McLeod Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Central Coast with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors, with island, white floor and an undermount sink.

Project Waverton - Kitchen

Place to Dwell

This contemporary open plan kitchen has plain veneer doors mixed with shaker style wall cabinet doors. The kitchen design incorporates a unique island design with repetitive arches facing a living room. Arches are repeated in wall cabinets to unify the design.

Highgate

Design Fusion

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Range Rd

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design

eat.bathe.live

Our Armadale residence was a converted warehouse style home for a young adventurous family with a love of colour, travel, fashion and fun. With a brief of “artsy”, “cosmopolitan” and “colourful”, we created a bright modern home as the backdrop for our Client’s unique style and personality to shine. Incorporating kitchen, family bathroom, kids bathroom, master ensuite, powder-room, study, and other details throughout the home such as flooring and paint colours. With furniture, wall-paper and styling by Simone Haag. Construction: Hebden Kitchens and Bathrooms Cabinetry: Precision Cabinets Furniture / Styling: Simone Haag Photography: Dylan James Photography

Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project

Rylo Co

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brighton East Kitchen, Library, Laundry & Bathrooms

The Kitchen Design Centre

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, a double-bowl sink and light hardwood floors.

Nedlands

Devrite Homes of Distinction

This kitchen has a large island bench and 2 back benches and a scullery behing\d the door.
Expansive modern kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Minimalist White and Timber Contemporary Kitchen

Transform-A-Space

A light and bright minimalist design featuring two-pack painted cabinetry to match the clients freshly painted walls, subway tile stack-style, and feature timber components bring warmth into the space. 20mm Caesarstone 'Ocean Foam' benchtops in a polished finish help to reflect overhead light. A small kitchen packed with functionality.

Kitchen with White 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!