This is an example of a beach style galley kitchen in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Elegante Schrankwand in der Küche

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Unkonventionell, dabei praktisch und äußerst strukturiert in der Gesamtwirkung wurden durchgängige, hohe Wandschränke in der Küche integriert, die bis in den Essbereich reichen. Der Einbau in die Wandnische gibt dem großen Mobiliar eine dezente Optik.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and window splashback.

Freshwater Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Dan Kitchens delivers an ultra-modern kitchen, scullery and bbq for a growing family on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Mackinac Island Chic

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Ayrshire Home

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We created this beautiful traditional Callerton kitchens as part of a home renovation project. The Callerton furniture is painted in Farrow and Ball Hague Blue colour and the worktops are in Silestone Cacatta Gold. Silestone's high level of resistance to scratches and impacts allows handling of very hard large objects without any worry. The gold finish on the Quooker boiling water system compliments the gold handles.

Haus E

RADON photography / Norman Radon

(c) RADON photography / Norman Radon
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and window splashback.

Moore Park

post architecture inc

Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

South Melbourne

DW Architects and Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Oatley - Kitchen Renovation

Balnei & Colina

The new kitchen design balanced both form and function. Push to open doors finger pull mechanisms contribute to the contemporary and minimalist style our client wanted. The cabinetry design symmetry allowing the focal point - an eye catching window splashback - to take centre stage. Wash and preparation zones were allocated to the rear of the kitchen freeing up the grand island bench for casual family dining, entertaining and everyday activities. Photography: Urban Angles

Watermans Bay

Spadaccini Homes

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Putney

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Main kitchen & open plan area with bay window seat looking out onto north facing courtyard - so small kids can be seen while you are in the kitchen. Lovely high ceilings with view of the sky above serves to block out neighbours. Bamboo planting also creates privacy screen & improves outlook from the kicthen

Moulton - Renovation

Big House Little House

Contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pure Simple Kitchen

HOUSE OF COOLMORE

Bespoke handcrafted modern kitchen with beutifuly detailed corners and handmade recessed handles. Custom high end materials.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Cork with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

BINOVA Bluna Laccato Lucido2

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Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen in Black Blue

Cillian Johnston

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets and window splashback.

Oh What A Ceiling!

Green Sheep Collective

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Ultra-Modern Kitchen behind a restored Victorian Facade (Melbourne)

Elite Custom Homes

Photo of a modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Freshwater Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Butlers Pantry Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tonka Bay Smart Home

Showcase Renovations, Inc.

This kitchen is loaded with fun features. Clerestory windows, frosted glass panels on upper cabinets, a stainless steel counter-top along the wall and granite at the island. It showcases wire-brushed, acid-stained oak flooring, beautiful and functional cabinetry throughout, day-lighting, high-end appliances, an outdoor view at the sink, and plenty of seating space for entertaining.

Kitchen with Window Splashback and Black Appliances 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!