Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

View From Kitchen Sink

ODS Architecture

A black steel backsplash extends from the kitchen counter to the ceiling. Floating steel shelves free up counterspace while emphasizing the feature wall.The kitchen counter is topped with a white Caeserstone and a stained oak base.

Vincent House

Limitless Building

Settled within a graffiti-covered laneway in the trendy heart of Mt Lawley you will find this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The owners; a young professional couple wanted to build a raw, dark industrial oasis that made use of every inch of the small lot. Amenities aplenty, they wanted their home to complement the urban inner-city lifestyle of the area. One of the biggest challenges for Limitless on this project was the small lot size & limited access. Loading materials on-site via a narrow laneway required careful coordination and a well thought out strategy. Paramount in bringing to life the client’s vision was the mixture of materials throughout the home. For the second story elevation, black Weathertex Cladding juxtaposed against the white Sto render creates a bold contrast. Upon entry, the room opens up into the main living and entertaining areas of the home. The kitchen crowns the family & dining spaces. The mix of dark black Woodmatt and bespoke custom cabinetry draws your attention. Granite benchtops and splashbacks soften these bold tones. Storage is abundant. Polished concrete flooring throughout the ground floor blends these zones together in line with the modern industrial aesthetic. A wine cellar under the staircase is visible from the main entertaining areas. Reclaimed red brickwork can be seen through the frameless glass pivot door for all to appreciate — attention to the smallest of details in the custom mesh wine rack and stained circular oak door handle. Nestled along the north side and taking full advantage of the northern sun, the living & dining open out onto a layered alfresco area and pool. Bordering the outdoor space is a commissioned mural by Australian illustrator Matthew Yong, injecting a refined playfulness. It’s the perfect ode to the street art culture the laneways of Mt Lawley are so famous for. Engineered timber flooring flows up the staircase and throughout the rooms of the first floor, softening the private living areas. Four bedrooms encircle a shared sitting space creating a contained and private zone for only the family to unwind. The Master bedroom looks out over the graffiti-covered laneways bringing the vibrancy of the outside in. Black stained Cedarwest Squareline cladding used to create a feature bedhead complements the black timber features throughout the rest of the home. Natural light pours into every bedroom upstairs, designed to reflect a calamity as one appreciates the hustle of inner city living outside its walls. Smart wiring links each living space back to a network hub, ensuring the home is future proof and technology ready. An intercom system with gate automation at both the street and the lane provide security and the ability to offer guests access from the comfort of their living area. Every aspect of this sophisticated home was carefully considered and executed. Its final form; a modern, inner-city industrial sanctuary with its roots firmly grounded amongst the vibrant urban culture of its surrounds.

Rétro-girly

Sur Mesure

La cuisine ouverte dans une teinte gris foncé. Robinetterie et poignées dorées. Etagères ouvertes pour exposer la jolie vaisselle. Crédence vitrée.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint-Etienne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Narrow Kitchen Concept

Bauen Construction

Narrow Kitchen Concept for Farm House Modern Style Design
Small modern eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Moody Point Project

Mandeville Canyon Designs

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Private Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon

The WhiteHouse Collection

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and grey benchtop.

LAUREL KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

By taking over the former butler's pantry and relocating the rear entry, the new kitchen is a large, bright space with improved traffic flow and efficient work space.

Reforma integral de dos viviendas en Torre Valentina (Sant Antoni de Clonge) Gir

Meta Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jenkins Street

Stylepoint

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Southampton Village

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warwick Home 2

Western Cabinets

Cookbooks. A place for my clients much loved books was high on the list of reccommendations for thier family‘s new kitchen design. Not being able to part from any, my client needed a dedicated space for them to display amongst the design. The existing formal closed loving at the front of the home, entered into a separate compact kitchen and dining were to be transformed into an open, free flowing interior not disrupted by walls but somewhere the whole family were able to gather. A soft palette layered with fresh whites, large slabs of clouded concrete benches, planked Jarrah timber floors finished with solid timber Blackbutt accents allow for seamless integration into the home‘s interior. Cabinetry compliments the expansive length of the kitchen, whilst the simplicity of design provides impact to the home.

Bright Kitchen Renovation - Atlanta

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to stay true to the style of this 1930's home with their kitchen renovation. Changing the footprint of the kitchen to include smaller rooms, we were able to provide this family their dream kitchen with all of the modern conveniences like a walk in pantry, a large seating island, custom cabinetry and appliances. It is now a sunny, open family kitchen.

Project Pelham

Refined Painting Projects

A 1930's character house that has been lifted, extended and renovated into a modern and summery family home.
Mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Ace of Style

Anny Designs

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and blue benchtop.

Elegant Modern Black, White and Wood Kitchen and Family Room

J Rider Construction

Elegant timeless style Kitchen with black marble countertop, range hood, white cabinets and stainless accents. Farmhouse sink build in the island.
Expansive modern kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Woodland

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.

Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel

DesignArt Studios

Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Beach Park Kitchen

Trade Mark Interiors, Inc.

Classic kitchen in a charming neighborhood. Traditional styling fit the architecture of the home. This was a whole house renovation that spanned the course of a year.

Kitchen with Window Splashback and Marble 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!