Mid-Century Modern Kitchen- Project done with ABC Modern
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island and grey floor.

Drawer Organization

Sklar Studios

Eat your heart out Marie Kondo! This drawers most certainly brings us joy! Keeping heavy and delicate items stored below counter height is a huge benefit in oh so many ways - it makes unloading the dishwasher a snap, saves your back, and makes everything incredibly accessible...and no excuses...the kids can still empty the dishwasher AND set the table! These peg board drawer organizers by Rev-a-Shelf hold all your dishes in place.

Felicidad en el centro

Gloria Sanz Interiorismo

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen/Scullery

Bosanac Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen Design

Rita

Large modern l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Garden Villa

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Palm Island Beauty - A family friendly beach house!

Beach Haus Interiors

The kitchen is just so light & airy - the glass tiles are so reflective and show an array of color!
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Deco House

Mihaly Slocombe

Photo by Tatjana Plitt.
Large contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Casa E.G.

Michele Perlini | ARCStudio PERLINI

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Venice with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Alloy Penthouse

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

To make the most of this window-endowed penthouse, I designed sleek, pared-down spaces with low-slung lounge seating, floating consoles, and modern Italian pieces. The kitchen is an open-plan layout, and the narrow dining room features a Keith Fritz dining table complemented with Roche Bobois dining chairs. Photography by: Sean Litchfield --- Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/alloy-penthouse

Vicksburg ADU

Inchoate

Photos by Brian Reitz, Creative Vision Studios
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Projet de rénovation de cuisine dans maison rustique

Raison Home Romain CARBONNEL

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Renovation and extension of British suburban home, Walsall, UK

JAB Design Ltd

The project brief was to modernise, renovate and extend an existing property in Walsall, UK. Maintaining a classic but modern style, the property was extended and finished with a light grey render and grey stone slip cladding. Large windows, lantern-style skylights and roof skylights allow plenty of light into the open-plan spaces and rooms. The full-height stone clad gable to the rear houses the main staircase, receiving plenty of daylight

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Forest Lodge

HBH Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Torquay House

buck&simple architects

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an integrated sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Blue and Gold Interior Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Innisfil Kitchen Renovation and Custom Build

Tassé Design Inc.

This custom kitchen demanded creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration. We overhauled the 1980’s design and layout, removed the fireplace, levelled and refinished the floors

Stylish Cheltenham Living

Contour

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, black cabinets and grey floor.

Kitchen with with Island and Grey 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!