Daniel Wexler
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

A cool palette of blues and greys

Birkwood

David Brown Photography
Mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Scandinavian Kitchen Design

Premier Kitchens

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Cottage Renovation

Think Contemporary

Photographer: Barbara Egan, Reportage
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with wood benchtops, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, blue splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Integrated Fridge / Freezer

Integrity Joinery and Kitchens

Vinyl wrap shaker doors, new antique white. Blackwood solid timber top. Granite rear benches, cabinet lights, butlers pantry. Integrated fridge and freezer. Stephen Routley

vasastan vindsvåning

myhome

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, a single-bowl sink and brown floor.

Gonzalo de Córdoba

Constanza Subijana/HS DECOR

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Cashmere & Grey Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen 20160123- Storage

User

This kitchen is a wheelchair accessible kitchen designed by Adam Thomas of Design Matters. With acrylic doors and brushed steel handles for comfortable use. The worktops are height adjustable and have raised edges on all four sides to contain hot spills and reduce the risk of injury. The kitchen is packed with accessible storage such as wall cupboards that descend to worktop height, and this substantial pull-down basket which brings the contents of the cupboard within reach. Its gas-lift mechanism returns it to its original position with a gentle push. Photographs by Jonathan Smithies Photography. Copyright Design Matters KBB Ltd. All rights reserved.

Ein Raum mehr - Küche und Bartresen

hansen innenarchitektur

Den Platz am Licht teilen sich Küche und Wohnbereich. Für die Fronten der Küche wählte der Kunde eine dunkle Metall-Optik aus. Im Kontrast dazu steht die mattierte Glasrückwand in hellem Grün. Die Arbeitsplatte in Nussbaum-Optik und die Griffe in Kupfer nehmen den Farbton des Bodens auf. Der Kunde wollte keinen klassischen Esstisch, sondern lieber eine Theke mit Hockern. Diese nutzt die Fläche zwischen Fenster und Tür und trennt die Küche vom Sofa. Der Tresen dient dem Kunden auch als Home Office, er arbeitet bevorzugt im Stehen. In einem flachen Regal an der Rückseite der Küchenschränke ist der Fernseher untergebracht, er wird nicht oft benutzt. Eine Stromschiene über dem Tresen ist mit Strahlern für die Ausleuchtung der Bilder bestückt, drei Pendelleuchten beleuchten die Platte. Ihre rostfarbene Oberfläche fügt sich nahtlos in die Farb- und Materialauswahl ein. Eine entscheidende Frage war der Umgang mit dem Fliesenboden. Ihn zu entfernen wäre ein großer Aufwand gewesen – verbunden mit Kosten und einem gewissen Risiko. Denn eine Beschädigung der Fußbodenheizung kann dabei nie ganz ausgeschlossen werden. Wir konnten den Kunden schließlich davon überzeugen, dass der Boden mit dem richtigen Farbkonzept ganz anders wirken würde als vorher. Glücklicherweise gab es im Keller noch Ersatzfliesen, mit ihnen wurden die Fehlstellen der ehemaligen Küchenwand beigefliest. Außerdem ließen wir die Fliesensockel entfernen und gegen schlichte, weiße Fußleisten austauschen. Diese einfache Änderung gibt dem Boden gleich einen moderneren Look.

Kitchenette en habits d'apparats

Hedre

Kitchenette équipée anoblit par l'usage de chêne et d'une crédence en verre laqué à la poudre de bronze. Victor Grandgeorge - Photosdinterieurs
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Küchenbeispiele

KitchenAdvisor

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and grey floor.

Arbutus Ridge - Kitchen & Laundry

McPherson Cabinetry

The clients requested a kitchen that was simple, flush and had that built-in feel. This kitchen achieves that and so much more with the fabulously multi-tasking island, and the fun red splash back.

Loft Apartment Berlin

STUDIO RAMOS

Kücheninseln aus Holz
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern in Lakewood

Wilco Bos: Design + Remodels

Wilco Bos, LLC.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with green splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Rénovation complète d'une cuisine de 25m²

Mb. studio

Rénovation d'une cuisine de 25 m2
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Bloomsbury Kitchen

Laura Gompertz Interiors Ltd

Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Bespoke Cobweb Patterned Glass Splashbacks

Wall Coverings Specialist

Our Opticolour cobweb designs are produced using various spraying techniques. Created on toughened, low iron glass these designs are safe for use behind a heat source and each panel is completely bespoke. We can also change the backing paint colour to a colour to suit any kitchen or bathroom colour scheme.

DecoGlaze™ Impression Series - Printed Glass Splashbacks

DecoGlaze Glass Splashbacks

Beautiful Vintaged Themed Glass Splashback © Michael Collins Photography, Digitally Printed by DecoGlaze™ Glass Splashbacks
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and with island.

Glartique bespoke geometric glass splashback

Glartique

Dan Welldon
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Lichtdurchfluteter Innenausbau

Tischlerei Backmann

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and black appliances.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Glass Sheet 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!