Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Sala da pranzo

Valeriano

sala da pranzo
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Seasons

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Alexander Volodin
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

U Shape with Island

Kitchen Rehab

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ambergate Street, extension and renovation

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

To dwell and establish connections with a place is a basic human necessity often combined, amongst other things, with light and is performed in association with the elements that generate it, be they natural or artificial. And in the renovation of this purpose-built first floor flat in a quiet residential street in Kennington, the use of light in its varied forms is adopted to modulate the space and create a brand new dwelling, adapted to modern living standards. From the intentionally darkened entrance lobby at the lower ground floor – as seen in Mackintosh’s Hill House – one is led to a brighter upper level where the insertion of wide pivot doors creates a flexible open plan centred around an unfinished plaster box-like pod. Kitchen and living room are connected and use a stair balustrade that doubles as a bench seat; this allows the landing to become an extension of the kitchen/dining area - rather than being merely circulation space – with a new external view towards the landscaped terrace at the rear. The attic space is converted: a modernist black box, clad in natural slate tiles and with a wide sliding window, is inserted in the rear roof slope to accommodate a bedroom and a bathroom. A new relationship can eventually be established with all new and existing exterior openings, now visible from the former landing space: traditional timber sash windows are re-introduced to replace unsightly UPVC frames, and skylights are put in to direct one’s view outwards and upwards. photo: Gianluca Maver

ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014

ASID San Diego Chapter

2nd Place Kitchen Design Rosella Gonzalez, Allied Member ASID Jackson Design and Remodeling
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and yellow benchtop.

Квартира на Боевской улице

Наталья Широкорад

фотограф: Василий Буланов
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Thedford

Valia Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Leidholm

Kitchens By Design

Stewart Crenshaw
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tilden House

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Remodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tuolumne Hexite Mid Century Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This colorful mid-century kitchen comes together with a geometric backsplash of Hexite Tile in sunny Tuolumne Meadows yellow that pops among the surrounding white and blue cabinets and hardwood elements. DESIGN Next Stage Design PHOTOS Scott Dubose TILE SHOWN Hexite, 6x12, 1x6 in Tuolumne Meadow

Столешница

ЭТОКУХНИ

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Неоклассика Кухня

Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets and no island.

Island Cottage

Debra Nitsche LLC

Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon, A Real [Estate] Girl Friday
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Top ICF

Home & Temple Design

Small mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, yellow splashback and brown benchtop.

Natural Cherry Galley

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

By eliminating a soffit, bringing the cabinets to the ceiling and using glass cabinetry, we were able to make this petite galley kitchen much more open an airy while taking advantage of every inch of space!

Minnehaha Modest -Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The extreme contrast of the almost black cabinetry and floor vs. the light and bright walls and shelves gives this kitchen a bright, clean, and crisp appeal. The floor is Marmoleum which is a nod to the linoleum that would have been used originally.

Newark Street Kitchen

Wentworth

Jeff Hodgdon
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Webster Groves - Traditional Addition & Remodel

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

Addition & remodel project - kitchen remodel and first floor master suite and wrap around porch addition. Project created in collaboration with Mike Stevens. General Contractor: Furdek Construction.

Kitchen

Array Interior Design

Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Yellow 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!