This well planned and designed industrial-style contemporary kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, polished concrete flooring and black laminate which looks striking under the bank of skylights letting in the natural light.

Manly Vale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Coomodore Drive

BJF Joinery

Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Gables - Waterfront Infill

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite.

Chapel Barn Cottage || Jaipur Brushed Limestone

Floors of Stone

Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, limestone floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Un duplex de 180m² aux volumes revisités – Projet Espérandieu

Mon Concept Habitation

Pour profiter au maximum de la vue et de la lumière naturelle, la cuisine s’ouvre désormais sur le séjour et la salle à manger. Cet espace est particulièrement convivial, moderne et surtout fonctionnel et inclut un garde-manger dissimulé derrière une porte de placard. Coup de cœur pour l’alliance chaleureuse du granit blanc, du chêne et des carreaux de ciment qui s’accordent parfaitement avec les autres pièces de l’appartement.

Victorian Style - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal.

FOR SALE - Dream Home in Mont-Tremblant

BROKEREDBYJOSH - Josh Jagermann

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, with island, vaulted, wood, a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, panelled appliances, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mr Anup & Mrs Nasiya | Kitchen | Oceanus Garden, Sarjapur Main Road, Bengaluru

Bonito Designs

The modular kitchen features state-of-the-art solutions. The area under the stairs houses additional storage space. The marble island also works as a breakfast counter with high bar stools.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable family kitchen is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working kitchen makes it all a breeze! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Kopffreiheit an der Kochinsel und Spülenseite vor dem Fenster

Küchen|stil.

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Essen with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Diana 19

Valgreen

Decoración: Laura Cotano de Diego Fotos: Marco Ambrosini
Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Inner City Loft

Jag Kitchens

Modern Industrial Kitchen Renovation in Inner City Auckland by Jag Kitchens Ltd.
Photo of a large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Tudor house

Sarah Gordon Home

A Tudor home, sympathetically renovated, with Contemporary Country touches Photography by Caitlin & Jones
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Toorak Gardens

Space Craft Joinery

Jonathan VDK
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Whitley Heights Kitchen

JWT Associates

A small kitchen and breakfast room were combined to create this large open space. The floor is antique cement tile from France. The island top is reclaimed wood with a wax finish. Countertops are Carrera marble. All photos by Lee Manning Photography

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Large Kitchen with Multi-Coloured 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!