Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

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Michela Chiesa Architetto

cucina ad angolo
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, no island, white benchtop and recessed.

Interior Styling

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Convergence

Nar Design Group

A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.

BAJO SOLEADO

bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor and white benchtop.

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

Detail: the ceramic countertop in concrete-effect features a lovely (and highly durable!) satin finish.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Midtown Modern

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Midtown Modern

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Midcentury Kitchen

Willow Creek Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Quad Cities Kitchen Remodel with Great Storage and Maple Cabinets

Village Home Stores

A Rock Island, Illinois kitchen remodeled from start to finish by the Village Home Stores team. We removed walls, widened doorways, and eliminated soffits to make room for this spacious new design packed with style and a LOT of creative storage. Design, materials, and complete start to finish remodel by Village Home Stores. Planning to remodel your home in the Quad Cities area soon? Contact us to learn about our process! Featured: Koch cabinetry in the Savannah door and Maple “Pecan” stain, Cambria quartz counters in the Armitage design, Serenbe Nova Floors glue-down Cottage Pine Char LVP, and a Stainless Steel appliance package by KitchenAid.

Peninsula with Sink in Updated Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

N-HOUSE

AECREAHOME

Mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

CUCINA A U DI 12 MQ

diotti.com

Cucina a ferro di cavallo in ambiente di 12 mq - Render fotorealistico del progetto
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Cheshire with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Composed Contemporary

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Жизнь в цвете

Kutenkovs project

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and brown benchtop.

New Malden Kitchen

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A modern minimalist kitchen in New Malden. The two tone handleless kitchen furniture from German manufacturer Leicht, is off set perfectly with a back painted glass splashback. The Kubus sink and Quooker tap are set below the large kitchen window that floods the room with light. Appliances from Siemens maintain the very modern finish along with Philips Hue lighting. Both the island and worktops are finished with engineered stone from Caesarstone.

Интерьер дома для молодой семьи

ItalProject

Кухня в доме объединена с зоной столовой.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Игра контрастов

Terra Diz

У заказчиков проекта нет необходимости в большом гарнитуре. Поэтому оказалось достаточно кухни, выстроенной в одну линию. При этом она оснащена всем необходимым.

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Mid-sized Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets 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!