Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Looking toward kitchen from dining area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Perfectly Polished

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

A contemporary luxury kitchen with natural elements

Amberth

The mix of white and natural wood cabinet door fronts and island surround makes this kitchen look and feel warm and welcoming.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Дизайн квартиры в стиле Mid-century

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine chene à tasseaux et blanc

Les Ateliers du Cèdre

Cuisine chic classique avec portes en chêne et tasseaux, portes à cadre laqués.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nantes with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

CucinaVigonza_C

VISMA ARREDO 1 Srl

Una cucina con l'effetto WOW! Questo era quello che il nostro cliente Nicola cercava. Obiettivo raggiunto!
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

Wallingford

Boffe Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and black benchtop.

Кухня по проекту дизайнера Лианы Каштановой

Перфетто

Современная кухня от дизайнера Лианы Каштановой
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, no island and grey benchtop.

Кухонный гарнитур SOLO + PRESTIGE

Mossman_Msk

Кухонный гарнитур в комбинации моделей SOLO и PRESTIGE DECO – это яркий пример, какой может быть современная кухня! Для оформления гарнитура был выбран глубокий и благородный оттенок оливы из палитры Benjamin Moore с шелковисто-матовым финишным покрытием, который идеально гармонирует с оттенком стен, мебели и золотым декором.

ENUGU

Wood Works Brighton

We were commissioned to design and build a new kitchen for this terraced side extension. The clients were quite specific about their style and ideas. After a few variations they fell in love with the floating island idea with fluted solid Utile. The Island top is 100% rubber and the main kitchen run work top is recycled resin and plastic. The cut out handles are replicas of an existing midcentury sideboard. MATERIALS – Sapele wood doors and slats / birch ply doors with Forbo / Krion work tops / Flute glass.

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

Major House

Studio Rey

A grade II listed Georgian property in Pembrokeshire with a contemporary and colourful interior.
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Кухня Прованс из массива бука

MonteWood

Классическая кухня из массива бука в нежно-голубом цвете внешне несет в себе дух Прованса, а внутри соответствует самым высоким требованиям. Только качественные механизмы от лидеров на рынке мировой фурнитуры. Для нас важно, чтобы все было не просто красиво, но и удобно.

Bear Creek Basecamp

CAST architecture

A simple open plan great room anchors the core of the home which is designed to grow with the number of guests. Every design element welcomes not only inhabitants but also whatever conditions the continuously changing environment may bring.

Contemporary Mediterranean Escape in the City

JTID Inc.

The kitchen opens onto the great room and the entryway. Across the hall, a cozy den can be seen in the distance. .
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Echo

Hamiltoun

Модель Echo с грифельным фасадом. Корпус - ЛДСП 18 мм влагостойкая белая. Фасады - МДФ 19 мм эмалированные глубоко матовые. Фасад грифельный для рисования мелом, лак глубоко матовый. Фартук - стекло закаленное сатинированное эмалированное. Столешница - камень искусственный Corian. Цоколь эмалированный. Диодная подсветка рабочей зоны. Дробная подсветка бара. Механизмы открывания Blum Blumotion. Бутылочница. Бар - массив дуба. Сушилки для посуды. Мусорная система. Лотки для приборов. Встраиваемые розетки для малой бытовой техники в столешнице. Смеситель Blanco. Мойка нижнего монтажа Blanco. Стоимость проекта - 802 тыс.руб. без учёта бытовой техники.

Modern Kitchen

User

A kitchen remodel that incorporates sleek contemporary design with warmth mixing two tone light wood and white cabinets. Multi height counters and hidden appliances keep surfaces clear of clutter. A blackened steel shelf and counter provides a contemporary twist. A double Galley sink with preparation accessories that make work easy.

St Heliers Kitchen

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

This contemporary, elegant G-shaped kitchen is an example of how to achieve the “Wow” factor while working within the existing space. It not only looks spectacular but includes clever design elements that gives the client the extra space they required while being a welcome place to gather.

Квартира у Парка Победы

Maxim Maximov

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops 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!