This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke kitchen larder

No.54 Interiors

Newly created walk-in larder.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Dunbarton Oaks Kitchen Remodel

Kimberlee Kristine

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира по ул. Крылова г. Новосибирск

IZOOOM, design interior studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

London Home Refurbishment

Engineering Design Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Il soggiorno dei desideri - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, pink floor and grey benchtop.

Moorland | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped and Wire Brushed

Lauzon Wood Floors

This beautiful kitchen features Lauzon's hardwood flooring Moorland. A magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series that will enhance your decor with its marvelous light beige color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.

Dallas, Texas | Hawkins Meadow - Classic Stanford Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and grey floor.

Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.

Sara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'Intérieur

Espace cuisine : un maximum de rangements sous forme de placards hauts et bas et de niches ouvertes sous plan. Les couleurs sont intenses et tranchées mais l'aspect veloutée et mat des façades s'harmonisent en douceur avec le chêne du sol et des rangements hauts ainsi qu'avec le blanc marbré Calacata du plan de travail.

Scandi feeling kitchen

Broswick Builders Ltd

The modern scandi style kitchen blends in well to the modern extension. The oak details add a softness to the pale grey paneled cabinetry. Jamie Cobel

Park Hill

Elevate Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and an undermount sink.

COLLECTED KITCHEN

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, red floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and concrete floors.

Custom Built-ins

Lisa & Leroy

Helloooo wine and coffee bar!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen extension East London

Urban Design Build

Looking from the sitting room through to the garden. The long skylight leads your eye to the large door and floods the space with light. Photo: Nathalie Priem

Minimalistische Küche für eine berliner Altbauwohnung

Studio CH - ID

Copyright der Fotos: Andreas Meichsner Die Schrankfronten haben eine matte Anti-Finger-Print Oberfläche. Hierdurch sieht man einerseits keine Fingerabdrücke, andererseits sind sie dadurch auch extrem unempfindlich gegen jede Form von Verschmutzungen. Die Arbeitsplatte ist mit schwarzem Linoleum beschichtet. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein natürliches Material, das nicht nur einer wundervolle Haptik hat, sondern ebenso robust ist wie Massivholz. Die Küchenrückwand ist mit einem ökologischem Wandwachs behandelt worden. Dieser hält sowohl Wasser als auch Fett ab sorgt für eine sehr leichte Reinigung der Wand. Alle Küchengeräte sind hinter Frontblenden unter der Arbeitsplatte untergebracht. Hierdurch wird die Optik der Küche an keiner Stelle durchbrochen und es sind keine unansehnlichen Elektrogeräte zu sehen. Der Einbauschrank an der Linken Seite enthält genug Stauraum für alles, was man in der Küche so braucht.

Walnut Kitchen

Texas Crown & Millwork, INC

Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Путешествия в Геную

EgoDesign

фотограф Ольга Гусева декор Гарда Декор Симферополь https://www.facebook.com/crimeagardadecor/

Longstreth Residence

Green Team Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and cement tile splashback.

Entreprenuer's Escape

Arthur McLaughlin & Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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!