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.

Blue and Pink Kitchen in Brockley

Puccini Kitchens

Step into this vibrant and inviting kitchen that combines modern design with playful elements. The centrepiece of this kitchen is the 20mm Marbled White Quartz worktops, which provide a clean and sophisticated surface for preparing meals. The light-coloured quartz complements the overall bright and airy ambience of the kitchen. The cabinetry, with doors constructed from plywood, introduces a natural and warm element to the space. The distinctive round cutouts serve as handles, adding a touch of uniqueness to the design. The cabinets are painted in a delightful palette of Inchyra Blue and Ground Pink, infusing the kitchen with a sense of fun and personality. A pink backsplash further enhances the playful colour scheme while providing a stylish and easy-to-clean surface. The kitchen's brightness is accentuated by the strategic use of rose gold elements. A rose gold tap and matching pendant lights introduce a touch of luxury and sophistication to the design. The island situated at the centre enhances functionality as it provides additional worktop space and an area for casual dining and entertaining. The integrated sink in the island blends seamlessly for a streamlined look. Do you find inspiration in this fun and unique kitchen design? Visit our project pages for more.

Bromsgrove

Glorious Building Co

This House was a complete bare bones project, starting from pre planning stage to completion. The house was fully constructed out of sips panels.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop, coffered and an undermount sink.

N Columbine Street - Transitional Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

The original kitchen in this 1970s home was enclosed and filled with outdated cabinets, countertops and appliances. After knocking down walls and creating an entirely new interior, this breathtaking renovated space is now open, fresh and inviting. Medallion Cabinetry, Lancaster door style, Eagle Rock stain and Buff paint on maple. Design by Peter Von Esten, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with Truss Interiors & Renovation. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.

Modern Farm House Estate

Innovative Designs

this home is a unique blend of a transitional exterior and a contemporary interior
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, white floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Dark Luxurious Kitchen in Harpenden

Audus Kitchens

Explore this open-plan space of sophistication and style with a dark-coloured kitchen. For this project in Harpenden, the client wanted a cooking space to suit their family requirements but also with a chic and moody feel. This kitchen features Nobilia's 317 Touch and 340 Lacquer Laminate in Black Supermatt for a luxurious yet understated allure. The sleek 12mm ceramic worktop complements the deep tones, providing a modern touch to the space. A focal point is the bronze mirror backsplash, a stunning creation by Southern Counties Glass, adding depth to the space. High-end appliances from AEG, Bora, Blanco, and Quooker seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics to elevate the kitchen's performance. These appliances add efficiency to daily cooking activities. At the heart of this space stands a large central island for dining and entertaining, while serving as an additional workspace for meal preparation. Suspended above, gold ambient lighting casts a warm glow, adding a touch of glamour to the space. Contrasting with the dark backdrop, teal counter stools inject a pop of colour and vibrancy, creating a delightful visual balance. Does this Dark Luxurious Kitchen inspire you? Get in touch with us if you want to transform your cooking space.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen Projects

Wyder Horizons Construction Ltd.

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Bella Vista Waters

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

The kitchen is in a beautifully newly constructed multi-level luxury home The clients brief was a design where spaces have an architectural design flow to maintain a stylistic integrity Glossy and luxurious surfaces with Minimalist, sleek, modern appearance defines the kitchen All state of art appliances are used here All drawers and Inner drawers purposely designed to provide maximum convenience as well as a striking visual appeal. Recessed led down lights under all wall cabinets to add dramatic indirect lighting and ambience Optimum use of space has led to cabinets till ceiling height with 2 level access all by electronic servo drive opening Integrated fridges and freezer along with matching doors leading to scullery form part of a minimalistic wall complementing the symmetry and clean lines of the kitchen All components in the design from the beginning were desired to be elements of modernity that infused a touch of natural feel by lavish use of Marble and neutral colour tones contrasted with rich timber grain provides to create Interest. The complete kitchen is in flush doors with no handles and all push to open servo opening for wall cabinets The cleverly concealed pantry has ample space with a second sink and dishwasher along with a large area for small appliances storage on benchtop The center island piece is intended to reflect a strong style making it an architectural sculpture in the middle of this large room, thus perfectly zoning the kitchen from the formal spaces. The 2 level Island is perfect for entertaining and adds to the dramatic transition between spaces. Simple lines often lead to surprising visual patterns, which gradually build rhythm. New York marble backlit makes it a stunning Centre piece offset by led lighting throughout.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

South Beach Bauhaus inspired Penthouse

Consilium B LLC

Kitchen with smoked Oak Cabinetry and backlit Stone Elements, vertical Channel Profiles
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

River's End

Pineapple House Interior Design

Kitchen cabinets hide the door to the walk-in pantry, and antique, mirrored glass-door cabinets flank the kitchen hood feature. A pop-up television raises from the front island’s quartzite countertop and to the left of the page, the adjacent wine cellar has custom, curved, insulated glass doors which open electronically.

Larkspur Farmhouse

HEYDT DESIGNS

Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen expansion within existing footprint

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Walls removed to enlarge kitchen and open into the family room . Windows from ceiling to countertop for more light. Coffered ceiling adds dimension. This modern white kitchen also features two islands and two large islands.

Кухня Интегро

Орлик Анна (дизайнер мебели)

Кухня без ручек с фрезеровкой на торце, сочетание темно-серого и белого фасада
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

Assure Thing

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

Design ideas for an expansive asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Open Plan Kitchen with Coffered 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!