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

The Mirabelle (The Springs of Mill Lakes)

Homeworks of Alabama, Inc

Open floor plan with kitchen/eating area as part of the living space. Great for entertaining or hosting largers groups but intimate enough for a couple. Photo Creds: Three Sixty Real Estate

Kitchen Remodel

W Design Living

Project By WDesignLiving, white kitchen, kitchen island, caesarstone countertop, white shakers cabinets, pearl white subway tiles, double oven, microwave hood, french door refrigerator, kitchen counter stools, upholstered counter stools, picture window, kitchen window, view to backyard, white floor, porcelain tile floor, glossy floor, polished floor, gray floor, family room, kids play area, living room, open floor plan, open layout, open concept, dining room

The Linear Kitchen with Silver Leaf

Goldman and Rankin

Goldman and Rankin, the linear kitchen with its clean lines, simplicity and a handleless cabinet design are the key characteristics that make up the bespoke kitchen style.

Handmade Bespoke Kitchen - Gray's 'Shaker'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

Award winning, this new-build won Best Timber Frame and Best Interior 2012 and it's easy to see why. A modern open plan interior with an abundance of glass, timber and metalwork, our clients chose the simple Baker & Baker ‘Shaker’ design for the kitchen cabinetry. Dark grey paintwork and brushed steel fittings go together beautifully with the solid oak worktops and dark stone floor. A long narrow island with breakfast bar runs parallel to the wall cabinets and a built in fridge freezer cupboard with steel clad doors adds to the overall contemporary feel

Contemporary Grey Gloss Kitchen

David Hall Kitchen and Furniture Makers

Our client loved symmetry, balance, alignment, immaculate finish and perfect installation – the result, a really beautifully proportioned, highly detailed room of furniture that is a genuine pleasure to be in.

Küche in weiß und schwarz

REFUGIUM - Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Prairie Style Home

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The open space plan on the main level of the Prairie Style home is deceiving of the actual separation of spaces. This home packs a punch with a private hot tub, craft room, library, and even a theater. The interior of the home features the same attention to place, as the natural world is evident in the use of granite, basalt, walnut, poplar, and natural river rock throughout. Floor to ceiling windows in strategic locations eliminates the sense of compression on the interior, while the overall window design promotes natural daylighting and cross-ventilation in nearly every space of the home. Glo’s A5 Series in double pane was selected for the high performance values and clean, minimal frame profiles. High performance spacers, double pane glass, multiple air seals, and a larger continuous thermal break combine to reduce convection and eliminate condensation, ultimately providing energy efficiency and thermal performance unheard of in traditional aluminum windows. The A5 Series provides smooth operation and long-lasting durability without sacrificing style for this Prairie Style home.

Pennant Hills Kitchen Renovation NSW 2120

The Renovation Broker

Brian Patterson
Photo of a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Old Greenwich Waterfront

In Two Design

Fine Photography by Stephanie
Transitional open plan kitchen in New York with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Barn Conversion Kitchen

Luxmoore & Co

This shaker style kitchen has been built in a large open plan space and benefits from lots of storage. This includes beautifully handcrafted solid cherry spice and bottle racks and drawers to keep dry goods like flour, pasta, rice, cereals, jars, tins and the likes. There is a built in bin area for regular waste and recycling. Useful large and small pan drawers to keep these items neat as well as handy drawers for larger utensils and cutlery. The cupboards around the outside are painted in Little Greene Paint Co ‘French Grey Mid’, with the kitchen island painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Railings’. The handles are from English Foundry – Armac Martin in Birmingham and are solid brass powder coated to a satin nickel finish. Included are Neff appliances, a Villeroy & Boch double farmhouse sink and tap by Perrin & Rowe in pewter finish (brushed nickel). The stone worktop is ‘Angelo White’ by Silkstone which is an excellent copy of carrara marble but a lot more hard wearing. This is a very exciting project, in which Luxmoore & Co are proud to work with the Developers who have turned out the rest of the barn to a superior finish also

2017 Regional Telethon Home

WA Country Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, shaker cabinets and glass sheet splashback.

LUCEVOLUMETRICA

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cesar Cucine, piano e isola in marmo di Carrara, ante laccate bianco.
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Woolloongabba new Build

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

Steve Ryan
Photo of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Templestowe Hampton Kitchen

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Zesta Kitchens
This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wayville residence

Mosmo Living

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Back Painted Glass Backsplash

Builders Glass of Bonita and The Glass Shoppe

Custom Color matched glass backsplash. Fabricated and templates for range hood holes with tempered glass. Electrical outlets are covered with real glass cover plates also back panted to match seamlessly.

Cole Valley Remodel

Mark Brand Architecture

For this kitchen and bath remodel in San Francisco's Cole Valley, our client wanted us to open the kitchen up to the living room and create a new modern feel for all of the remodeled areas. Opening the kitchen to the living area provided a structural challenge as the wall we had to remove was load-bearing and there was a separately owned condo on the floor below. Working closely with a structural engineer, we created a strategy to carry the weight to the exterior walls of the building. In order to do this we had to tear off the entire roof and rebuild it with new structural joists which could span from property line to property line. To achieve a dramatic daylighting effect, we created a slot skylight over the back wall of the kitchen with the beams running through the skylight. Cerulean blue, back-painted glass for the backsplash and a thick waterfall edge for the island add more distinctive touches to this kitchen design. In the master bath we created a sinuous counter edge which tracks its way to the floor to create a curb for the shower. Green tile imported from Morocco adds a pop of color in the shower and a custom built indirect LED lighting cove creates a glow of light around the mirror. Photography by Christopher Stark.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Contemporary Curved Art Deco Kitchen

Tulip

This kitchen was all about the island, a unique, never done before hob for the UK with 6 cooking points was the signature to this "out there" bespoke kitchen

Open Plan Kitchen with Glass Sheet Splashback 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!