Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Acapulco

Les Cuisines de Barbara

Photo of a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback and light hardwood floors.

オーダーメイド見せる壁収納

ライフタイム株式会社

見せる壁収納オーダーメイド収納棚キッチンとなりのダイニングに製作設置しました。一部をガラス戸にしコーヒーカップなど見せることで、楽しさと使いやすさを考えました。
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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株式会社アネストワン

Design ideas for a modern galley open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Eco-Friendly in Ball Square

Design Details

A Santos Mahogany countertop is at the center of the space atop Twilight Blue cabinets painted with a VOC -free water based finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and beige floor.

Gran Vía

Code Studio Interiorismo

Cocina.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Bilbao with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Hardwood Kitchen Cabinets and Granite Countertops

Golden Visions Design

A closer view of the kitchen shows how the light granite countertops and an ocean blue tile backsplash beautifully compliment both the light wood of the flooring and the cabinets as well as the stainless steel appliances. Golden Visions Design Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Fremont Cherry and Copper Kitchen

Anna Jacoby Interiors

This kitchen features Shaker-style cherry cabinets with a natural, clear finish, and a mix of brushed nickel, stainless steel and copper accents. The backsplash is travertine subway tiles, with a decorative band of copper and marble. Copper accessories adorn the counter tops, and a copper pendant light hangs over the sink. The flooring is a luxury vinyl tile. Photos by Ian Coleman

Blanche Kitchen

Comma Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, with island, brown benchtop, a single-bowl sink, black appliances, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Media Rooms Inc

Custom built cabinetry constructed in sequenced matched Teak veneer. Kitchen was designed by Rob Dzedzy, and fabricated and installed by Media Rooms Inc. Hanging vintage bulb light fixture in center of room was designed and fabricated by Rob Dzedzy. Kitchen includes all cabinets fit to ceiling, soft close hinges and drawers. Every bit of space is maximized for storage. Kitchen also includes distributed video and music, and an automated Lutron lighting control system, all installed by Media Rooms Inc.

Lucey

Big Sky Builders

Stainless steel appliances compliment this open kitchen floorplan with island, granite countertops and knotty pine cabinets. Big Sky Builders of Montana, inc.

1950's Cottage Craftsman Kitchen

Sadro Design Studio Inc.

Roger Turk, Northlight Photography
Small arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

McKinney Avenue Loft

Donovan Lord Design

As part of a complete remodel on this McKinney Avenue high rise condo, Edict designed a complete kitchen remodel. The cabinetry is 100% custom designed, no off the shelf or RTA cabinetry here. Made from rift cut white oak, the lighter cabinets have a clear coat natural finish and the darker cabinets are stained in an ebony finish giving a great sense of contrast and interest to this kitchen. The kitchen is packed with high end appliances including a Miele built in coffee machine, a wine fridge, Miele integrated hood and Miele gas cooktop as well as a deep single stainless steel sink, an integrated trash compactor and new integrated SubZero refrigerator. The kitchen's lighting has cable lighting for the main source of light which pulls in the industrial feel of the loft's exposed beams and ductwork, a new custom lightbox suspended above the new island with integrated LED cans and 3 pendants to light it. Also, above the ceiling panel, above the cabinets, under the cabinets and the toe kicks all have integrated LED lighting - all lighting is dimmable giving the most diverse options for a lighting solution. All of the cabinetry doors and drawers have Blum hardware and most are without handles for the most seamless look possible. Instead, one presses the drawers and cabinets and they pop open and close with soft close drawers. There is abundant deep drawer storage for easier access in the new island as well as under the cooktop and sink. The countertops are Quartz. Donovan Lord: Designer Michael Hunter: Photographer

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Go Tag Along Vintage Camper

SKP Design

Casey Spring
This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Cuisine bleue, chaque caisson est sur-mesure. Réalisation du design à la pose.

TIMBROR Home

Mise en valeur de l'association des matières et couleurs.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and white benchtop.

Secluded Hybrid Home

Texas Timber Frames

Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Eccentric Influences

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

"From the very beginning, it was obvious that Kerry Taylor is a creative, calm, solution oriented person who deals with challenges extremely well. His professionalism, knowledge, and work ethic are exemplary and his crew mirrors every one of those qualities. From structural problems that required immediate resolution to working around other contractors (flooring, windows), to everyday cleanup and protection of our surroundings, they did it all. Kerry designed and built special structures to support the cabinet crown moldings that we had purchased and which turned out not to be as we expected. We hadn't decided on everything ahead of time and the necessary resulting change orders were very decently priced and well documented in his invoices and receipts. He came in absolutely on budget and on time because he knows how to efficiently manage a project so that the workflow is smooth. We will absolutely call on him for future projects." ~ Avis D, Client Single bowl sink, double faucets, under cabinet led lighting, TV center, key cabinet, spice rack pull out, toe kick drawer, rollouts, stainless steel hood, pendant, solar tube, appliance garage. Photo by: Kerry W. Taylor

Appartement industriel chic & moderne 55m2 75010 Paris

Espaces à Rêver

Carole Sertillanges
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Arts&Crafts Interior

Identity Design, PLLC

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Orange Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink 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!