The contemporized Arts and Crafts style developed for the space integrates seamlessly with the existing shingled home. Split panel doors in rich cherry wood are the perfect foil for the dark granite counter tops with sparks of blue. Dave Adams Photography

30" Gas Cooktop in Compact Kitchen

Denise Quade Design

This 30" gas cooktop is perfect for this compact kitchen, It doesn't take up too much real estate and pairs nicely with the built in oven below it. Erica Weaver

Strawbale Home in the Southwest

Tom J. Peterson, Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige splashback, grey floor and brown benchtop.

New Mexico Straw Bale

Confluence Architecture

Small kitchen with copper countertops and cedar latilla ceiling
Design ideas for a small galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with copper benchtops, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dawnsknoll Residence

MINARC

Art Gray Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, orange benchtop and blue splashback.

Cady Mountain

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photographer: Michael Skott
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Q Hut

Coughlin Architecture

Industrial u-shaped kitchen in New York with red cabinets, white splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blackheath Kitchen

piqu

A bright and bold kitchen we designed and installed for a family in Blackheath at the end of last year. The colours look absolutely stunning and the orange back-painted glass splashback really stands out (particularly when the under cabinet lights are on). All of the materials are so tactile - from the cabinets finished in Fenix to the Azzurite quartzite worktop on the Island, and the stunning concrete floor. Motion sensor Philips Hue lighting, Siemens StudioLine appliances and a Franke Tap and Sink complete the kitchen.

Bedminster Plywood Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Bespoke birch plywood kitchen handmade by Sustainable Kitchens as part of a kitchen extension renovation in Bristol. Island includes a downdraft bora extractor with a terrazzo durat worktop. Wall run includes a corian worktop and splashback, a fisher and paykel dishdrawer and a stainless steel lined breakfast cabinet

Rational orange

Lang Küchen & Accessoires

Fotos: David Straßburger www.davidstrassburger.de
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, concrete floors, with island and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchens

Antiquity

Stephen Byrne, Inik Designs LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Douglas Fir Plywood Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Douglas Fir Plywood Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Tofino Finishing Contract

HB Builders Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Sparrow Residence

Weiss Architecture Inc

Luxurious walnut and marble materials in the kitchen delight the chef and her dinner guests.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Küchen

ba Möbeldesign

Contemporary separate kitchen in Munich with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

K i T C H E N M A K E O V E R

Mariliane H. Clifton

Marquese and Partners creation
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and multiple islands.

Toro Canyon - Westlake, Austin Texas

Blue Horse Building & Design

Blue Horse Building + Design // Tre Dunham Fine Focus Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors and with island.

75 m² - Townhouse

Atelier Sagitta

Mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances and concrete floors.

Orange Kitchen with Concrete Floors 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!