Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, stone tile splashback, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

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De Reis Construction

Kitchen Remodel
This is an example of an u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

View Ridge - Modern Kitchen + Bath

Fivedot

Remodel of mid century modern kitchen. New windows and skylights bring in more light while an improved floor plan improves flow and functionality. Design - Fivedot design build Photos by cleary o'farrell

100 Square Foot Kitchen Remodel

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Greg Page Photography
Small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and soapstone benchtops.

Valley Run

JLF & Associates, Inc.

History, revived. An early 19th century Dutch farmstead, nestled in the hillside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offered a storied canvas on which to layer replicated additions and contemporary components. Endowed with an extensive art collection, the house and barn serve as a platform for aesthetic appreciation in all forms.

Craftsman Kitchen

Introspecs

View of refrigerator and cooktop runs, with a new focus on across-the-room conversations made possible by the expanded entry and counter-height peninsula. Photos by Boone Rodriguez

Thompson Residences Penthouse Suite

Nest Design Studio

Echo1 Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Tuscan Custom Home on Golf Course

Jenkins Custom Homes

Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Aviemore

V Fine Homes

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and with island.

Rustic Modern Kitchen

Regan Baker Design Inc.

A re-creation of a 1950’s home in SF, is now family friendly and perfect for entertaining. A closed floor plan was opened to maximize the beautiful downtown bay view. Architectural finishes, fixtures and accessories were selected to marry the client's rustic, yet modern industrial style. Overall pallette was inspired by the client's existing sofa and side chairs. Project was done in collaboration with Mason Miller Architect. Photography: Photo Designs by Odessa

Phinney Residence kitchen

Goforth Gill Architects

Traditional style kitchen in new home.
This is an example of an arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, metal splashback and marble benchtops.

Classic City Kitchen

Jeanne Finnerty Interior Design

a small galley kitchen opens up to the Dining Room in a 19th century Row House
Inspiration for a small traditional separate kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

View of kitchen work area

Robin Muto

This kitchen was originally a servants kitchen. The doorway off to the left leads into a pantry and through the pantry is a large formal dining room and small formal dining room. As a servants kitchen this room had only a small kitchen table where the staff would eat. The niche that the stove is in was originally one of five chimneys. We had to hire an engineer and get approval from the Preservation Board in order to remove the chimney in order to create space for the stove.

Small Contemporary Kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

A small kitchen needs to be designed by being cognizant of every kitchen item the client owns and when the kitchen is only 90 sq ft, this can be quite challenging! The original kitchen housed a double wall oven, cook top and 36” range. Since space was at a minimum and the client’s list for appliances was extensive (range, warming drawer, wine refrigerator, dishwasher, ref) we had to think quite creatively. We also had 2 doors to contend with and 2 focal points to create! The first step was to move to a 27” wide refrigerator, this gained 9 additional inches of working counter space between the sink and refrigerator. Opting for a 24” wide single bowl sink over the original 30” netted a total of 15” for a tray divider cabinet and 39” of working counter space between the sink and the refrigerator! The new 30” range was positioned as star on the same wall as the existing cook top. Since the space did not lend us the ability to balance the cabinet doors sizes on both sides of the hood, we chose a door style that focused your eyes not on the overall size of the door, but on the vertical detailing. The subtle grain of the Rift White Oak further minimized the odd sizing of the doors. (NOTE: THE COLOURS OF THE KITCHEN ARE REPRESENTED PROPERLY IN THE PHOTO OF THE RANGE WALL) To help create a visual width of the room – we used a glass tile set in a horizontal pattern. Our ultimate goal for this space was to create a calm and flowing space, all appliances are fully integrated to enhance the visual flow to the room. Materials used: • Sink: Blanco Silgranite 511-714 – 24” undermount • Faucet: Moen Showhouse S71709CSL – Satin Chrome • ISE Water filter and Hot water dispenser • Neil Kelly Signature Cabinets – FSC Certified Riftsawn White Oak, Low VOC finish, Non Urea Added Formaldehyde Plywood construction • Sugastune pulls • Appliance pulls: Atlas • Granite – Aqualine • Flooring: Solida 6mm glue down cork • Tile: Opera Glass – Stilato Satin • Paint: Devine – Low VOC paint • Appliances: o Hood – Venta Hood o Range – Jennair o Refrigerator – SubZero o Dishwasher – Bosch o Warming Drawer – Dacor o Wine Refrigerator – U-line • Lighting – Compact fluorescent recessed Cans • Undercabinet lighting – Zenon

Transitional Mediterranean Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Transitional/Spanish Kitchen -Although this was a great space to work with the client had many requirements which took quite of bit of planning to fulfill. And though he changed from a more Traditional style to a more Contemporary version in the middle of the project we were able to create a beautiful Transitional space that is uniquely his.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional galley separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Donna Dufresne

Donna DuFresne Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Portland with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Classically Cozy Kitchen

Kristina Ciccu Interior Design

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Separate Kitchen 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!