When Von Tobel Michigan City designer Savanah Ruoff’s clients needed help with new kitchen cabinets, she definitely answered the call! This award-worthy kitchen features Kemper Choice cabinets in Justin with a Maritime finish, quartz countertops & backsplash, and an undermount sink. A brass faucet, globe lights, a boho rug, and stainless steel appliances finish the space. Inspired by this look? Schedule your free consultation with one of our design experts today!

Hollow Renovation

Square Inch Design

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel and Renovation

Studio JKL

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in London with engineered quartz splashback, black appliances and multi-coloured floor.

CASA DB | roma

ELLE architetture | LUIGI LONGO architetto

Nella cucina, il rivestimento, molto caratteristico è usato sia a pavimento che a parete, a contrasto con il rigore della cucina total white.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Rome with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation totale d'un 64m² aux charmes de l'ancien

POËSIS STUDIO

La cuisine est sobre, élégante et lumineuse. Les façades gris clair, associés au quartz aspect marbre, sont réchauffés par les façades basses en chêne. En y ajoutant quelques touches de laiton, la cuisine devient ainsi un espace moderne sophistiqué et accueillant.

Sydenham Kitchen

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A lovely mix of materials in this long galley kitchen. The German manufactured handle less kitchen furniture is a mix of matt lacquer in light pepper grey and diamond oak effect. This has been coupled with a dramatic dark stone – Dekton Laurent, which has been used for the worktops and a full height stone backsplash. We’ve broken up the length with a small peninsular island to add interest, extra storage, more worktop space, and a seating area that overlooks the garden.

Lake Forest Park Kitchen Renovation

Neil Kelly Company

In addition to updating their mid-90s kitchen with a brighter, fresher aesthetic, the homeowners wanted to optimize their view of Lake Washington. This custom kitchen remodel blends modern functionality with traditional touches. Design features include walnut open shelving that's under-lit, sconces above every window, and light blue raffia wallpaper.

COCINA CASA IMAGEN

bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Shaker White Kitchen Remodel Charlotte, NC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Lauren Hunt of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlotte, NC in collaboration with Modern Restoration, this transitional white, shaker inspired kitchen remodel features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Rockwell door style with a painted Dove White finish. Kitchen countertops and backsplash feature Cambria in the color Annicca. The kitchen also features KitchenAid appliances. According to Lauren, "It was really important for us to create functional storage as there is limited cabinet space. Rollouts in the pantry, tray dividers above the oven/microwave combo and spice and utensil pullouts by the range helped us achieve that goal. We were also able to use Merillat Masterpiece's double waste basket sink base so we did not have to sacrifice precious cabinet space elsewhere. I absolutely love this kitchen and working together with my clients to create this space." Added the client, "Lauren was lovely to with from start to finish. The end result is not only beautiful, but highly functional as well. It achieved all our goals." Photos courtesy of Six Cents Media LLC.

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SANTOS ESTUDIO LOGROÑO

Amueblamiento de cocina en laminado blanco innsbruck de santos con encimera dekton entzo y equipo de electrodomesticos bsch en colaboración con RQH Logroño.

An Influencer's Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Michel Ange | 240m² | Rénovation complète

Murs et Merveilles

Dans la cuisine sur-mesure, l'inox et le bleu se marient.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lutz Project

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our take on an updated traditional style kitchen with touches of farmhouse to add warmth and texture.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Riverside Drive Apartment

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

The kitchen has a mix of painted white wood and walnut cabinetry. The wood panels conceal kitchen appliances such as the fridge and dishwasher.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chigwell Painted Inset Handle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

We love the look of this Quooker Fusion boiling water tap in the patinated brass finish. It matches our burnished brass inset handles beautifully. The sink in this kitchen is the Kohler Deerfield SmartDivide sink and the worktops are SG Carrara quartz. A ceramic or white sink is easier to match with brass taps and other hardware as stainless steel sinks can sometimes clash.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

REFORMA COCINA Y BAÑO EN PALLEJA

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

AN EAST LONDON GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

FPArchitects have restored and refurbished a four-storey grade II listed Georgian mid terrace in London's Limehouse, turning the gloomy and dilapidated house into a bright and minimalist family home. Located within the Lowell Street Conservation Area and on one of London's busiest roads, the early 19th century building was the subject of insensitive extensive works in the mid 1990s when much of the original fabric and features were lost. FPArchitects' ambition was to re-establish the decorative hierarchy of the interiors by stripping out unsympathetic features and insert paired down decorative elements that complement the original rusticated stucco, round-headed windows and the entrance with fluted columns. Ancillary spaces are inserted within the original cellular layout with minimal disruption to the fabric of the building. A side extension at the back, also added in the mid 1990s, is transformed into a small pavilion-like Dining Room with minimal sliding doors and apertures for overhead natural light. Subtle shades of colours and materials with fine textures are preferred and are juxtaposed to dark floors in veiled reference to the Regency and Georgian aesthetics.

Navy Boho-Glam Kitchen

Von Tobel

Modern high-gloss white & wood kitchen | Bedford Park-Nortown, Toronto

O.NIX Kitchens & Living

This high-gloss lacquered Störmer, German kitchen, was designed using a horizontal handle-less aluminum gola profile for door and drawer openings. The main finished used in this kitchen is a white high gloss lacquer with matching laser edges, paired with a thermo-pine structured HPL laminate. Units consisted of: Blum Legrabox deep pan drawers, pan drawers with inner drawers, corner lemans, bi-fold wall units, open shelves, tall unit with inner pan drawers, tall glass unit with glass shelves, custom coffee niche with pull-out shelf and built-in drawer, built-in oven tall unit and built-in LED lighting throughout. Island features deep pan drawers and an open niche for microwave and small accessories storage. In addition, a unique a L-shape built-in table designed using live-edge solid walnut. The handle-less aluminum gola continues to wrap around the island to create continuous lines. Plinth LED lighting surrounds entire island.

Separate Kitchen with Engineered Quartz 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!