Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Hampshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Flooring

Arthur's Flooring

This is an example of a small arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Longer Countertop Makes Entertaining Easier

Michelle's Interiors

Through the French doors behind the island is the dining room, conveniently close to the kitchen. I extended the granite countertop beneath the upper white cabinets so that family and friends can easily drop off their dishes as they enter the kitchen from the dining room after a meal.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen Transformation

Erika Altenhofen, CKBD

Arts and Crafts kitchen remodel in turn-of-the-century Portland Four Square, featuring a custom built-in eating nook, five-color inlay marmoleum flooring, maximized storage, and a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic tile backsplash. Photography by Kuda Photography

Updated Rustic

ABC Design Concepts

Updated "Rustic" warm, inviting kitchen. With a brown undertone on lightly stained Maple cabinets, quartz counterop on perimeter and natural walnut butcherblock on a painted gray island. Lots of neutral tones with lots of interest.

Cozy Farmhouse Cottage

Bearded Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Island with Microwave Drawer and Cookbook Storage

Michelle's Interiors

Recessed panel cabinets in two finishes give this contemporary kitchen a clean-lined, uncluttered look. To keep the client’s cookbooks handy but organized, I designed open storage for them on the back side of the island. They are protected from spills, but easy to reach. Our clients don’t use their microwave much, so I placed the built-in Sharp microwave drawer on the back of the island where it out of the way but easily accessible.

Transitional Masterpiece by Fratantoni design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Cambridge - Light Grey

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Colour: Light Grey Worktops: Quartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

5986 Forbes Ct Show Home

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Small kitchen remodel in Elmira

Kitchen & Bath Gallery of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Kitchens

Preissless Design, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Harbor View Galley

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Terri Sears. Photography by Melissa M. Mills.
Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Nashville with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, porcelain splashback, light wood cabinets, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen in Pompton Lakes - 07/2021

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Washingtonville Cherry Kitchen

User

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Rustic Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

We found a granite slab that complimented the wood floor and we built the color palette around that. We opened the wall between the dining room and the kitchen, and updated the lighting and paint colors to make it a more special room to be in. We moved all the appliances around and improved the layout, flow and clearances. We also gave designated seating at the island and the peninsula so guests did not interrupt the cooks flow during meal preparation. The custom painted hood and the Blue Roma granite at the island and backsplash are a show stopper in the kitchen.

Kitchens

McCarley Custom Cabinets

McCarley Cabinets
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hale Navy

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Colorful & Organized Small Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

The in-law suite kitchen could only be in a small corner of the basement. The kitchen design started with the question: how small can this kitchen be? The compact layout was designed to provide generous counter space, comfortable walking clearances, and abundant storage. The bold colors and fun patterns anchored by the warmth of the dark wood flooring create a happy and invigorating space. SQUARE FEET: 140

Separate Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!