This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige benchtop.

Chicago Condo Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

This gray transitional kitchen consists of open shelving, marble counters and flat panel cabinetry. The paneled refrigerator, white subway tile and gray cabinetry helps the compact kitchen have a much larger feel due to the light colors carried throughout the space. Photo credit: Normandy Remodeling

Morgan Creek Estate

Herlong Architects

Small beach style galley kitchen pantry in Charleston with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира 37 кв. м Дубнинская ул., Москва

Анна Малютина

Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse kitchen with Small Center Island

KraftMaster Renovations

This quaint farm house kitchen has it all from a kitchen island with storage to wooden shelves and stainless steel appliances. Bob Gockeler
This is an example of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Rooksmoor Mills

Lydia Allen Interiors

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Le Chesnay - Rénovation complète

Facil'Rénov

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 45m².
This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with solid surface benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Essence of Japan, Ealing, London

Yoko Kloeden Design

Small asian u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Eaglerock, CA

Tamara Marie Designs

This fun and quirky kitchen is all thing eclectic. Pink tile and emerald green cabinets make a statement. With accents of pine wood shelving and butcher block countertop. Top it off with white quartz countertop and hexagon tile floor for texture. Of course, the lipstick gold fixtures!

Pietra Di Cardoso Grigio In-Side Collection

Ollin Stone

The great traditional Italian architectural stones: Porfido, Piasentina, Cardoso. These materials have been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

Reforma integral de un piso de 40m2 en Madrid

StudioMadera s.l.

Small scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a small country galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Bungalows & Butcherblock

Jones Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Special-style

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Rénovation tendance dans le 17ème arrondissement - Projet Torricelli

Mon Concept Habitation

Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, no island, beige benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Paris XV - 2 pièces au coeur de Commerce - 47 M2

AdvizHome

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, no island and grey floor.

PADDINGTON Apartment

STUDIO OSCAR LEA.

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

МОРСКАЯ ИЛЛЮЗИЯ

Ася Гриб

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey splashback.

Small Kitchen with a Drop-in 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!