We used low-profile chairs in the dining room and open kitchen shelving to create the feeling of spaciousness. To keep it from being visually overwhelming, the color palette was kept simple. Gray, white, black, and a warm tone that came from wood, leather, and carefully selected ceramics. The retro fridge, funky light fixture, and whimsical artwork give an offbeat, slightly masculine feel.

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Après plusieurs visites d'appartement, nos clients décident d'orienter leurs recherches vers un bien à rénover afin de pouvoir personnaliser leur futur foyer. Leur premier achat va se porter sur ce charmant 80 m2 situé au cœur de Paris. Souhaitant créer un bien intemporel, ils travaillent avec nos architectes sur des couleurs nudes, terracota et des touches boisées. Le blanc est également au RDV afin d'accentuer la luminosité de l'appartement qui est sur cour. La cuisine a fait l'objet d'une optimisation pour obtenir une profondeur de 60cm et installer ainsi sur toute la longueur et la hauteur les rangements nécessaires pour être ultra-fonctionnelle. Elle se ferme par une élégante porte art déco dessinée par les architectes. Dans les chambres, les rangements se multiplient ! Nous avons cloisonné des portes inutiles qui sont changées en bibliothèque; dans la suite parentale, nos experts ont créé une tête de lit sur-mesure et ajusté un dressing Ikea qui s'élève à présent jusqu'au plafond. Bien qu'intemporel, ce bien n'en est pas moins singulier. A titre d'exemple, la salle de bain qui est un clin d'œil aux lavabos d'école ou encore le salon et son mur tapissé de petites feuilles dorées.

Small Galley Kitchen

Wilkinson Brochier Interior Design

Open plan apartment living for urban dwellers optimizes small space city living. Here a galley kitchen in white and dark gray makes a style statement.

Williamsburg Kitchen

KSB Build

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bristol Terrace Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A contemporary, flat panel kitchen in little Greene shade of French Grey. L shape layout making the most of the onlong room with a step-back larder to provide plenty of storage without being in the way keeping a clear passage through to the garden and room for a dining table.

Asheville Mountain Modern Kitchen

RCJ Building Inc.

Custom Walnut Cabinetry, Accent Walls, Open Floor Plan
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Cheery Condo

b. blanton design

U-shaped kitchen remodel with light grey shaker cabinets and a teal herringbone backsplash.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Compact galley kitchen, with all appliances under-counter. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

The Albert Bridge Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

Tim Doyle
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Tioga Kitchen Update

Ashleys Building and Construction, LLC.

Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fitzroy North Townhouse

Lisa Breeze Architect

Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Tamara Maynes
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Black kitchen

Woods of London ltd

Neptune Black ( Charcoal) shaker ( suffolk range) kitchen with brass handles and knobs . supplied by woods of london photo's by Chris Snook
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white splashback and white appliances.

Wall of cabinets and additional counter space

Classic Homeworks

Vantage Architectural Imagery
Small transitional eat-in kitchen in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Norwalk Contemporary Kitchen Renovation

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

SCOTCH EIGHTIES KITCHEN

DANIELLA VILLAMIL INTERIORS

Open concept kitchen with a French Bistro feel. Light maple wood shelves on custom made brackets. Viking range and hood. Photo: Emily Wilson
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

WSM Craft

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

Grande boulevard Home

Trudel & Co. Interior Design

Vivian Doane
This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Small & Efficient Island Living

Vogl Architects

Photo of a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Small Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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!