Small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic splashback.

Furniture Maker's Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

The brief for this unique kitchen was for it to be ‘a huge piece of furniture’. Well….. challenge accepted. To achieve this goal, we knew that we needed to approach the design from the details outwards, so we started with the cabinet doors. As the kitchen was to be over three levels rather than the traditional two, and because we wanted to articulate the idea of ‘furniture’ rather than ‘kitchen cabinets’, we designed three complimentary cabinet doors, each with their own personalities. Door pulls and pan hooks were made from beautiful hexagonal brass rods, and drawers were lined for cutlery, utensils and cookware. A slim shelf above the splashback provided a place for kitchen essentials like salt and oil. The mid-level of the kitchen was kept clean and uncluttered by means of our signature F+B ‘School House’ off-white lacquer, so that the wood didn’t feel overpowering. But the main event is the truss shelf that spans the open side of the kitchen like a portal frame. This beautifully detailed piece of Japanese-inspired design gives space for the client’s collection of Asian ceramics, and for our bespoke Japanese shoji paper lanterns, which light the space. A unique kitchen, handmade like only a furniture maker could.

Ossington Row

Sarah Townson

Sarah Townson of Brick Row
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances and no island.

Holiday Apartment, Porthleven

Now Kitchens

Small is beautiful! It's the details in this holiday apartment in Porthleven that make all the difference. The kitchen is Masterclass Sutton H-Line (handlesless) in Heritage Grey with Oak accents on the handle rail and plinth. Solid oak shelving has been stained to match the other wood details and cleverly contrasted by industrial look lighting. The huge glass splashback in Decoglaze 'Aegean' really makes this petite kitchen stand out from the crowd.

Falsterbogatan 22b

Bjurfors Skåne

Bjurfors/ SE360
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Malmo with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Helping Hands Renovations - Kitchen

ProSource of Roanoke

Contractor: Helping Hands Renovations www.prosourceplatinum.com/helping-hands-renovations
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

50's Kitchen

Craftsman Design and Renovation

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, coloured appliances and linoleum floors.

Our Work

Lunatika

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, no island and beige floor.

Transitional Old Copper Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

3"x6" Subway Tile - 913 Old Copper
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Boca Raton Condo

Zelman Style Interiors

Photography by Thierry Dehove
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and an undermount sink.

Квартира Пресня Сити

Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

30'S

Studio ido

Les façades sont affleurantes avec des poignées creuses pour la prise de main. Le bois de peuplier est doux au toucher. Pour sa protection, un verni mat a été appliqué. Le damier bordeaux et beige d'origine en très bon état a été conservé. Il est un vrai élément de décoration 30's.

PARIS - STUDIO Trendy

Atelier B2

©JULIETTE JEM
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, no island, an undermount sink, black splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Weston Full Home Renovation

PG Kitchen & Bath

White Shaker beautiful Kitchen
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Morgan's Kitchen

Grassroots Design

JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors and a peninsula.

Maison DP Clamart

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Olivier Chabaud
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Spearmint Maple Cabinets

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - Utah

This homeowner decided to remodel her newly purchase condo. In the kitchen she chose a fun and unique color for her kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are a maple and the counter tops are a dark granite.

RV Makeovers

BEYOND PAINT

Design ideas for a small beach style galley kitchen in Tampa.

Fun and playful Residence

The New Design Project

http://alangastelum.com
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

601 Loft Condo

Wisconsin Building Supply

Originally this loft had a light maple flat panel door that didn't accentuate the lifestyle of a young professional. We increased the height of the cabinets to go to the ceiling along with making the island twice the size for entertaining. Cabinets: Dura Supreme

Small Turquoise 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!