Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lurline Bay House I Part 2

D'Cruz Design Group

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Oakley Home Builders

This kitchen features Venetian Gold Granite Counter tops, White Linen glazed custom cabinetry on the parameter and Gunstock stain on the island, the vent hood and around the stove. The Flooring is American Walnut in varying sizes. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog.

Modern New Home in Hampstead - Kitchen Bar

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Home designed by Black and Milk Interior Design firm. They specialise in Modern Interiors for London New Build Apartments. https://blackandmilk.co.uk

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Heaver Estate family home

Imperfect Interiors

This Shaker kitchen in our SW17 Heaver Estate family home is cosy but elegant, and great for entertaining friends and family. We sanded and re-stained the floors, painted the kitchen & added new cupboard knobs to make it feel more premium

SKYCROFT KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Cabinetry in a fresh, green color with accents of rift oak evoke a mid-century aesthetic that blends with the rest of the home.
Small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1930's House Renovation - Bear Flat, Bath

Lacey Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

Lillian Dr.

Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

St Heliers Kitchen

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

This contemporary, elegant G-shaped kitchen is an example of how to achieve the “Wow” factor while working within the existing space. It not only looks spectacular but includes clever design elements that gives the client the extra space they required while being a welcome place to gather.

The Oasis Tiny Home Kitchen

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers and black cabinets. The silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. The mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Hastings

Artisan Craft Homes

Inspiration for a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel & LVP Flooring

Calista Kitchen & Bath

Newly Remodeled Kitchen In Punta Gorda FL with Marsh Cabinets and new Backsplash Tile
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Light Filled White Kitchen with Seafoam Accents

Amazing Spaces

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Casa nuova nel verde e nella luce

Liadesign

Liadesign
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Elsternwick Apartment

Jasmine McClelland Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Valencia Walnut - Private Residence

CRAFT Artisan Wood Floors

Q: Tell us about your Valencia floor. A: Out of all our interior selections, we began with our choice of flooring. Even though the Valencia Walnut flooring is softer than most wood species, we are careful with it, and Walnut is what we wanted. Our Walnut floor feels almost cushiony underfoot compared to Oak or Hickory. We are careful not to drag furniture over it and we do not wear our outside shoes in the house. I’ve done a lot of work with Walnut so I knew how it would perform. The feeling you get from Walnut is worth putting up with the risk of damage. I love that it’s like a piece of beautiful furniture. We lie on it and do our stretches on it. It’s super comfortable. The Walnut flooring is the significant feature for creating the luxurious, warm and cozy atmosphere for the house we were wanting.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott DuBose Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

New Construction in Charlotte, NC

Walker Woodworking

This large, custom kitchen has multiple built-ins and a large, cerused oak island. There is tons of storage and this kitchen was designed to be functional for a busy family that loves to entertain guests.

U-shaped Kitchen with a Double-bowl 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!