Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Deephaven Nantucket Remodel

Boyer Building Corporation

Beautiful white kitchen with custom cabinetry throughout. Love the scullery peaking out as an extra space for prep work.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Greenwood Village Home Renovation

MARGARITA BRAVO

Our design studio fully renovated this beautiful 1980s home. We divided the large living room into dining and living areas with a shared, updated fireplace. The original formal dining room became a bright and fun family room. The kitchen got sophisticated new cabinets, colors, and an amazing quartz backsplash. In the bathroom, we added wooden cabinets and replaced the bulky tub-shower combo with a gorgeous freestanding tub and sleek black-tiled shower area. We also upgraded the den with comfortable minimalist furniture and a study table for the kids. ---Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/greenwood-village-home-renovation

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

parete di fondo a specchio
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, coffered, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Georgian Family Home

NB Interiors UK

Kitchen area, clean, minimal and high end
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Essex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Forêt

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Contemporary kitchen design with greige shaker doors, styled with brass hexagon handles andwhite dekton countertop. Corner shelving in vintage oak and bespoke made roman blinds.

Renovation - Modern Sophistication

Bella Vista Developments

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel Ijamsville MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Maggie Walker of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Frederick, MD collaborated with Bucheimer Company Design & Build to create a traditional kitchen remodel featuring Greenfield cabinetry. The kitchen cabinets are the Deerfield door style with a Beaded Inset in the Gardenia painted finish. The kitchen countertop is Taj Mahal granite with a Rohl sink and fixtures. The kitchen design features a custom-built dog food and water station with running water on the outward facing portion of the kitchen peninsula. Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

Barrington Waterfront Home

Tuck and Tuck Architects

Shingle style waterfront cottage
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

View of the kitchen

Escala Architecture

The kitchen's design was based on making the central island the heart of the house.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

The Wainwright House

Expose Design Group Inc.

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with open cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Küche Black@White

Kortboyer Küchen und Möbel nach Maß

Hier ist eine hochschwertige Einbauküche in U-Form in schwarz und weiß zu sehen. Die Einbaugeräte kommen alle vom Hersteller Miele.
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Canyon Creek Project

Cabinet Crew

Dark cabinets are the center of attention in this stunning Alaskan home. They feature full extension glides, soft close drawers and doors. Also including premium painted maple cabinets, complete with dove hardware drawer boxes, and options for pull outs and accessories. Highlighted with gold hardware and paired with contrasting counters, these dark cabinets give a dramatic flare to both of these kitchen and bathroom spaces.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This kitchen went through an extensive re-vamp. After completely gutting the original kitchen, we began to move appliances and plumbing around. We moved the sink in the island to under the window, We moved the dishwasher to be next to the sink, we moved the refrigerator over and created an opening so you can walk directly to the dining room from the kitchen, where before you could not do this. All the appliances are panel ready, except the microwave drawer that is now located in the island. This kitchen was unrecognizable once we finished.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

Light Grey Cothele and Oak kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Olivier & Sandrine - Cuisine noire et bois

Lily Cuisines & Cie

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Boston Kitchen Remodel

Cornerstone Home Renovators

Kitchen remodel which features base cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams Dyers Woad, SW-9071, with upper cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams, Pure White, SW-7005. Counters are Nero Mist from MSI. Wall tile is Ann Sacks, Savoy wall tile in RicePaper. Knobs on cabinets are Riverwood knobs from Schoolhouse.com.

U-shaped Kitchen with Granite Splashback 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!