Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Кухня

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Основной вид кухни.
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Walnut and Black Modern Kitchen Remodel

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with multiple islands, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Best ceilings by Fratantoni Interior designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Exposed beams painted to match the white modern kitchen design.
Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Art Deco Family Kitchen on Upper East Side

Gail Green Interiors

A series of porthole openings are created, starting in the bar area and following through to the dining area, to evoke an open airy feeling that is both functional and metaphoric in reflecting back on the real portholes it mirrors.

Dark Grey Inset Shaker Cabinets D3

The Cabinet Broker

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and white floor.

Contemporary Farm House

User

Two tone painted cabinets with 180fx Formica Dolce Vita countertops and a stainless steel drop in sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

Contemporary Toronto Butlers Pantry

Jennifer Backstein Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and porcelain floors.

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Waterside Penthouse Remodel

Interiors Unlimited

Luxurious waterfall peninsula attaches to a second kitchen peninsula to create a maximized storage area across from the dining room.
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

West Bloomfield Kitchen Remodel

Designs By Liv

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

New Modern Kitchen

Cobex Roofing

Mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Garden - Bathroom and Kitchen

Pearl Remodeling

This project’s goal was to create modern and functional bathrooms and a kitchen for a family. We added new quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances bring some life to kitchen. Countertop space was a priority for this project so we designed the kitchen to maximize countertop space but still have enough space to move around in. For the bathroom it was important to add modern features. In the master bathroom we added a walk in shower with two shower heads and some very stylish floors. Check them out!!

High End Beautiful Marble Kitchen

Natural Stone Solutions Millworks

Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Small Kitchen, Big Style

Olamar Interiors

This tiny kitchen got a huge makeover and it is now incredibly functional. We took advantage of every inch of space, adding storage wherever possible. A small, hard to access pantry was moved to the front of the kitchen and lower cabinets now line the entire kitchen perimeter. Even the hard to reach lower corners have pull out lazy susan style cabinets. The lighting before was commercial and unappealing. We created a faux tray ceiling and added a modern fixture to compliment the recessed lighting. Quartz countertops, white subway tile and a faux marble floor keep the small space light. A blue scroll accent tile adds personality. Photography by Liz Ernest Photography

Contemporary warm kitchen

Andrea Duran Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

U-shaped Kitchen with White Floor 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!