Photo of a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Rénovation tendance dans le 17ème arrondissement - Projet Torricelli

Mon Concept Habitation

Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, no island, beige benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Paris XV - 2 pièces au coeur de Commerce - 47 M2

AdvizHome

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, no island and grey floor.

Janice Way

Design Lab Home Design Center

The Kitchen The previous kitchen was a dated plan which cutoff the family room and living room / dining room area with walls and arch ways to enter each room. The space had a lot of cabinets, but was too small and felt crowded with more than a couple people in the kitchen at once. The client loved that the kitchen had a lot of natural light with a huge window looking out to the yard and wanted to incorporate a design that had as much natural light but included a more open feel with an island everyone could sit around. She also wanted a nice big vent hood over a cooktop. The challenge was on! Our NEW and Improved design gave our client 2 new tall windows with a brand new custom wood vent hood in the middle of both of them. We moved her cooktop to where the original sink was once located and created a whole new kitchen setting. The sink went on the island along with a pull out microwave drawer and the dishwasher. We made sure to add a lot of storage pull outs throughout the kitchen and nitched out the island for bar stools to not take away space from the family room. Both walls separating the family room and living / dining room areas came down and the family room was reinforced with a new wood beam that we stained to match the flooring. Cabinets are a white shaker on the perimeter with glass cabinets by her kitchen table. On the island we chose a Grey Stone shaker with shiplap on each finished side. The countertops are a Calacatta Verona Quartz with really pretty veining that we took up the walls on each side of the windows and vent hood. Hardware is in a brushed nickel and faucet by Brizio. A new pantry complete with barn door was also added under the stairs for more storage. This kitchen is now an open plan that gives our homeowners everything they wished for.

PADDINGTON Apartment

STUDIO OSCAR LEA.

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Reusing of clay roof tiles as vernacular element

manoj patel design studio

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Ahmedabad with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey floor.

Beach Style Kitchen

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

St Maur Road

Oliver Leech Architects

A Victorian terraced house, belonging to a photographer and her family, was extended and refurbished to deliver on the client’s desire for bright, open-plan spaces with an elegant and modern interior that’s the perfect backdrop to showcase their extensive photography collection.

Atelier Steve, APPARTEMENT BATIGNOLLES

User

Bertrand Fompeyrine Photographe
Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Дизайн трех комнатной квартиры в ЖК АРТ СИТИ

Студия дизайна интерьера Кристины Артебякиной

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Transformation d'un local en loft

Atelier Aim

Inspiration for a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Crawford Road - Thomasz Developments

Crib Creative

Thomasz Developments
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Appartement scandinave au cœur du pays voironnais ( 38 )

Lifestyle Decoration

Sandrine rivière
This is an example of a large scandinavian kitchen in Grenoble with white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and white appliances.

Sunny Side Up Kitchen

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Bernard André Photography
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

APPARTEMENT PARIS X

Bénédicte Montussac

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Tunde Decor, LLC

Completely modernized and changed this previously dated kitchen. We installed a stovetop with downdraft rather than an overhead vent.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and ceramic splashback.

Парус

ООО "ТопИнтерьер"

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, with island and white floor.

Nos réalisations

Maisons Arlogis Colmar

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Strasbourg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lichtdurchfluteter Innenausbau

Tischlerei Backmann

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

White Kitchen with a Drop-in 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!