A unique blend of visual, textural and practical design has come together to create this bright and enjoyable Clonfarf kitchen. Working with the owners interior designer, Anita Mitchell, we decided to take inspiration from the spectacular view and make it a key feature of the design using a variety of finishes and textures to add visual interest to the space and work with the natural light. Photos by Eliot Cohen

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Ballard Residence

Zinc Art + Interiors

Oversize floor stencil used here to echo the oversize flower pattern used in the adjacent hall. Drawer faces are cut to mimic the openings on the salvaged pantry doors. Counters and backsplash are recycled chalkboards from Ballard High School fit with a stainless edge.

Railtown Condo

The Cross Interior Design

Photography by Janis Nicolay
Eclectic kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Modern Kitchen - Loop Street

Spotlight Kitchens & Interiors

High gloss black and white kitchen for Penthouse Apartment, Cape Town South Africa. Modern finishes, soft close throughout.
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Inner City Loft

Jag Kitchens

Modern Industrial Kitchen Renovation in Inner City Auckland by Jag Kitchens Ltd.
Large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Grace

Mowlem & Co

This updated classical English hand-painted bespoke kitchen works sympathetically with its grand period property in London, offering grace and elegance in a superbly functional design for modern living Photo: Jake Fitzjones

Pretty in pastels - Deco Kitchen

Sara Slade Interiors

The brief was to create a feminine home suitable for parties and the client wanted to have a luxurious deco feel whilst remaining contemporary. We worked with a local Kitchen company Tomas Living to create the perfect space for our client in these ice cream colours. The Gubi Beetle bar stools had a bespoke pink leather chosen to compliment the scheme.

Dettagli che fanno la differenza

Francesca Babolin

Dettagli su un appartamento di circa 70 mq, in cui si è intervenuti con ristrutturazione cucina e arredamento ricercando i toni giusti per il soggiorno.

A splash of pink

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lee Kitchen

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A quietly elegant and ultimately fashionable colour scheme with fresh aqua accents for this lovely modern kitchen extension in Lee. German kitchen furniture from Ballerina-Küchen coupled with Compac Moon Quartz worksurfaces and a backpainted glass splashback work well with the warm wooden floor. The addition of a peninsular kitchen island creates a sociable seating area in the space.

Modern Kitchen

User

A kitchen remodel that incorporates sleek contemporary design with warmth mixing two tone light wood and white cabinets. Multi height counters and hidden appliances keep surfaces clear of clutter. A blackened steel shelf and counter provides a contemporary twist. A double Galley sink with preparation accessories that make work easy.

Coach House

Spratley & Partners

A creative approach to volume and placement proved key to unlocking green belt and planning restrictions for the extension to the Coach House. Surplus outbuildings were demolished and their footprint redistributed into the extension of the main house, while the material palette and site layout respect the style of a traditional farmstead courtyard. Double-height glazed links visually separate newer elements, minimising the impact on the original listed structure and enhancing views to the surrounding countryside.

Lexington Modern Home

ZeroEnergy Design

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Massena - Shell Cove II

McDonald Jones Homes

The Gourmet Kitchen will impress with Penny Round Mother of Pearl tiles for the splashback, Caesarstone White Attica benchtops and Laminex Burnished Wood cupboards to really bring home that contemporary styling.

Massena - Shell Cove II

McDonald Jones Homes

Villa Nimes

Agence Conseil Architecture sas

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hollywood Glamour

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Prospect Grove, Blackrock

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Photographer: Nikole Ramsay Stylist: Bask Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartz benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Sapir Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and glass sheet splashback.

White Kitchen with Glass Sheet 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!