D-Max Photography
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Asquith Kitchen

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

This beautiful new Asquith kitchen offers both style and substance in equal measure. The owners of this home wanted to get rid of their old, dark timber and black granite kitchen and update it with a new one with good looks and the increased practically of plenty of storage and a space for casual dining. With this particular kitchen, the owners' biggest requirement was functionality. They love entertaining, so the kitchen needed to be ideal to withstand the rigors of dinner party preparation. As always, good looks were also high on the list. Photos by Eliot Cohen

LG House - Kitchen

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LG House (Edmonton Design :: thirdstone inc. [^] Photography :: Merle Prosofsky
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Open Concept Kitchen - Gray Quartz Countertops - Issaquah WA

Dream Home Construction

Kitchen remodeling part of a complete home remodel - all walls in living room and old kitchen removed, ceiling raised for an open concept design, kitchen includes white shaker cabinet with gray quartz counter tops and glass tile backsplash, all stock items which was making the work expedited and kept the client on budget. also featuring large windows and doors To maximize backyard view.

THAT'S FUSION

VINTAGENCY

Interior Design by VINTAGENCY Light Concept: Studio Lux Foto: © VINTAGENCY Fotograf: Ludger Paffrath Styling: Boris Zbikowski
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Berlin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, white cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Upper West Side Combo

StudioLAB

The owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.

Caledonia Loop, Coogee

CONTEMPO DESIGN

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen pantry in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Küche im Dachgeschoss

Lignatus - Die Wohnmanufaktur

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dortmund with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Longueville Kitchen

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Photo of a kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Современный Кухня

Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

CARRARA KITCHEN

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

tommaso giunchi
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen | Shaker Cabinets | Wood Tile Plank Floors

WREEDONE ("re-done")

This customer wanted to brighten and update a VERY dated and cramped kitchen. The end result accomplished all of the desired results and looks amazing!

Modern Living Washington DC

William L. Feeney Architect LLC

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Provincial Kitchen With Mouthwatering Butler's Pantry

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Did we say mouthwatering? We all wish we could have a butler's pantry this well organised. Open shelving in a butler's pantry keeps everything readily accessible, a combination of deep and shallow shelving ensures there is a place for everything. Adjustable shelving allows for changes in what you want to store. Tim Turner Photography

Mansard roof extension and creation of 3 rental flats

VORBILD Architecture

U-shape kitchen with handless cabinets and wooden worktops. White cabinets. Black splashback. Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Collins

Florida Designer Cabinetry

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors, with island, panelled appliances and grey floor.

The Gem in Oyster Bay

User

The brief called for a design with clean lines, simplicity and a warm colour palette. The open plan layout and new floors tiles heavily influenced the material selection for the kitchen as the flooring was to be replaced and had to tie in with the warmth of the terracotta tiles outside on the neighbouring balcony. Latte caesarstone bench top. Deco glaze maltese glass splashback. Natural satin white cabinets. Double drop in bowl.

Maylands Residence

Tascone Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Murrumbateman Rural

Plan It Green

Kitchen with butlers pantry and large splashback window to take advantage of the rural outlook Claudine Thornton - 4 Corners Photo
This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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!