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Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Murray Street - Loft Kitchen Renovation
Murray Street - Loft Kitchen Renovation
Gallery KBNYGallery KBNY
White shaker cabinets with quartz countertop and backsplash.
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Sheikalo Grey and gold
Sheikalo Grey and gold
FineLine Kitchens, Inc.FineLine Kitchens, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, marble splashback, a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design ShowroomHancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom
Agility Contracting “Farm Kitchen”, North Yarmouth
Inspiration for a rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops and glass-front cabinets.
Modern Warmth in Cherry Creek North
Modern Warmth in Cherry Creek North
UserUser
Midcentury kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Cabinet wall with pantry pullout, appliance garages & plenty of shelves & drawers.
Expansive traditional kitchen in Columbus with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, metro tiled splashback and multicoloured worktops.
Stone Creek Ranch
Stone Creek Ranch
Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor LivingAllied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white splashback and grey floors.
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Brighton East Mixed Use
Brighton East Mixed Use
Megowan ArchitecturalMegowan Architectural
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
The Rise - Eden Beach
The Rise - Eden Beach
UserUser
D-Max
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and window splashback.
Wood Island Camp
Wood Island Camp
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Jeff Roberts Imaging
Photo of a medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, integrated appliances, no island, brown floors, window splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Mill Valley Modern Farmhouse
Mill Valley Modern Farmhouse
Love & InteriorsLove & Interiors
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Natural + Colorful Kitchen
Natural + Colorful Kitchen
Sopher Sparn Architects LLCSopher Sparn Architects LLC
Midcentury open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, an island, black worktops and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Michael McKinley and Associates, LLCMichael McKinley and Associates, LLC
Light blue/gray shaker cabinets combine with blue Grove Brickworks subway tile by Waterworks to create a serene kitchen. The refrigerator and freezer columns are divided by a small counter top and storage area. The pantry is tucked around the corner from the glass front china cabinet.
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Beach House 2
Beach House 2
Kitchens By ClayKitchens By Clay
Coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
8th Street Townhouse
8th Street Townhouse
nunenune
Nicole Franzen
This is an example of a traditional enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Rénovation complète d'appartement
Rénovation complète d'appartement
HPDesignHPDesign
This is an example of a scandi kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.

Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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Jennings Project
Jennings Project
AJM Designs IncAJM Designs Inc
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Palm Beach Reno
Palm Beach Reno
Baylee Deyon DesignBaylee Deyon Design
Claudia Bell
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
Edina Kitchen Remodel
Edina Kitchen Remodel
Petrichor Custom BuildersPetrichor Custom Builders
Custom Kitchen Remodel in Edina
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
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