Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, an island, grey floors and blue cabinets.

This stylish painted Brompton kitchen from McCarron & Co in this beautiful Edwardian property presents a clean, modern look without being too contemporary and it complements the traditional elements within the property. The kitchen features a combination of painted cabinets and natural oak with the worktops in a modern quartz. The design encompasses plenty of worktops and Wolf and Miele appliances as well as a high breakfast bar which conceals the preparation area when guests are seated in the dining area. A stunning ceiling lantern naturally lights the area between the large kitchen and dining area. Photographer: Trevor Richards

Susie Miles Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, a double-bowl sink, marble worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

When the homeowners purchased this Victorian family home, they immediately set about planning the extension that would create a more viable space for an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Approximately two years later their dream home is now finished. The extension was designed off the original kitchen and has a large roof lantern that sits directly above the main kitchen and soft seating area beyond. French windows open out onto the garden which is perfect for the summer months. This is truly a classic contemporary space that feels so calm and collected when you walk in – the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern family living. Carefully zoning the kitchen, dining and living areas was the key to the success of this project and it works perfectly. The classic Lacanche range cooker is housed in a false chimney that is designed to suit the proportion and scale of the room perfectly. The Lacanche oven is the 100cm Cluny model with two large ovens – one static and one dual function static / convection with a classic 5 burner gas hob. Finished in stainless steel with a brass trim, this classic French oven looks completely at home in this Humphrey Munson kitchen. The main prep area is on the island positioned directly in front of the main cooking run, with a prep sink handily located to the left hand side. There is seating for three at the island with a breakfast bar at the opposite end to the prep sink which is conveniently located near to the banquette dining area. Delineated from the prep area by the natural wooden worktop finished in Portobello oak (the same accent wood used throughout the kitchen), the breakfast bar is a great spot for serving drinks to friends before dinner or for the children to have their meals at breakfast time and after school. The sink run is on the other side of the L shape in this kitchen and it has open artisan shelves above for storing everyday items like glassware and tableware. Either side of the sink is an integrated Miele dishwasher and a pull out Eurocargo bin to make clearing away dishes really easy. The use of open shelving here really helps the space to feel open and calm and there is a curved countertop cupboard in the corner providing space for storing teas, coffees and biscuits so that everything is to hand when making hot drinks. The Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer has Nickleby cabinetry surrounding it with space above for storing cookbooks but there is also another under-counter fridge in the island for additional cold food storage. The cook’s pantry provides masses of storage for dry ingredients as well as housing the freestanding microwave which is always a fantastic option when you want to keep integrated appliances to a minimum in order to maximise storage space in the main kitchen. Hardware throughout this kitchen is antique brass – this is a living finish that weathers with use over time. The glass globe pendant lighting above the island was designed by us and has antique brass hardware too. The flooring is Babington limestone tumbled which has bags of character thanks to the natural fissures within the stone and creates the perfect flooring choice for this classic contemporary kitchen. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

Alexandria Hall / A-H Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in London with white splashback, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, integrated appliances and brown floors.

Live by the sea Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and brown floors.

© Laetitia Jourdan Photography
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Gloucestershire with a built-in sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige floors and black worktops.

Sara Moiola | Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Zoë Noble Photography A labour of love that took over a year to complete, the evolution of this space represents my personal style whilst respecting rental restrictions. With an emphasis on the significance of individual objects and some minimalist restraint, the multifunctional living space utilises a high/low mix of furnishings. The kitchen features Ikea cupboards and custom shelving. A farmhouse sink, oak worktop and vintage milk pails are a gentle nod towards my country roots.

Luxe industrial style kitchen by Classic Interiors combining painted dark grey doors with burnished brass wall cupboard doors. The wall is clad in Dekton Radium to match the worktops.

Kitchen Architecture - bulthaup b3 furniture in alpine white, dark aluminium and natural structured oak.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, an island, grey floors, white worktops, black splashback and black appliances.

High gloss white kitchen with solid surface worktop and stainless steel appliances. A small breakfast bar area was included in the compact space.
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and a breakfast bar.

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in Edinburgh with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.

Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, white splashback, coloured appliances and white cabinets.

Inspiration for a medium sized scandi l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and blue cabinets.

Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy http://www.simonkennedy.net/

Photo of a medium sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, beige floors, grey worktops and an island.

Edward Park
This is an example of a small contemporary grey and cream u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and a breakfast bar.