Seen here is our Smokey Mirror in situ at the Hereford Apartments. This product is great for small spaces and apartments.

Handleless Shaker Kitchen in Bedfordshire

Planet Furniture

We designed this handless Shaker kitchen for a beautiful family home in the stunning Bedfordshire countryside. The super-sized island is perfect for storage, food prep and eating. It's topped with Bianco Eclipsia Quartzite which is a natural product unlike the usual Quartz and the cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball's Downpipe. The sink run, wall units and large mantel have been cleverly colour matched to the Everhot Range Cooker. For a complimentary look-and-feel to the island, the worktop here is a naturally textured Steel Grey Satinato Granite. A real touch of glam has been added with the impressive mirrored splashback in Vintage Finish! Greg Bartley

Blossom Square

Coronado Interiors LTD

Kitchens

Antiquity

Stephen Byrne, Inik Designs LLC

Clever places to store everything help a stream-lined minimalist look

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Black & Silk Grey Handle-less

Arlington Interiors

Handle-less Supermatt Black island, teamed with Silk Grey Gloss & Dekton Domoos worktops. The hint of dusky Pink really works against the monochrome setting. Miele Graphite Grey Ovens and Miele downdraft hob & extractor on the island.

Limestone & Dark Grey Shaker Kitchen

Maple & Gray

Martin Edwards Photography

Leigh On Sea Extension

Kube Kitchens UK

A whole new look

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Light and bright is the first impression in this expanded kitchen, with a warm walnut Island as a centerpiece. Sub Zero refrigerator drawers allow quick access without the kids entering the work zone

Contemporary Family Kitchen

Project X Fitouts

“Great design is eliminating all unnecessary details.” We completed all the custom joinery and complete kitchen refurbishment.

Black & Silk Grey Handle-less

Arlington Interiors

Spring Grove

Lida Cucina

The kitchen runs from front to back of this large family house, with windows to three sides making it extremely light and bright. There is a run of units down each side of the room with a large rectangular island in the centre, emphasising the clean lines and linearity of the space. The cabinetry in a combination of grey oak veneer and cream gloss lacquer adds contrast in both colour and texture. The cream gloss lacquer on the cupboard doors also reflects the abundant light, as does the bronze mirror above the upstands. The linearity of the room is further emphasised by the strong vertical and horizontal divisions formed by the burnished metal plinths and golas. The cooking appliances form a horizontal row to one side of the kitchen where they are housed within columns, echoing the island. The island has a stone work top in off white, and vertical stone strips that contrast with the grey oak of the cabinets. The hob and downdraft extractor are sited on the island, with a bespoke frosted glass breakfast table at one end. The difference in height of this table breaks up the angularity of the design. On the opposite wall there is another line of base and wall units and the sink. Here, the wall units are set onto wooden back boards, which again emphasise the linearity of the design. Between the wooden backboards and the 300mm stone upstands, bronze mirrors reflecting even more light.

Wow: This Zero-Reno Kitchen Makeover Is Amazing

One Kings Lane

The Floors AFTER: This incredible design remind me of Italian marbleized paper. And cork is so soft and giving when I’m standing washing dishes. Megan installed it herself and says the process is supereasy. “In addition to being both durable and beautiful, this cork flooring is easily cut with a utility knife and then glued down with contact cement,” she says. “It’s literally a cut-and-paste install!” Photos by Lesley Unruh.

Family residence modernised with a kitchen-diner orangery

Westbury Garden Rooms

The desire for a bright, open-plan kitchen initially drew the owners of this attractive property to explore ideas for an orangery extension. Their house had a long narrow kitchen with a small dining table at one end and utility at the other, but they had visions of a large, classic styled kitchen and living space that offered modern functionality and comfort. They wanted to be able to prepare supper, dine together and then relax in the evenings, all in the same space. Having a central kitchen island with a breakfast bar, a butler sink, and a distressed mirrored splashback was also high on the client’s wish list.

Kitchen Renovation - Wheelers Hill

Damco Kitchens

Aaron Widyanto

Classic Laurelhurst Kitchen

Board & Vellum

John Wilbanks Photography

Impeccable Charm

All Star Premier Homes, LLC

Dark blue kitchen island with neutral coloured cabinets and full length larder

Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch

This sleek and sophisticated dark blue kitchen island with neutral painted cabinets creates a great entertaining space. With a larder top to hide small appliances and a full length larder for food storage it ticks all the boxes. The mirrored splashback creates a sense of space. All of our cabinets are handmade here in the UK. #kitchendesign #handmadekitchen #kitchenisland

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Love the open kitchen with oversized island with seating for 8. Built in wine frig, panelled refrigerator, professional range and hood, quartz countertops. Cabinets by Verser Cabinet Shop.

Cammeray HIA 2014 Kitchen of the year

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

Designing a modern kitchen that does not look like a kitchen might seem an impossible task, but Art of Kitchens took on the challenge and created a striking room in this lovely Cammeray home. The brief was simple: create a functional kitchen that doesn’t necessarily look like a kitchen that integrates well with the surrounding rooms and to accommodate the owners’ love of cooking and entertaining. Photos by Eliot Cohen

Beige Kitchen with Mirror 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!