Custom stainless steel kitchen exhaust hood

Handle-free Keller Kitchen finished with grey gloss doors and black veneer detailing. The worktops are a mixture of Dekton and Silestone. Appliances are a mixture of Miele and Steel Cuicine

Terrace Home Transformation

Xclusiv Built Projects

Ultra modern kitchen with ultra modern materials and appliances. Miele appliances throughout, with cooktop separated by a bench mounted Bora range hood. Kitchen joinery all supplied by Pure Interiors, surface of joinery all scratch and dent proof, not to mentioned very sleek and concealed.

Curly New Build

JMR Building Contractors Pty Ltd

live by the sea photograghy

LE CUBE

Audrey Boey Architecte d'intérieur

Cuisine ouverte avec un grand îlot. L'îlot comprend une partie snack / bar Portes escamotables pour cacher la partie évier de la cuisine.

Ash Way House

Limitless Building

A four bedroom, two bathroom functional design that wraps around a central courtyard. This home embraces Mother Nature's natural light as much as possible. Whatever the season the sun has been embraced in the solar passive home, from the strategically placed north face openings directing light to the thermal mass exposed concrete slab, to the clerestory windows harnessing the sun into the exposed feature brick wall. Feature brickwork and concrete flooring flow from the interior to the exterior, marrying together to create a seamless connection. Rooftop gardens, thoughtful landscaping and cascading plants surrounding the alfresco and balcony further blurs this indoor/outdoor line. Designer: Dalecki Design Photographer: Dion Robeson

Multi-Generational Family Kitchen, Buckinghamshire

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

This contemporary kitchen in Buckinghamshire, designed for a family spanning three generations, was nominated for a 2020 design award. This kitchen, like so many KCA kitchens, was designed with family at the heart of the project. What makes this kitchen design all the more special is the family’s involvement in the process - even the family dog, Pablo, attended the design consultation. The design is open-plan, with individual zones for cooking, dining and lounging in the informal living area. With three generations living together, the design ensures that each member of the family can enjoy the space both individually and together. The German Systemat cabinetry is finished in both Grey Pine and Putty Concrete, creating a contrasting palette that feels both warm and contemporary. The wooden textures are enhanced by sights of the garden available through the large bi-folding doors, which connect the kitchen to the outside. The peninsula kitchen island features a Silestone worktop and chunky L-shaped breakfast bar overhang, finished in two complementary tones. A smoked mirror feature wall provides the backdrop to the peninsula, detailed with open shelving; the perfect place to display the client's yoga ornaments.

Chobham Kitchen

Brayer Design

Open plan kitchen with satin matt lacquered handle-less furniture in a combination of ‘Inky Blue’ and ‘Mid-Grey’. With 'Rugged Concrete’ Quartz worktops by Caesarstone, and ‘Laurel Oak’ flooring by Moduleo, supplied and fitted in a herringbone pattern by us. Integrated oven plus microwave combi-oven, warming drawer and induction hob all by Miele.

Evans Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Blue Black and Strong White with Burnished Copper Matt Metallic on wall cabinet. Worktop in Carrara marble and splashback in Bronze Mirror glass. Photography by Nick Kane

KITCHEN

Donna Guyler Design

Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design

Waverley Residence

ASA Architects

Geoff Sumner Photography

Balaclava House

ArchiBlox

Ticked all the boxes

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Un appartement tout en couleur

Boclaud Architecture

photo ©Bertrand Fompeyrine pour BCDF studio

Currimundi

Suncity Homes

Lucas Muro Photography

Orange Grove House

Fred Architecture

Shania Shegedyn

Kew Kitchen, Study, Ensuite & Robes

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Haydn Bradbury; Photography by Yvonne Menegol

Kitchen

Otta Design

As this is a new part of the house we embraced the modernity and choose sleek, handleless blue cabintery. The bronzed mirrored splashback adds warmth as well as maximising the sense of space. The open French doors from the middle reception shows where we extended into the side return. The lower wall (restricted in height as it is now a bounary wall with neighbours) with the pitched ceiling shows where we extended into the footpath which lead from the front of the house to the rear garden as this is a semi detached house. By doing this we created enough width to have a large island and space to walk around the dining table. This layout would not have been possible with a standard side return only extension. Photography by @paullcraig

Crosby - Renovation

Big House Little House

Barn conversion - Black & Magic Grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This is one of our recent projects, which was part of a stunning Barn conversion. We saw this project transform from a Cow shed, with raw bricks and mud, through to a beautiful home. The kitchen is a Kuhlmann German handle-less Kitchen in Black supermatt & Magic Grey high gloss, with Copper accents and Dekton Radium worktops. The simple design complements the rustic features of this stunning open plan room. Ovens are Miele Artline Graphite. Installation by Boxwood Joinery Dekton worktops installed by Stone Connection Photos by muratphotography.com Bespoke table, special order from Ennis and Brown.

Contemporary 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 Contemporary 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!