Lots of storage and workspace makes for a very functional kitchen. Roy Bryhn

Curved island with an integrated breakfast bar is the perfect setting for relaxed coffee mornings and a great place to show off your culinary skills during dinner parties.

Full House and Kitchen

Precision Cabinets Inc.

Main kitchen range and sink. With china cabinet beside floor to ceiling windows.

Navigator

Harbour City Kitchens

White gloss cabinets paired with lacquered high gloss wood panels and quartz countertops. Photographed by Jody Beck.

Double Island Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This Italian Villa kitchen features medium wood cabinets, a gas burning stove, two hanging chandeliers, and a barrel ceiling. The two islands sit in the center. One is topped with a marble granite, the other with a wood top used for bar seating for five.

Contemporary Black & White Kitchen

Ream Kitchens

The Brief By building an extension to increase the size of the kitchen, gave our Clients scope to create an open plan kitchen and informal dining space. The mixture of high Gloss White & Black Remo cabinets gives an impressive streamline look with the contrast of the Black splashback and sleek appliances. The white quartz worktop with a Quooker Fusion Boiling tap, Blanco under-mounted sink and pop out electrical socket offers style with practicality. Designer Tips The focus of the kitchen is the large island in the centre which provides spacious worktop space and a table area for informal dining and socialising. The black and white Remo cabinets offer clean lines of white with sleek black cabinets and glass splashbacks. There is plenty of hidden storage solutions including two Le Mans corner systems, a pull-out larder and large deep pan drawers. It was important that the room flowed and had storage for all our crockery, pans and small kitchen appliances, says Carolyn. One way this was achieved was through the use of colour and by using a consistent shade along all the splash back on the walls and contrasting this with the reflective white gloss on the cabinets and porcelain floor tiles. During installation Ream’s in-house kitchen fitters turned the couples design into a reality. “The Ream fitters were exceptional, really knowledgeable and tidy. We are overjoyed with our new kitchen” it is beyond words and we thank everyone at Ream for creating our stunning new kitchen” explains Carolyn. “After years of waiting, the kitchen has now really become the heart of our home” says Keith. Are you looking for a new kitchen design? Do you need kitchen ideas and advice? Speak with one of our designers or pop in for a cuppa and a consultation with our showroom designers. 01634 799 909.

Großzügige Bewegungsfreiheit und kurze Arbeitswege vereint

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Der Raum wirkt durch die umfassende Bewegungsfreiheit in den Laufwegen großzügig und komfortabel. Dabei bieten sich in der praktischen Nutzung dennoch kurze Arbeitswege durch das durchdachte Konzept. Als Highlight für das Auge wurde eine moderne Glasvitrine als Ecklösung ergänzt, die tagsüber durch die Fenstertüren, am Abend durch die Vitrinenlampe beleuchtet wird. Der große Raum wurde stilvoll mit zwei Küchenzeilen und einer mittigen Insel eingerichtet, um den Flügeltüren in den Garten ebenso Platz zu geben wie dem offenen Zugang zum Esszimmer. Dabei wurde eine Zeile als deckenhoch gestaltete Schrankwand konzipiert, in der Küchen-Elektrogeräte modernster Varianten vom Backofen über den Konvektomaten bis hin zu weiterführenden Kühlmöglichkeiten wie dem Getränkekühler mit Glasfront integriert wurden. Die weitere Zeile bietet Stauraum und ergänzende Stellflächen zur praktisch und komfortabel gestalteten Kücheninsel mit den Arbeitsbereichen. Die Kücheninsel wurde geräumig und mittig platziert, wodurch kurze Arbeitswege entstehen. Spülbereich und Kochstelle liegen nah beieinander, erhalten jedoch durch die üppigen Stellflächen viel Bewegungsfreiheit. Für die Erreichbarkeit von Vorräten und Küchenutensilien reicht die Drehung zur Schrankwand, in der zudem die hoch eingebauten Küchengeräte bereitstehen. Die Spüle wurde mit einer eleganten Einhebelmischgarnitur in mattem Schwarz ergänzt, auf Ablaufflächen wurde hingegen verzichtet. Der Kochbereich kommt hingegen mit einem modernen Dunstabzug zum Einsatz, der in das Ceranfeld eingelassen wurde. Glatte Oberflächen mit fließenden Übergängen an Fronten und Arbeitsflächen geben nicht nur optischen Schick, sondern sorgen auch für pflegeleichte Reinigungseigenschaften in der täglichen Nutzung. Als stilvolles Highlight findet sich eine moderne Glasvitrine als Ecklösung, um hübsches Geschirr und Gläser apart und praktisch erreichbar zu machen.

Maple House Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer kitchen in Farrow & Ball Hague Blue, alternate front finish RAL 9003, work surface in mitred edge Caesarstone 5000 London Grey and satin finish stainless steel with seamlessly welded double bowl sinks splashback in Honed Black marble tiles. Photography by Heather Gunn.

The Columbia Project

User

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/

Multform / Form 12 / Mörkgrått kök med massiv köksö

Multiform

Mörkgrått Multiform kök med massiva trälådor genomgående och mörkgrå faner invändigt i vitrinskåp. LED belysing i väggskåp från Beslag Design. Louis Poulsen kotten lampor över köksön är pricken över i'et.

KORIYAMA　S邸

株式会社Madre

LUX Medium Oak Matrix in McLean, VA

Studio Snaidero DC Metro

Snaidero LUX CLASSIC kitchen in Medium Oak Matrix. Photographed by Jennifer Hughes.

BINOVA Bluna Fenix NTM

User

Avoca Beach House

Woodstock Industries

Clixar Images

Beaver Creek Residence

Elements Interior Design Studio

This expansive rustic kitchen has a one of a kind custom copper range hood as a focal point. Cabinets are a custom distressed alder in a warm wood and painted green finish on the island.

Nero Greco Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Tile Work

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Inspiring Tile Work Design by Fratantoni Interior Designers! For more Inspiring Tile Work Designs- follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Los Angeles

Regal X Inc.

Expansive Kitchen with Black 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!