From an interior designer's perspective, this kitchen epitomizes modern luxury with its clean lines and minimalist allure. The central island, commands attention as the heart of the space, seamlessly blending style and functionality. Bespoke cabinetry contributes to the contemporary aesthetic, while the tiled floors add a touch of refinement and durability to the design.

Spacious Barn Conversion Classic In-Frame Kitchen

Handmade Kitchen Co

A beautiful barn conversion that underwent a major renovation to be completed with a bespoke handmade kitchen. What we have here is our Classic In-Frame Shaker filling up one wall where the exposed beams are in prime position. This is where the storage is mainly and the sink area with some cooking appliances. The island is very large in size, an L-shape with plenty of storage, worktop space, a seating area, open shelves and a drinks area. A very multi-functional hub of the home perfect for all the family. We hand-painted the cabinets in F&B Down Pipe & F&B Shaded White for a stunning two-tone combination.

Modern Coastal Barn

Bakker Design

A Double-Island Cook's Paradise

Hobsons Choice

Island one features plenty of preparation space plus a large sink, Quooker boiling hot-water tap and second dishwasher. On the rear is a beautiful bulthaup walnut breakfast bar, which adds further warmth to the bulthaup colour scheme of Flint and Gravel.

Reforma de cocina en Barcelona

Grupo Inventia

A lo largo de toda la cocina se colocaron armarios y cajones para el almacenaje de cocina.

Modern Kitchen with Double Island

Sea Island Builders LLC

The perfect modern kitchen with a double island. The stainless steel hood above the modern island is high enough to function yet not obstruct the views. The dark wood grain cabinetry contrast the light white tile floors and marble looking backsplash. Countertops are Ceasarstone Frosty Carrena. Photo by Tripp Smith

Thermador Appliances

AJ Madison

This large space is great for entertaining. The separate islands offer room for prep and cooking as well as pure relaxation.

Custom Home

Garabedian Properties Custom Home Builder

Kitchens

Premier Custom Builders

The kitchen is awash with light from the large windows and features granite counter tops and island. Photographer: Scott Frances, Architectural Digest

Prestigieuse / Prestigious

Groupe Cartier

Aspen Rustic Mountain House

Staprans Design

AN ORCHESTRA OF ELEMENTS THAT CELEBRATE THIS MOUNTAIN HOUSE - Celebrating wood, tile and metal. Reclaimed western woods: walnut, elm,sycamore, maple, with antique french limestone floor tiles from old chateaus from France. Hand-crafted tile and hand-forged iron hood with details that create scale and celebrate the artisan hand in this Aspen Mountain home kitchen. The circular butcher block table allows for optimal mingling and sitting around the table as this kitchen is also a gathering place for family and friends who love to cook. The 2" thick stone counters and multifunctional islands created multiple areas for cooking functions so this kitchen has room for everyone to gather. This kitchen won the Aspen Kitchen of the Year award.

Images © Infinity media Bespoke kitchen – with white satinized glass doors, stainless steel channel handle system with Basalt Grey ceramic and iroko wood detail – from Canavan Interiors. Siemens appliances

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Colts Neck Estate

Captivating Construction Group

McGaheysville Home

The Gaines Group Architects

Luxury living done with energy-efficiency in mind. From the Insulated Concrete Form walls to the solar panels, this home has energy-efficient features at every turn. Luxury abounds with hardwood floors from a tobacco barn, custom cabinets, to vaulted ceilings. The indoor basketball court and golf simulator give family and friends plenty of fun options to explore. This home has it all. Elise Trissel photograph

Modern Lakehouse in Huntsville Texas

Lee Brothers Construction

This beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen includes custom shaker style cabinets complete with an accent kitchen island in the middle. The countertops are marble and quartz. The quartz countertop is made to look like concrete, but is much more durable and easy to clean. The sink is a granite undermount with a large faucet and water dispenser. Above is recessed lighting inset into tongue and groove ceiling painted in a white to simulate a farmhouse feel. The flooring is wood plank ceramic tile. This interesting lake house is finished off with exposed ducting at the highest point of the ceiling, which saves money by not having to run ducting throughout the home.

Schöne next125 Inselküche mit Gaggenau Geräte

Ekelhoff Küchen

Geräumige next125 NX500 Küche in Satinlack Kristallweiß mit Holztheke/Barplatte in Eiche Echtholzfurnier. Alle Geräte sind von Gaggenau, u. A: Dampfgarer, Backofen, Kaffeemaschine und Weinklima-Schrank. Besonderes Gestaltungselement ist der Fußboden aus glasierten Ziegeln in verschiedene Grüntönen. (c) Franz Frieling

Expansive Kitchen with Ceramic Floors 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!