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BLACK TEXTURED CONCRETE FRONTS DEKTON WORKTOP

This elegantly designed kitchen features black matt, concrete Black fronts and Gold rails. This design is worth a closer look, the modern concrete elements exude impressive elegance, not just because of the black kitchen itself but also a bar area designed in black and coffee station in walnut finish.

Notting Hill House Development 2 - Kitchen

Rachel Niddrie Design

Rachel Niddrie for LXA

Wood-Mode's Specialized Pantry

Cabinets & Designs

Imagine the possibilities with Wood-Mode.

Wandsworth Common

Ensoul Ltd

Striking freshwater aquarium in a contemporary and open plan kitchen / dining / living space. The green grasses and plants and orange fish are accent colours that are matched with key pieces of furniture around this space and decorative accessories on the shelves.

Arlington, Virginia - Modern - Kitchen and Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Arlington, Virginia Modern Kitchen and Bathroom #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Upper Alki Kitchen Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel featuring mirrored backsplash with Cherry cabinets and Marmoleum flooring. Jeff Beck Photgraphy

Home Extension in East Sheen

Square One Architects

The open plan kitchen seen here is the result of an extension to a 1930's house in East Sheen (Greater London). The kitchen was supplied by Mobalpa Kitchens. The room features a range of built-in units, metro tiles, veneered wooden cabinets, and a dark blue flat-panel kitchen units. The herring bone wooden flooring complements the kitchen materials as well as the original 1930's style of the house. link to the kitchen supplier: https://www.mobalpa.co.uk

Stylish Town House Makeover

Simpson & Voyle

Welcome to this playful nook in our latest design project, where color pops and personality shine. At [Your Company Name], we love to craft spaces that feel personal, vibrant, and just a little bit unexpected—like a conversation with an old friend in a new outfit. Take a seat on the plush, raspberry-hued sofa that's as inviting as a warm hug. It's the kind of spot that's perfect for sinking into with a good book or a great friend, with cushions that are just begging to be curled up on. We've paired it with punchy orange pillows, because we believe a little contrast sparks joy. The artwork above, featuring a whimsical cow on a backdrop of pink, gives the space a dose of cheeky charm. It's about mixing a little bit of the gallery feel with a whole lot of heart. And let's not forget those throw pillows that are like the spice cabinet of home decor—each one adds a different flavor. Underfoot, the bold black and white striped rug adds a graphic punch, grounding the space with a dash of drama. It's all about that balance—eye-catching but not overwhelming, fun yet sophisticated. A sleek side table in rose gold and marble provides a chic perch for a cluster of tulips, fresh from the garden view that's just a glance away. And the golden floor lamp? That's our nod to a bit of mid-century cool, casting the perfect glow for late-night chats or lazy Sunday mornings.

Rodd Point Kitchen - Open plan or modern day living?

Minosa | Design Life Better

This house was designed for sale, so it had to tick many boxes, the spaces where narrow and long so connection was important in the overall design process. . The kitchen is no different. Connection of materials was important - Timber Veneer, 2pac Polyurethane in two colours, Pietra Grey Marble, Tinted mirror & Corian benchtops work wonderfully together to create a sophisticated palette of materials & texture. Interior Design by MInosa Photography by Nicole England

Castle Hill House by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

This kitchen has a custom designed Ceaserstone island benchtop with additional timber island to allow its occupants a more relaxed dining & working area. The kitchen also encompasses (hidden behind the joinery) a walk-in pantry and laundry space. The design of this residence aims to address the sites irregular shape sloping block. The residence has been sited well back from the street to allow for a wider frontage home. The home has been designed to have private outdoor spaces to the front and rear of the house to provide a summer and winter private open space for outdoor living and maximise solar access. The use of sustainable materials and passive approach to thermal comfort ensure the house remains energy efficient and less reliant on natural resources.

Benedicte Drummond

Our Clients were looking for a kitchen with a ‘wow factor’ design and one that would enable them, on occasions, to entertain large numbers of guests. Our client wished the cooking area to be divided from the social area. Our client was worried about having dark cabinetry but as the proposed extension was to have many windows we presented the idea of moody and dark with clever lighting. We achieved this by using a combination of dark and light stone counter tops, dark cabinetry complemented by the bespoke form of the island clad with copper mirror and smoked black glass along the sink run. Although this idea seemed risky at first it certainly paid off. Using Neff slide-and-hide ovens with the hob on the bespoke island, this gave our client the ability to socialise whilst cooking without anyone encroaching on the cooking zone.

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

Chantel Elshout Studio

New build house Kitchen Design, Supply & Installation. The kitchen has a lovely mix of textured materials creating a warm, inviting room to gather and entertain in. Wood effect laminate furniture mixed with light grey matt lacquer provides a neutral background while the worktops on the kitchen island adds drama. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Chi

Individual Design & Construction

The use of slimline bookmatched horizontal feature grained natural timber veneer compensates for the lack of space making the kitchen seem larger

Northumberland Stone Cottage

Studio Dean

This is one of our favorite shots of this absolutely stunning kitchen we designed! It is hard to decide what we love about it the most - the beautiful rustic custom made cabinet doors, the gorgeous mirror splash back or the newly added breakfast bar and shelving unit.

Crisp & Clean White Kitchen in NYC

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This clean, contemporary, white kitchen, in a New York City penthouse, was designed by Bilotta's Goran Savic and Regina Bilotta in collaboration with Jennifer Post of Jennifer Post Design. The cabinetry is Bilotta’s contemporary line, Artcraft. A flat panel door in a high-gloss white lacquer finish, the base cabinet hardware is a channel system while the tall cabinets have long brushed stainless pulls. All of the appliances are Miele, either concealed behind white lacquer panels or featured in their “Brilliant White” finish to keep the clean, integrated design. On the island, the Gaggenau cooktop sits flush with the crisp white Corian countertop; on the parallel wall the sink is integrated right into the Corian top. The mirrored backsplash gives the illusion of a more spacious kitchen – after all, large, eat-in kitchens are at a premium in Manhattan apartments! At the same time it offers view of the cityscape on the opposite side of the apartment. Designer: Bilotta Designer, Goran Savic and Regina Bilotta with Jennifer Post of Jennifer Post Design Photo Credit:Peter Krupenye

Luxury Bespoke Kitchen | Hadley Wood

Humphrey Munson

This luxury bespoke kitchen is situated in a stunning family home in the leafy green London suburb of Hadley Wood. The kitchen is from the Nickleby range, a design that is synonymous with classic contemporary living. The kitchen cabinetry is handmade by Humphrey Munson’s expert team of cabinetmakers using traditional joinery techniques. The kitchen itself is flooded with natural light that pours in through the windows and bi-folding doors which gives the space a super clean, fresh and modern feel. The large kitchen island takes centre stage and is cleverly divided into distinctive areas using a mix of silestone worktop and smoked oak round worktop. The kitchen island is painted and because the client really loved the Spenlow handles we used those for this Nickleby kitchen. The double Bakersfield smart divide sink by Kohler has the Perrin & Rowe tap and a Quooker boiling hot water tap for maximum convenience. The painted cupboards are complimented by smoked oak feature accents throughout the kitchen including the two bi-folding cupboard doors either side of the range cooker, the round bar seating at the island as well as the cupboards for the integrated column refrigerator, freezer and curved pantry. The versatility of this kitchen lends itself perfectly to modern family living. There is seating at the kitchen island – a perfect spot for a mid-week meal or catching up with a friend over coffee. The kitchen is designed in an open plan format and leads into the dining area which is housed in a light and airy conservatory garden room.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and 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!