Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Sunset Park Remodel

Riki S. Design

Part of a complete remodel, this kitchen was expanded to include a 10 ft island, new cabinets, a black white and gold colorway and beautiful vinyl flooring

Aliso Viejo- Hollyleaf

Streamline Construction

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sutton Signature | 1810 State Street Apartments

Flooret

Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.

Cranmore

Mari Kushino Design

Classic Shaker Kitchen In A Small Space. Design by Mari Kushino Design, Cabinets by South Shore Cabinetry, Photography by Tony Colangelo Photography.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Macapa Drive

LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Burt Lake Cottage Remodel

Edgewater Design Group

What do you do if you have a lovely cottage on Burt Lake but you want more natural light, more storage space, more bedrooms and more space for serving and entertaining? You remodel of course! We were hired to update the look and feel of the exterior, relocate the kitchen, create an additional suite, update and enlarge bathrooms, create a better flow, increase natural light and convert three season room into part of the living space with a vaulted ceiling. The finished product is stunning and the family will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.

Mohawk Designs

Benchmark Hardwood Flooring

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

The Three Sisters

JDL Homes Vancouver

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Warm Cottage Core

The Cabinetry Studio by Twelve Stones

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Gray and Cream Kitchen with Cambria Bellingham quartz countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

Medallion Lancaster/Potters Mill flat panel cabinets were installed. The finish on the upper and tall cabinets is Irish Crem Classic Paint and the base cabinets is Frappe Classic Paint. The countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. The full height backsplash Envi Venatino Armada quartz. A Blanco Diamond single bowl undermount sink with a Moen Arbor faucet in Spot Resist Stainless. The flooring is Mannington Adura Max Luxury Vinyl plank in Aspen color.

3-dog kitchen Remodel

Murphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel

Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dog food/ water area

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Designated area for dog food and water bowls
Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Project

Moda Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Renovation, two tone colors. Handmade subway tiles. Quartz Countertop
This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Townhouse Remodel

JanaCarolyn Design

Side view of finished kitchen remodel.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Stonebridge Stunner

Design Studio West

Step into a kitchen that exudes both modern sophistication and inviting warmth. The space is anchored by a stunning natural quartzite countertop, its veined patterns reminiscent of a sun-drenched landscape. The countertop stretches across the kitchen, gracing both the perimeter cabinetry and the curved island, its gentle curves adding a touch of dynamism to the layout. White oak cabinetry provides a grounding contrast to the cool quartzite. The rich, natural grain of the wood, paired with a crisp white paint, create a sense of airiness and visual lightness. This interplay of textures and tones adds depth and dimension to the space. Breaking away from the traditional rectilinear lines, the island features curved panels that echo the countertop's gentle sweep. This unexpected detail adds a touch of whimsy and softens the overall aesthetic. The warm vinyl flooring complements the wood cabinetry, creating a sense of continuity underfoot.

Nestled in Amanda Pines Estates

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Baker's Farmhouse

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

This farmhouse style kitchen offers plenty of space to move around and bake lots of cookies! An eating bar allows the kids to do homework in the kitchen while mom and dad cook dinner. The two-tone cabinets allow for durability on the bottom for the family dog and lightness on the top to brighten up the space. All the cabinet upgrades are there (roll-outs, large drawers, drawer dividers, trash pull-out, etc.). A lovely upgrade for this McKinleyville home.

Open Concept Ranch House

Ironwood Custom Remodels LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Vinyl 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!