Fitted kitchens provide the perfect opportunity for creating a tidy, streamlined space, whilst freestanding kitchen units offer the flexibility to adapt your layout over time. Do make use of experts and their know-how; using an online kitchen planner and knowing broadly what you want from your kitchen layout is a great place to start, but for the more technical aspects of kitchen design and installation, a professional kitchen designer will help turn your dream kitchen into a reality.

In a minimalist New York City apartment with pops of color, a narrow kitchen features cabinetry by Bulthaup , a countertop and sink by Corian , fittings by Vola , and an oven and cooktop by Gaggenau The light fixture is by Bega , and the floor is terrazzo.

In a space-starved kitchen, it’s tempting to go the all-white route, but this kitchen opts for a layered mix of materials, including reclaimed …