Davonport Holkham shaker-style cabinetry with exposed butt hinges was chosen for a classic look and its smaller proportions in this Victorian country kitchen. Hand painted in a beautiful light stone (Slate 11 – from Paint & Paper Library) and heritage green (Farrow & Ball’s studio green), the colour scheme provides the perfect canvas for the antique-effect brushed brass accessories. A traditional style white porcelain butler sink with brass taps is positioned in front of the large sash window, providing a stylish focal point when you enter the room. Then at the heart of the kitchen is a freestanding-style island (topped with the same white quartz worktop as the rest of the room). Designed with plenty of storage in the way of cupboards and drawers (as well as breakfast bar seating for 2), it acts as a prep table that is positioned in easy reach of the professional quality Miele induction hob and ovens. These elements help nod to the heritage of the classic country kitchen that would have originally been found in the property. Out of the main cooking zone, but in close proximity to seating on the island, a breakfast cupboard/drinks cabinet houses all of Mr Edward’s coffee gadgets at worktop level. Above, several shelves finished with opulent mirrored glass and back-lit lights showcase the couples’ selection of fine cut glassware. This creates a real wow feature in the evening and can be seen from the couples’ large round walnut dining table which is positioned with views of the English-country garden. The overall style of the kitchen is classic, with a very welcoming and homely feel. It incorporates pieces of charming antique furniture with the clean lines of the hand painted Davonport cabinets marrying the old and the new.

Open Kitchen Floor Plan

Cranbury Design Center LLC

Cranbury Design recently completed a remodel for a New Jersey family whose late 1980s kitchen left a lot to be desired: black countertops with wood stained cabinets, aged appliances, an odd shaped island that lacked counter space and storage, and the need to open the space up for better flow and function. Today, the homeowners are enjoying an entirely new space that accommodates their whole family. The kitchen and family room have been redesigned, with bright-white inset cabinets and a stunning navy blue island that has plenty of room for serving and seating. The appliances have been replaced with new stainless steel pro versions, and a custom wood hood takes center stage over the newly relocated cook top and oven. Wood beams added to the ceiling emphasize the architectural lines in the room, and a newly designed beverage area offers more storage just off the immediate kitchen.

Chileno Bay Mexico

Erica Bryen Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Wandsworth refurbishment

Abstract Renovations Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

solid cherry cabinets, marble subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances

MN Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, light hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, solid surface benchtops and panelled appliances.

Bow Tie House

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

A detail view of the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Farmhouse Sophisticated

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Newport Home - Morning Room/Kitchen/Great Room

AR Homes | Nashville

Morning Room/Kitchen/Great Room of Newport Home.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and recessed.

Onderdonk

AM Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

CUCINA CON ISOLA IN VILLA AMERICANA

diotti.com

Villa con grande open space, dettaglio del salotto con cucina - fotografia cliente
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Appartamento GD | 110 MQ

Architetto Marco Finardi

Evoluzione di un progetto di ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 110mq
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, no island and recessed.

Gold Coast Apartment

Eva Quateman Interiors

Bright white kitchen with large island Werner Straube
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Muirfield Interior Renovation 22024

J.S. Brown & Co.

With a wall full of windows and gorgeous barrel vaulted ceilings, this space needed grand finishes to live up to the architecture. J.S. Brown & Co. remodeled this kitchen, hearth room, and butler's pantry to with understated elegance and warm details.

GES House | 180 MQ

kkarchitecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Turin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Hullenedge Lane

Place for Humans

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Kitchen
Inspiration for an expansive transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Alabaster and Oak

Schrock's Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

All Ceiling Designs Beige Kitchen 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!