These barn doors are beautiful and functional. They open to the pantry and the broom closet, both with built-in shelving. Photos by Chris Veith.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen pantry in New York with medium wood cabinets, painted wood floors, no island and brown floor.

West End 2018 Parade Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Our Work - Kitchens and Dining

ING Construction

Valley Village, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel
Mid-sized country galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island and beige floor.

Coastal modern farmhouse custom pantry library ladder

Amy Fox Interiors

Inspiration for a large beach style kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Coach House

reDesign home | chicago

Small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cozy and Charismatic

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Polished Prospect Revamp

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen pantry in Chicago with white cabinets and beige benchtop.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Canyon Oaks Contemporary Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients came to us wanting to update and open up their kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, and den. They wanted a cleaner look without clutter but didn’t want to go with an all-white kitchen, fearing it’s too trendy. Their kitchen was not utilized well and was not aesthetically appealing; it was very ornate and dark. The cooktop was too far back in the kitchen towards the butler’s pantry, making it awkward when cooking, so they knew they wanted that moved. The rest was left up to our designer to overcome these obstacles and give them their dream kitchen. We gutted the kitchen cabinets, including the built-in china cabinet and all finishes. The pony wall that once separated the kitchen from the den (and also housed the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker) was removed, and those appliances were relocated to the new large island, which had a ton of storage and a 15” overhang for bar seating. Beautiful aged brass Quebec 6-light pendants were hung above the island. All cabinets were replaced and drawers were designed to maximize storage. The Eclipse “Greensboro” cabinetry was painted gray with satin brass Emtek Mod Hex “Urban Modern” pulls. A large banquet seating area was added where the stand-alone kitchen table once sat. The main wall was covered with 20x20 white Golwoo tile. The backsplash in the kitchen and the banquette accent tile was a contemporary coordinating Tempesta Neve polished Wheaton mosaic marble. In the wet bar, they wanted to completely gut and replace everything! The overhang was useless and it was closed off with a large bar that they wanted to be opened up, so we leveled out the ceilings and filled in the original doorway into the bar in order for the flow into the kitchen and living room more natural. We gutted all cabinets, plumbing, appliances, light fixtures, and the pass-through pony wall. A beautiful backsplash was installed using Nova Hex Graphite ceramic mosaic 5x5 tile. A 15” overhang was added at the counter for bar seating. In the den, they hated the brick fireplace and wanted a less rustic look. The original mantel was very bulky and dark, whereas they preferred a more rectangular firebox opening, if possible. We removed the fireplace and surrounding hearth, brick, and trim, as well as the built-in cabinets. The new fireplace was flush with the wall and surrounded with Tempesta Neve Polished Marble 8x20 installed in a Herringbone pattern. The TV was hung above the fireplace and floating shelves were added to the surrounding walls for photographs and artwork. They wanted to completely gut and replace everything in the powder bath, so we started by adding blocking in the wall for the new floating cabinet and a white vessel sink. Black Boardwalk Charcoal Hex Porcelain mosaic 2x2 tile was used on the bathroom floor; coordinating with a contemporary “Cleopatra Silver Amalfi” black glass 2x4 mosaic wall tile. Two Schoolhouse Electric “Isaac” short arm brass sconces were added above the aged brass metal framed hexagon mirror. The countertops used in here, as well as the kitchen and bar, were Elements quartz “White Lightning.” We refinished all existing wood floors downstairs with hand scraped with the grain. Our clients absolutely love their new space with its ease of organization and functionality.

Kitchen Remodels

Spanjer Homes

Stoneybrook Photos
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse

CarsonSpeer Builders

This butler's pantry creates a unique and usable space for entertaining. The majority of the countertops in the home are Cambria quartz that imitate marble but are easier to maintain. Inspiro 8

O'Brien Harris Classic

O'Brien Harris LLC

Traditional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and dark hardwood floors.

Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets

Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hopkinton kitchen, Transitional kitchen with two islands

Westborough Design Center, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

For this traditional kitchen remodel the clients chose Fieldstone cabinets in the Bainbridge door in Cherry wood with Toffee stain. This gave the kitchen a timeless warm look paired with the great new Fusion Max flooring in Chambord. Fusion Max flooring is a great real wood alternative. The flooring has the look and texture of actual wood while providing all the durability of a vinyl floor. This flooring is also more affordable than real wood. It looks fantastic! (Stop in our showroom to see it in person!) The Cambria quartz countertops in Canterbury add a natural stone look with the easy maintenance of quartz. We installed a built in butcher block section to the island countertop to make a great prep station for the cook using the new 36” commercial gas range top. We built a big new walkin pantry and installed plenty of shelving and countertop space for storage.

Butlers Pantry

Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Waterfront Kitchen

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

150 year old Kitchen Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Platt Builders

Photo of a traditional kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and granite benchtops.

Pantries

Twin Cities Closet Company

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Beige Kitchen Pantry 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!