Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Houston with beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

A COASTAL STYLE LAKE HOME

Meadowlark Design+Build

Kitchen
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Petit Lake Traditional

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring hickory cabinets, cream cabinets, two kitchen islands, custom plaster range hood, black faucet, white and gold pendant lighting, hardwood flooring, and shiplap ceiling.

Кухонная зона

Alexandra Protasova

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop, timber, solid surface benchtops and black appliances.

SAVANNAH PLACE MODEL

FabDiggity Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Rock Creek Ridge Residence in SunUp Bay

Edwards Smith Construction

White kitchen with waterfall island countertop; shiplap ceiling, walls and hood; walnut floor in herringbone pattern
Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, with island, timber, exposed beam, vaulted, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gallery

Samuel Amoia Associates

Transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

The gourmet kitchen appliances harmonize with the elevated interior finishes to provide the perfect blend of modern technology, innovation and beauty. The open concept main level aids in the feeling of coziness while creating a spacious, yet, comfortable area for entertainment and day-to-day life.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Modern farmhouse kitchen with rustic elements and modern conveniences.
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Olive Mill

Renga Michael Flooring, Inc.

This is a light rustic European White Oak hardwood floor.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Megansett Shingle Style

William Lee Architect & Associates, LLC

Inspiration for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Century Oak Farmhouse

Old Barn Design

Kitchen features a large island, walk-in pantry, built-in hutch, double ranges with a feature vent hood, and windows over the sink.
Photo of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

McVey Residence

Lynne Persan/ Building Designs, LLC.

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

Harlequin & Hickory Harmony Kitchen Remodel

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

With the wall gone, this space is transformed into an open and airy room with grand views to the outside. The original kitchen had a cramped, galley style layout with a vaulted wood ceiling. Although the cedar wood ceiling was a nice compliment to the space, it didn’t fit into the new, more modern design that the homeowners were striving for, so the ceiling was painted out white to blend with the vaulted ceiling in the Living Room. New luxury plank flooring in a light oak was installed throughout the main floor to create a cohesive look to the rooms, including the front entry and hallway. The new layout boasts a large island that is perfect for making meals or hosting family get togethers. The combination of hickory base cabinets and painted white wall cabinets creates a clean look with warmth & texture that is contrasting to the light floor color. The captivating emerald-green backsplash tile in the harlequin shape, along with the oversized Nordic pendant lights and leather counter stools add a modern vibe to the room and creates a harmonious living space to relax and entertain in.

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

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

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Photo of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey benchtop and timber.

Lowcountry Chic Custom Home

Pearce Scott Architects

Beach style u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Entire Home Grafton Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Beige Kitchen with Timber 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!