Expansive country open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Transitional Kitchens

Hurst Design Build Remodeling

Mark Wayner
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops and white splashback.

Transitional Kitchen - Williamsburg VA

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Inspiration for an expansive traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

Large country kitchen pantry in Richmond with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island and shaker cabinets.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel and Addition in Birmingham, MI

MainStreet Design Build

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

White and gray kitchen.

Gallery Kitchens and Baths

St. Martin White Gray kitchen
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Arch House

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and brown floor.

Brass & Blue Classic

w.b. builders

Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Frost Island with Perfect Veining on Counter Top

Kitchen Intuitions

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

DeMellow Res.

Berg Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Garden Court, Philadelphia: Open Kitchen Concept with Breakfast Nook Addition

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

Ronnie Bruce Photography Bellweather Construction, LLC is a trained and certified remodeling and home improvement general contractor that specializes in period-appropriate renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Bellweather's managing partner, William Giesey, has over 20 years of experience providing construction management and design services for high-quality home renovations in Philadelphia and its Main Line suburbs. Will is a BPI-certified building analyst, NARI-certified kitchen and bath remodeler, and active member of his local NARI chapter. He is the acting chairman of a local historical commission and has participated in award-winning restoration and historic preservation projects. His work has been showcased on home tours and featured in magazines.

Hideen Storage Kitchen

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Design ideas for an expansive country kitchen pantry in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Mission Hills Farmhouse 2

Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Large traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cottage Kitchen

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, with island, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Newport Beach Remodel

Mr. Build Construction

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Inspiration for an arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Darren Setlow Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, beige floor and exposed beam.

Black Kitchen with White Cabinets 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!