Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Kaupp Kitchen

Sawhorse Designs

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Newark with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, panelled appliances and metal splashback.

Château APH

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Rénovation d'une cuisine de château, monument classé à Apremont-sur-Allier dans le style contemporain.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances and grey benchtop.

Vacationland Destination - Port Clyde Pool House

Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jester Estates

HouseMill Design

Photo by Molly Culver
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and with island.

Kitchens

Jaymark Cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Boise with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

Caribbean paradise

Robyn Branch Design

Robynbranchdesign.com, Belmarmi
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, onyx benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Fort Morgan Beach Home

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Greg Riegler Photography and In Detail Interiors of Pensacola, Florida
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Miami with wood benchtops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

House at Ross

Sutton Suzuki Architects

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and marble splashback.

Traditional Home Magazine Atlanta Kitchen

Polycor

Designer Pam Sessions personal home features a unique blend of materials, finishes and colors including Pearl Grey marble sourced locally from Polycor's historic Georgia Marble quarry. Pic: Lauren Rubinstein

Modern Blue Kitchen

KBF by Audi Contractors

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

c. 1720 Residence | Kennett Square, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a country kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and timber splashback.

Baggot St Kitchen

Richard Burke Design

Rory Corrigan
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cozy with a Pop of Orange

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Classic navy was used for the butler’s pantry, but was given a high-gloss twist to add a unique brilliance to the space. This shiny, cool hue is contrasted with the warming tone of coral cabinetry.

Las Olas Isles Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

This unique and functional kitchen gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Black glass cabinet fronts used in the design offer ease of maintenance, and the kaleidoscope stone countertops and backsplash contrast the cabinetry and always look clean. Color was very important to this Client and this kitchen is definitely not lacking life. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, the centerpiece is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in this open concept kitchen. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. For a client who loves to cook, appliances were very important, and sub-zero and wolf appliances we used give them the best product available. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Under-cabinet task lighting offers illumination where it is most needed on the countertops. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

Pietralata

Archifacturing

Il living presenta un divano in velluto ottanio, protagonista dell'intero spazio. Più defilata ma non meno importante la bellissima cucina con isola in vetro.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Drawers

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Blue Kitchen with Glass-front 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!