Welcome to the height of open concept living! We designed this luxury kitchen with entertaining in mind. Our streamlined design and top of the line appliances, including two Viking dishwashers, will make creating those memorable moments with friends and family a breeze. And let's not forget our show-stopper backsplash that breaths life into this family kitchen! Designer: Blythe Strait, Pablo Arguello

Green pantry cupboard

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

A green pantry cupboard with oak drawers in this colouful kitchen in a victorian house renovation. The kitichen features two tone green cabinets and soft pink tiles on walls and floors. Click through to see more of this beautiful home

Butler's pantry

Interior Design By Jo

Maximised storage and utility in this butler's pantry.
Expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Family kitchen with gold and botanical accents

My Bespoke Room

This modern, sleek black and gold kitchen is not only beautiful but also perfectly functional. For more design inspiration check out our portfolio: https://www.mybespokeroom.com/explore

Green, White & Walnut Kitchen

Balance Interior Design

Darkest green base cabinets were paired with off white wall units and walnut cladding to create a beautiful modern kitchen. Details include a slim profile ceramic worktop and splashback, oak block herringbone floor, wrap around kitchen shelf and black and brass wall lights.

Classic beauty in Brentwood

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiny But Mighty Kitchen

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

COCINA ABIERTA A SALON Y COMEDOR EN SABADELL

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

Photo of a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Garden view from kitchen

Natureworks Design

Bright kitchen/living space with timber sliding doors looking out onto the garden.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Undine St

Casali Remodeling

Transitional white shaker kitchen with brushed bronzed finishes to give it a modern twist. With a matching utility room that has a dog washing station.

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Natasha's kitchen

EDIT Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen, West Wallsend

Vista Kitchens Newcastle

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Kitchen with walnut cabinets and screen constructed by Woodunique.
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Shore Acres we Are Here

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from Brooklyn to their first house spied this classic 1920s colonial and decided to call it their new home. The elderly former owner hadn’t updated the home in decades, and a cramped, dated kitchen begged for a refresh. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client design a new kitchen layout, while Virginia Picciolo of Marsella Knoetgren designed the enlarged kitchen space by stealing a little room from the adjacent dining room. A palette of warm gray and nearly black cabinets mix with marble countertops and zellige clay tiles to make a welcoming, warm space that is in perfect harmony with the rest of the home. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Beverly Road Project

Cameron Getter Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mulberry Grove Residence

Architectural Squared

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Bespoke Kitchen

Amberth

The kitchen accommodates a full set of Neff appliances, and an Air Uno vented hob. We also installed this Ceasarstone Quartz worktop, and behind, metro style tiles to the splashback in teal, to add a pop of colour against the white cabinetry. We also exposed the original metal beams which became a feature of this apartment.

Compact Kitchen

Coveted Interiors

Light kitchen with custom white washed blonde cabinets with vertical strokes. The marble wrapped second island helps with the continuity of the kitchen and provides optimal seating. The light white oak flooring helps to open up the space.

Allandale Park- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM: Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Sagamore Select Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with White Benchtop 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!