Photo of 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.

Razor's Edge

Drewett Works

A conservative materials palette and clean lines exemplify the home's contemporary aesthetic. The smoked oak cabinetry is from Snaidero. Project Details // Razor's Edge Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior design: Holly Wright Design Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Jeff Zaruba Countertops (Taj Mahal Quartzite): Cactus Stone Travertine walls: Cactus Stone Porcelain flooring: Facings of America https://www.drewettworks.com/razors-edge/

Modern Ranch House

Ashby Collective

Expansive midcentury open plan kitchen in Austin with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, metallic splashback, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Medfield, Ma.

color theory Boston

photo: Michael J Lee
Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse - 2021 Houzz Winner (Best Kitchen)

Gardner Homes

This unique farmhouse kitchen is a throw-back to the simple yet elegant white 3x6 subway tile, glass cabinetry, and spacious 12 foot white quartz island. With a farmhouse apron front sink and a 36" cooktop, this kitchen is a dreamy place to whip up some comfort food. Peek out the exterior windows and see a beautiful pergola that will be perfect to entertain your guests.

Harlem Loft kitchen

One to One Studio

A modern mix of charcoal grey stain and antique wire glass cabinets with a black farm sink combine with a walnut kitchen island for a warm and hard working kitchen. The dark palette adds drama but was actually a solution to mitigate nighttime reflections on the opposite windows that had ruined the view.

Rookwood - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

GJK Building & Remodeling

Inspiration for an expansive country eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Aurora Australis Gaea Collection

Aurora Australis Interior

Stunning LEDs combined with a mirror toe kick create the illusion that the island is floating. wow
Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Magnificently Modern Memorial Kitchen Remodel | 2016

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This amazing, U-shaped Memorial (Houston, TX 77024) custom kitchen design was influenced by the "The Great Gatsby" era with its custom zinc flared vent hood with nickel plated laminate straps. This terrific hood flares in on the front and the sides. The contrasting finishes help to add texture and character to this fully remodeled kitchen. This hood is considerably wider than the cooktop below. It's actually 60" wide with an open back splash and no cabinets on either side. We love to showcase vent hoods in most of our designs because it serves as a great conversation piece when entertaining family and friends. A good design tip is to always make the vent hood larger than the stove. It makes an incredible statement! The antiqued, mirror glass cabinets feature a faux finish with a furniture like feel. The large back splash features a zig zag design, often called "chevron pattern." The french sconces with nickel plated shades are beautifully displayed on each side of the gorgeous "La Cornue" stove adding bling to the kitchen's magnificence and giving an overall elegant look with easy clean up. Additionally, there are two (2) highbrow chandeliers by Curry & Company, gives the kitchen the love needed to be a step above the norm. The island bar has a farmhouse sink and a full slab of "Fantasy Brown" marble with seating for five. There is tons of storage throughout the kitchen with plenty of drawer and cabinet space on both sides of the island. The sub-zero refrigerator is totally integrated with cupboards and drawers to match. Another advantage of this variety of refrigeration is that you create furniture-style cabinetry. This is a truly great idea for a dateless design transformation in Houston with raised-panel cupboards and paneled appliances. Polished nickel handles, drawer pulls and faucet hardware complete the design.

Studio City Home II

Direct Home Builders Inc

This is an example of an expansive transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Nobles Point 4

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Cashmere gloss kitchen with island

LWK London Kitchens

High gloss Cashmere kitchen island extension.
Photo of an expansive modern separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

5 Savanna Kitchen Detail

Wayka & Gina Bartolacelli

It's all in the (staging) details! Super sweet camomile flowers, winter squash and cookbooks decorate this beautiful kitchen with large center island, gas cooktop, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and the perfect lighting throughout. Staging by Wayka and Gina Bartolacelli. Photography by Michael McInerney

Double Island Kitchen

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

This all-white, marble kitchen has extra cabinet space with double islands.
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Breakfast Knook with Granite Table and Custom Built-In Banquette

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

Gieves Anderson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floor.

Magnificently Modern Memorial Kitchen Remodel | 2016

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Elmwood Reclaimed Timber - Coastal Collage Hardwood Flooring

Elmwood Reclaimed Timber Inc.

Elmwood Reclaimed Timber - Coastal Collage Hardwood Flooring
Expansive country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton

Interiors by Steven G

Wood ceiling, Marble countertops, waterfall island
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, wood and with island.

William and Julie's Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

Curved sweeping Corian island with a circular Granite breakfast bar top, feature ceiling with pendant light over the bar area. Walk in wine store with suspended wine fridges

Expansive 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!