Kitchen with black cabinets, white marble countertops, and an island with a walnut butcher block countertop. This modern kitchen is completed with a white herringbone backsplash, farmhouse sink, cement tile island, and leather bar stools.

Guesthouse at Conn Creek

RGArchitecture

Interior view of the kitchen area. Interior design from Donald Ohlen at Ohlen Design. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti.
Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and wood benchtops.

Modern Farm House

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis, Photographer
Design ideas for a traditional separate kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white splashback and white appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets and green cabinets.

Whidbey Island Beach House - Kitchen Remodel

Kristi Spouse Interiors

A grand Whidbey Island beach home in Washington State gets a much needed kitchen remodel. The owners wanted to refresh and renew while making the kitchen more practical for a growing extended family. We suggested pure white cabinets with honed marble counters and back splash for a clean and fresh look. The work island offsets the all white kitchen with painted grey cabinets and a very practical white quartz counter. A fire clay apron sink and chrome hardware and faucets give the kitchen a timeless appeal. Antiqued nickel pendants fitted with Edison bulbs give the lighting a vintage feel. We love how this kitchen turned out! Photo credit: www.rebeccaannephotography.com

Farmhouse Kitchen

Cramer Kreski Designs

Expanded kitchen and oversized island provide additional seating for guests as well as display space below. Cabinetry fabricated by Eurowood Cabinets.

Luxe 2

Hri Design

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brighton - Rustic Modern Custom Home

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and black benchtop.

Upper West in Ashburn Virginia

P [Four]

Maxine Schnitzer
This is an example of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Somerville, MA Kitchen Renovation/Addition: Bringing the Light In

Morse Constructions

The expanded kitchen area is now a sunlit space for a young couple that loves to entertain and cook. The selection of range needed a hood that was more than 400 CFM. This required supplying make-up air which was accomplished by artfully creating inconspicuous vents under the cook hood. Photo: Mary Prince Photography

Toluca Lake

InHance

This home was fully remodeled with a cape cod feel including the interior, exterior, driveway, backyard and pool. We added beautiful moulding and wainscoting throughout and finished the home with chrome and black finishes. Our floor plan design opened up a ton of space in the master en suite for a stunning bath/shower combo, entryway, kitchen, and laundry room. We also converted the pool shed to a billiard room and wet bar.

Williamsburg Schoolhouse

White Arrow, LLC

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Award Winning "Best Vacation Home in Michigan" - 2018 Detroit Home Magazine

Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

HGTV Urban Oasis 2017

Mill & Woods

Photo Credit: Robert Peterson- Rustic White Photography Open Concept Kitchen With Navy Cabinets Made to Wow To add distinctive style and personality, the kitchen at HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 focuses on eye-catching textures with a mix of historic windows, whitewashed brick and navy blue cabinets.

Stunning Coastal Kitchen

Cambria

This beautiful coastal kitchen features a Cambria quartz Oakmoor™ island with a waterfall edge. The design’s sandy waves contribute to the home’s inviting beachy feel and serve as a perfect focal point in this open-concept space. Other kitchen details include mint green cabinetry, blonde woods, matte black pendant lights, sculptural stools, and gold pulls. Design: Blackband Home & Design // Builder: SC Homes

Yucca Road

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Dan Cutrona Photography
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Woodale

Armac Martin

Transitional kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Cape Cod Traditional

BAR Design + Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!