Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse Style

Signature Kitchens

Jim Yochum Photography
Design ideas for a small country kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and a farmhouse sink.

Central Park West

German Kitchen Center

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Dark Cabinet-Light Granite

Wisconsin Granite Design

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Traditional

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Kitchen 1

RS | MANNINO Architecture + Construction

Iris Bachman Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Thompson Residence

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, quartzite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Glenview Renovations - Large, Elegant Green Island

Catherine Schager Designs

Photo Credit: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Mountain

Design Matters Home

Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Modern Spanish Revival

SDG Architects

Photo by John Merkl
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Photos by Kris Palen
Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Frank's House @ Campbell CA

ZMC Products

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Living Room Design

Tunde Decor, LLC

We removed some of the top cabinets and replaced them with open shelves. We also added geometric backsplash tiles and light sconces.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, with island, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

A Kitchen in Hove

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

Streyffeler

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, dark wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

White Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bettendorf Custom Home

Advance Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Diesel Kitchen

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Diesel Social Kitchen Design by Diesel with Scavolini Diesel’s style and know-how join forces with Scavolini’s know-how to create a new-concept kitchen. A kitchen that becomes a complete environment, where the pleasure of cooking naturally combines with the pleasure of spending time with friends. A kitchen for social life, a space that expands, intelligently and conveniently, surprising you not only with its eye-catching design but also with the sophistication and quality of its materials. The perfect place for socialising and expressing your style. - See more at: http://www.scavolini.us/Kitchens/Diesel_Social_Kitchen

Wild Dunes

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

William Quarles
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, quartzite benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Custom Kitchen Island with Blue Macauba Quartzite

Blackline Renovations

- CotY 2014 Regional Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - CotY 2014 Dallas Chapter Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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!