Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Little Rock with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Cloverdale House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Travis Peterson
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Los Altos Colonial

Henrybuilt Seattle

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Pantry Cabinet

MH Baker, LLC

Here all the doors and drawers of the pantry are completely open. The upper area is 24" deep, the lower 28" deep to give as much storage as possible. Heavy Duty glides are used in the lower drawers for stability.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Gil Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Fredericka Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Chiswick Kitchen

Alex Findlater Ltd

It is always a pleasure to work with design-conscious clients. This is a great amalgamation of materials chosen by our clients. Rough-sawn oak veneer is matched with dark grey engineering bricks to make a unique look. The soft tones of the marble are complemented by the antique brass wall taps on the splashback

Butler's Pantry with Oak Top

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Casa Gal·la

CAVAA

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Timeless Industrial Rustic kitchen

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This timeless luxurious industrial rustic beauty creates a Welcoming relaxed casual atmosphere.. Recycled timber benchtop, exposed brick and subway tile splashback work in harmony with the white and black cabinetry

Armani Fine Woodworking Hard Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island Countertop

Armani Fine Woodworking

Armani Fine Woodworking Hard Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island Countertop. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel and Addition in Birmingham, MI

MainStreet Design Build

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Castlewood Crescent - Kitchen

HEM Architects

Single-storey extension to the side of the house creates a large kitchen and dining space.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and black appliances.

Wayland New Construction

Norman Joshua Photography

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse mudroom and entry

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

We designed a lovely mudroom in this 1830's home entryway. The seat features walnut from a tree on property. And the cabinets are our personal custom line: Studio 76 Home cabinetry. We also added shiplap on the wall and open storage above and below.

Lincoln St, Perth

The Perth Property Co.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback and with island.

pyle

Workshop11

Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Retro Modern Kitchen

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Mid-century modern kitchen with brass accents maket his space retro, yet modern. The custom tile and backsplash over the funky colored cooktop/oven make the smaller space look bright and vibrant. Mixing the wood tones and white on both the cabinets and the countertop keeps your eye guessing. This home-bread baker got the bread oven of his dreams, too.

Dust Grey & Copper Silk Painted Shaker Kitchen

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

Silk painted Shaker style kitchen designed for a busy family who desired a kitchen which would grow with the family. A space which would inspire aspiring young cooks, teenagers grabbing a midnight snack, and adults entertaining friends. Shades of grey combined with the warm tone of copper and iroko make for an easy living come work space.

Abington, PA - Distressed Walnut Kitchen Island Counter

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Walnut with Sapwood Category: Kitchen Island Counter Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" thick Size: 42" x 75" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8" Roundover on top edges, bottom edges and vertical corners Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Satin sheen Wood Stain: Black Glaze (#04715) Designer: Cindy Succa, designer, at Mark IV Kitchen & Bath Gallery Job: 25381

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and 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!