Zinc alloy island top. Concrete countertops. Antique teak shutters refurbished and re-purposed as pantry doors. Knotty alder cabinets. Energy Star appliances. LEED-H Platinum certified with a score of 110 (formerly highest score in America). Photo by Matt McCorteney.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Large Walk-In Kitchen Pantry with Custom Baking Racks in Royersford, PA

Victory Closets

Large walk-in kitchen pantry with rounded corner shelves in 2 far corners. Installed to replace existing builder-grade wire shelving. Custom baking rack for pans. Wall-mounted system with extended height panels and custom trim work for floor-mount look. Open shelving with spacing designed around accommodating client's clear labeled storage bins and other serving items and cookware.

51 Malvern

Design & Andrew

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Philadelphia.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Appliances & Paint / Complete

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel Installation of flooring, cabinets/cupboards, appliances, countertops, tiled backsplash, windows and all carpentry.

Coastal Contemporary Kitchen Design - Scituate

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen design incorporates beautiful materials, sleek contemporary lines, and a well-planned layout to create a space that is as beautiful as the coastal view. The open plan design incorporates the kitchen separated from the living area by a peninsula, the adjacent dining area with a beverage bar, and a pantry with customized storage. The kitchen remodel incorporates Bosch appliances throughout, a Faber custom hood insert, and a Fagor undercabinet wine refrigerator in the beverage bar. The main cabinetry is Masterbrand Diamond Vibe flat panel cabinets in a warm wood finish, accented by Luxury Line Extra White finish cabinetry for the beverage bar. A walk-in pantry features white cabinetry with glass front upper cabinets for displaying glassware, and built-in shelves for extra storage. This kitchen design is the perfect place to prepare favorite meals in a well organized kitchen, and relax with family and friends all while appreciating the surrounding coastal view. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Bay Cottage - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.

Fletcher Court

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Colter

Grayson Real Estate

Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and brown floor.

Lifespan Kitchen Pantry Organization

Lifespan Closets

Lifespan, Metro Hardwoods, Houzz,
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Chestnut Street

Pridecraft Inc.

Country Kitchen, exposed beams, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, Wellborn Cabinets, stainless appliances
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Pantry Storage

Tailored Living of the Main Line

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colorado Drytown Grove

Tiffany Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

White Kitchen Makeover

WW Design Studio

A former kitchen with a staggered sight line, tiled countertop, and brass trim gains a fresh perspective with small updates. The cabinetry was in excellent shape, so the kitchen was largely re-purposed with all the original cabinetry intact and the same footprint used. The wish list included extra storage and with a vaulted ceiling, the obvious choice was to gain additional storage in height. As the original cabinets were no longer being manufactured, glass front uppers were chosen and painted to match. With the addition of new side panels and crown moulding, the new uppers cabinets blend seamlessly in place. The pantry walls were also painted to match the cabinetry to give it the appearance of a built-in. New countertops in black Caesarstone, marble backsplash, Blanco sink, brushed nickel knobs, and kitchen faucet gives this kitchen a fresh updated look! Photo Credit: Zoon Media

Culbert Classic Style Kitchen

America's Finest Remodeling

This is an example of a small country galley kitchen pantry in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Braeswood

newhaven residential design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen - Oakton, VA

Berriz Design Build Group

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors and no island.

Salt Lake Projects

The Closet Butler

Pantry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, white cabinets and no island.

Farrier Home

Alpenglow Custom Builders

Mid-sized arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

My Houzz: Bohemian Home Inspired by Organic 1970s Design

Ellie Lillstrom Photography

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley kitchen pantry in Portland with open cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Pantry 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!