Transitional kitchen pantry in Wichita with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and black benchtop.

West End 2018 Parade Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Tex Homes

HomeTex Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with red cabinets, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Butler's Pantry with Shelves & Pullouts

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Pantry is half broom-closet, half with 5 slide out trays. Cookie Sheet dividers each side of wall oven.
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Adirondack Update

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

This 1970s kitchen in the Adirondacks got a big lift and a fabulous new bar. Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinets, Shaker door, Saybrook Sage. Silver Gray Granite with leathered finish. Brook Custom Artisan Slant Shaped hood with cast nickel finish. Pine flooring. Interior features include LeMans swing outs, pull out pantry, angled dividers for utensils, and roll-shelves in cabinets.

Third Street Pantry

Kitchen & Bath Details

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Lafayette Modern Remodel by Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture’s client, a family of four with young children, wanted to update their recently purchased home to meet their growing needs across generations. It was essential to maintain the mid-century modern style throughout the project but most importantly, they wanted more natural light brought into the dark kitchen and cramped bathrooms while creating a smoother connection between the kitchen, dining and family room. The kitchen was expanded into the dining area, using part of the original kitchen area as a butler's pantry. With the main kitchen brought out into an open space with new larger windows and two skylights the space became light, open, and airy. Custom cabinetry from Henrybuilt throughout the kitchen and butler's pantry brought functionality to the space. Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, and widening the opening from the dining room to the living room created a more open and natural flow between the spaces. New redwood siding was installed in the entry foyer to match the original siding in the family room so it felt original to the house and consistent between the spaces. Oak flooring was installed throughout the house enhancing the movement between the new kitchen and adjacent areas. The two original bathrooms felt dark and cramped so they were expanded and also feature larger windows, modern fixtures and new Heath tile throughout. Custom vanities also from Henrybuilt bring a unified look and feel from the kitchen into the new bathrooms. Designs included plans for a future in-law unit to accommodate the needs of an older generation. The house is much brighter, feels more unified with wider open site lines that provide the family with a better transition and seamless connection between spaces. This mid-century modern remodel is a 2,743 sf, 4 bedroom/3 bath home located in Lafayette, CA. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf and Angela Todorova Contractor: Don Larwood Structural Engineer: Sezen & Moon Structural Engineering, Inc. Landscape Designer: n/a Photography ©2018 Scott Maddern Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2018 Link to photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqxfwk7wdot9jja/AADWuIcsHHE-AGPfq13u5htda?dl=0

Black and White Kitchen Renovation

French Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Silver Oak Ct. Kitchen Remodel

Rachael Elise Design

These amazing clients asked for a green kitchen, and that ls exactly what they got! With any remodel we always start with ideas, and clients wish list. Next we select all the building materials, faucets, lighting and paint colors. During construction we do everything needed to execute the design and client dream!

Overland Pass

Q Construction Solutions

Handcrafted tile back splash, Tray Ceiling with exposed faux wooden beams, shaker cabinets,
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Prairie Village Home Renovation

Faust Construction

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Carnegie Hill

Key+Shade Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

French Country Kitchen

Eisenbrandt Companies

The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Rockwood Cabinetry

Remodel by Tricolor Construction Interior Design by Maison Inc. Photos by David Papazian
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Classic meets Contemporary - Brisbane Waterfront Apartment

Showhomes with Tracey McLeod

Modern kitchen renovation in a transitional inner-city riverside apartment.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary country Kitchen Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Pantry With Countertop Drawers

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Adding drawers to the countertop cabinetry allows for easy access and storage for the kitchen's most used cutlery, linens, and miscellaneous items.
U-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

The Country House

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The kitchen is kept simple, with a single wall for cooktop and ovens, and an island with main sink and seating for six. Soapstone countertops, metal lanterns and traditional white cabinetry assist the relaxed country feel. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Rockwood Cabinetry

Remodel by Tricolor Construction Interior Design by Maison Inc. Photos by David Papazian
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Custom Countertops

KRAFTICIAN DESIGN SURFACES

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Pantry with Black 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!