Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Transitional Elegance

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Pantries

Inspired Closets Anchorage

This modern pantry is built in our driftwood finish with shaker door and drawer profile. Shelves are set off in contrasted in Arctic White.
Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and blue benchtop.

River Blue countertops

Granite & Kitchen Studio

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Bridgeport with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Jamiaca Plain, Boston Kitchen Renovation

Lee Kimball

This 1940’s Colonial style home in Boston’s Jamaica Plain had strong bones and rich character but lacked the space, modern conveniences, and storage that our clients desired. While they wished to retain the look of the exterior, as well as some of the home’s unique original features,, the kitchen and dining room needed to be reimagined in design, layout, and functionality. Key considerations were the compact size of the home and a smaller lot that didn’t give our client the flexibility of an addition. Without adding on to the existing floor plan, we needed to find a way to gain vital extra space in the kitchen, which, with walls enclosing it on all sides, was dark and disconnected from the rest of the house. Our design team coordinated with our client to reconfigure the space by opening up the wall between the dining room and the kitchen to add a few extra inches – just enough to create an open flow between the two rooms. With the removal of that wall, the formerly dark kitchen was flooded with the natural light coming from the existing dining room windows, making the entire space feel brighter and more cohesive. The original kitchen dated back to the mid-20th century and lacked, among other conveniences, a dishwasher, enough storage, or even countertop space for food prep. In redesigning the kitchen, we visually expanded the space by incorporating white upper cabinetry, open shelving, and white subway tiles extending from the backsplash to the ceiling. A new, larger window featuring a deep stone sill brought in even more light, and the appliances and apron sink were selected to retain the traditional look of the home while delivering modern functionality. Considering how our client would use this space, we focused on creating a purposeful workspace and storage, ensuring that there was ample countertop space and cabinetry between the sink and range. A multi-purpose cabinet and countertop which serves as a microwave station and food service area were added to the backside of the dining room wall, packing a lot of utility into a small space. Prior to this renovation, our client had painted the dining room in Mount Saint Anne by Benjamin Moore, a tranquil blue-gray that suited the room well and allowed the original built-in corner cabinetry to stand out, highlighting the home’s charm. With the newly opened floor plan extending into the kitchen, we selected a deep custom color for the base cabinets, Yorktowne Green by Benjamin Moore, to complement the dining room and pull all of the elements together in a cohesive space. This transformation was remarkable, both functionally and visually. The kitchen is now a bright and inviting space that flows seamlessly into the rest of the house. The homeowners are thrilled with the results, and the small changes we incorporated that made a big difference in the overall feel and functionality of the space.

Kitchen Remodel

American Gallery Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, quartz benchtops, blue benchtop, an undermount sink, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and brown floor.

CC141- 4008 Highplains Drive

Lance Johnson Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Astounding Annex

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Vintage Downtown Loft

Alicia Carter Interiors

Photo of a small eclectic single-wall kitchen pantry in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, concrete floors, no island, green floor and blue benchtop.

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop, quartzite benchtops and exposed beam.

Kitchen design and visualisation sept-2018

3DDOC

This is a 3D design and visualisation of a modern kitchen. Image 1 day light setting.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and blue benchtop.

New Hope Butler's Pantry

Glenna Stone Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

The New Prairie

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media

Astounding Annex

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Blue Tops

D&J Kitchens and Baths Inc.

The gorgeous blue counter tops really stand out in this galley styled kitchen. Track lighting runs the full length and each light is pointed towards a work area. Dave Adams Photographer

Beautiful San Francisco Classic Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Victorian Project

GC INTERIOR

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Haslemere Residence

Studio Amble

Tasmania Circle, Forrest ACT

YOLK on the inside

Complete kitchen remodel. The pantry, fridges and an appliance bench are hidden in the wall of talls, and there's a built-in charging pad on the island bench. The original marble island bench was repurposed as decorative cladding to the fireplace in the living room.

Kitchen Pantry with Blue 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!