Dave M. Davis Photography
Small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Nobles Point 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Harold Ashwell

Changing Spaces

The open plan kitchen flows perfectly with the open plan living and dining areas at our Harold Ashwell project. We brought this once dull kitchen to life by injecting a punch of moody charcoal blue in the joinery which is offset by the freshness of the white counter tops. A very important aspect of any kitchen is a fully functional workspace and Cheryl designed a brand new island that encompasses all of that and more. The counter top has a marbled vein and waterfall sides to the floor on either side that wraps up and over the island seamlessly. Seating at the island is ideal for the children to sit at and be a part of the cooking process, as well as to have breakfast or a snack. The black kitchen stools are modern and gives a nod to the other pops of black in this open living space. The pendant lights add warmth and works well with the dining pendants that are in the same area. The touch tip integrated fridge/freezer and wine cooler forms part of the joinery and creates a seamless, stylish look. Carefully selected objet, crockery, appliances and décor makes this kitchen unique to the family who will use it. Cheryl made sure that the kitchen is strikingly beautiful and fits into the style and look of the rest of the living areas, whilst ensuring optimum functionality.

Fabrizio Kitchen Mosaic

Mia Tavonatti Productions

This extensive mosaic kitchen backsplash was installed in and around ornate cabinets, light fixtures, a pizza oven, appliances and windows in twenty four sections that appear seamless upon final inspection. The entire mosaic was crafted from hand cut glass in the artist's studio. It was then installed piece by piece, the seams filled, and the entire mosaic grouted with an earthy red. Mia Tavonatti

Grey Oaks- Pantry

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: G Design Studio, LLC. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Mill Point in Martin's Point

Sandmark Custom Homes, INC.

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and coloured appliances.

Mid-Century Kitchen

Lange Custom Woodworking, Inc.

Dark gray refrigerator to match laminated cabinetry with Maple interior cabinets
Design ideas for a large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Nobles Point 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ed & Marcy's New Kitchen and Buffet

Phinney Ridge Cabinet Company

Greenwood Kitchen and Buffet. From the client, "Thanks and a big thanks for your (Lynn and Tim) work on this!"
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and ceramic floors.

Vacation Home

Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

The tall apothecary cabinet houses spices and odds and ends. The joinery was inspired by those found in a roll top desk. The cubbies provide a unique way to organize her spices. Photo by Scott Longwinter

South Orange, NJ Kitchen & Pantry Contemporary Renovation

Ariana Hoffman: AH & Co. Decorative Artisans

This is a before photo of the tile backsplash that will be ultimately refinished in a painted faux marble by AH & Co. out of Montclair, NJ. The grout lines will be changed as well to a lighter cream textured sand with black lava stone highlights that mimic the existing grout finish from the floor.

Imola Kiko

Tileshop

Italian wall tile with different fabric-like textures that are mixed randomly together to create an original and elegant effect with orange and beige mixed decorative patterns and tiles. Perfectly suitable for commercial and residential use Interior Wall Tile Photo credit: Imola Ceramiche Tileshop 1005 Harrison Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Other California Locations: San Jose and Van Nuys (Los Angeles)

Jersey Farmhouse Kitchen

Emilia Lacy Designs

A kitchen renovation creating an improved layout, better lighting and increasing storage by more than double in Jersey CI. This kitchen has a listed ceiling which impacted the lighting options and previously had very poor storage solutions. The pink wall colour makes the room feel bigger and less gloomy than the previous white.

Parkdale Energy Retrofit

Green Home Design + Build

Large country single-wall kitchen pantry in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Blue Glass Grey Stone Mosaic Kitchen Wall Tile SGMT026

My Building Shop

glass mosaic stone mosaic kitchen wall tile backsplash
Mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors and with island.

Farmhouse Chic

Bauer Clifton Interiors

Winner of Interior Design Society's 2014 Designer of the Year Awards: Kitchens 50K & Above - 2nd Place
This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pastry Chief's Kitchen

Magno Kitchens Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and grey floor.

Manhattan via Melbourne kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beach House In LA

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Dan Forster, Design Moe Kitchen & Bath LLC
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with coloured appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and grey floor.

Kitchen Pantry with Coloured Appliances 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!