2010 HIA Best Large Kitchen of the Year
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Transitional White Oak Home

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hollis Transitional Kitchen 1

Denyne Designs

This beautiful transitional kitchen remodel features both natural cherry flat panel cabinetry alongside painted grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and satin nickel hardware. The overall result is to an upscale and airy space that anyone would want to spend time in. The oversize island is a contrast in cool gray which joins the kitchen to the adjacent dining area, tying the two spaces together. Countertops in cherry butcher block as well as fantasy brown granite bring contrast to this expansive kitchen. Finally the rough-hewn flooring with it's mixture of rich, deep wood tones alongside lighter hues finish off this exquisite space.

Moonlight

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Home Swede Home

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Roseville Kitchen - LVT floor with grout

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Small Galley kitchen, becomes charming and efficient.
Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

2017 425 Magazine Northwest Idea House

JayMarc Homes

The pantry features countless shelving with different pull out storage features.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive modern galley kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

East Portland Ranch

Neil Kelly Company

Aaron Ziltener/Neil Kelly Company
Mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

181 - Newport Beach – Modern Transitional Kitchen Bathroom Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design-Build Modern Transitional Style Kitchen & Bathroom with New closets Remodel Newport Beach Orange County
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Portfolio Staging for Developer

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

This is an example of a large country galley kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

V e r v i l l e

catlin stothers design

The decision to either renovate the upper and lower units of a duplex or convert them into a single-family home was a no-brainer. Situated on a quiet street in Montreal, the home was the childhood residence of the homeowner, where many memories were made and relationships formed within the neighbourhood. The prospect of living elsewhere wasn’t an option. A complete overhaul included the re-configuration of three levels to accommodate the dynamic lifestyle of the empty nesters. The potential to create a luminous volume was evident from the onset. With the home backing onto a park, westerly views were exploited by oversized windows and doors. A massive window in the stairwell allows morning sunlight to filter in and create stunning reflections in the open concept living area below. The staircase is an architectural statement combining two styles of steps, with the extended width of the lower staircase creating a destination to read, while making use of an otherwise awkward space. White oak dominates the entire home to create a cohesive and natural context. Clean lines, minimal furnishings and white walls allow the small space to breathe.

Lexington Transformation, MA

G and S Installation USA, LLC.

Here is a great shot showing the wall to wall windows and beautiful Calcutta marble
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

My Work

ING Construction

Kitchen Remodel / Single Island with Single Sink and Granite Counter Top / Tile Back splash / Wood Panel Recessed Cabinets / Light Hard Wood Flooring / Stainless Steel Stove, Oven, Stove Top and Microwave

A Mothers Nest

X-space Architects

Designed by X-Space Architects. Photo by Dion Robeson. X-Space Architects remains proud that this project superseded the client’s expectations whilst remaining within their budget constraints

Plano | Normandy Estates | Kitchen & Butler Cabinets (Partner)

Kitchen Design Concepts

The builder we partnered with for this beauty original wanted to use his cabinet person (who builds and finishes on site) but the clients advocated for manufactured cabinets - and we agree with them! These homeowners were just wonderful to work with and wanted materials that were a little more "out of the box" than the standard "white kitchen" you see popping up everywhere today - and their dog, who came along to every meeting, agreed to something with longevity, and a good warranty! The cabinets are from WW Woods, their Eclipse (Frameless, Full Access) line in the Aspen door style - a shaker with a little detail. The perimeter kitchen and scullery cabinets are a Poplar wood with their Seagull stain finish, and the kitchen island is a Maple wood with their Soft White paint finish. The space itself was a little small, and they loved the cabinetry material, so we even paneled their built in refrigeration units to make the kitchen feel a little bigger. And the open shelving in the scullery acts as the perfect go-to pantry, without having to go through a ton of doors - it's just behind the hood wall!

Fernwood Kitchen

Fox Interiors

This kitchen in a Mid-century modern home features rift-cut white oak and matte white cabinets, white quartz countertops and a marble-life subway tile backsplash. The original hardwood floors were saved to keep existing character. The new finishes palette suits their personality and the mid-century details of their home. We eliminated a storage closet and a small hallway closet to inset a pantry and refrigerator on the far wall. This allowed the small breakfast table to remain. By relocating the refrigerator from next to the range, we allowed the range to be centered in the opening for more usable counter and cabinet space on both sides. A counter-depth range hood liner doesn’t break the line of the upper cabinets for a sleeker look. Large storage drawers include features like a peg system to hold pots in place and a shallow internal pull-out shelf to separate lids from food storage containers.

Los Angeles Remodel and ADU

Venn Studio, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

LOWRY - Kitchen Remodel for a downsizing household

KE Interior Solutions

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Fernwood Kitchen

Fox Interiors

Kitchen Pantry with Light Wood Cabinets 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!