161 – Laguna Niguel - Transitional design-build two color kitchen remodel

Transitional design-build Aplus cabinets two color kitchen remodel Along with custom cabinets
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Modern Oasis

B Street Design

Photos: Ed Gohlich
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen pantry in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Whispering Heights Remodel

31E Designs

Minimal, white shaker cabinets brighten the room and help to solidify that mid-century modern feel my clients were seeking. However, my clients’ personality and that of the space shines through in the subway tiles’ pop of color. OK – maybe it’s a little more than a pop of color, but it takes this kitchen to the next level. The shiny, blue tile is an unexpected move that completely transforms this space. Material choice in this project had more of a significance because the kitchen’s shape and size didn’t change and was still rather confined. Because of this, the layout needed to be organized purposefully, leaving the real transformation up to the material.Material choice in this project had more of a significance because the kitchen’s shape and size didn’t change and was still rather confined. Because of this, the layout needed to be organized purposefully, leaving the real transformation up to the material.

Contemporary Kitchen in Boston

Plattypus,LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Global Kitchen

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

The existing kitchen was converted into a butler's pantry and prep station between the new kitchen and dining room
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bold and Monochromatic Kitchen in Houston

Cantoni Irvine

From the street, it’s an impeccably designed English manor. Once inside, the best of that same storied architecture seamlessly meshes with modernism. This blend of styles was exactly the vibe three-decades-running Houston homebuilder Chris Sims, founder and CEO of Sims Luxury Builders, wanted to convey with the $5.2 million show-home in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood. “Our goal was to uniquely combine classic and Old World with clean and modern in both the architectural design as well as the interior finishes,” Chris says. Their aesthetic inspiration is clearly evident in the 8,000-square-foot showcase home’s luxurious gourmet kitchen. It is an exercise in grey and white—and texture. To achieve their vision, the Sims turned to Cantoni. “We had a wonderful experience working with Cantoni several years ago on a client’s home, and were pleased to repeat that success on this project,” Chris says. Cantoni designer Amy McFall, who was tasked with designing the kitchen, promptly took to the home’s beauty. Situated on a half-acre corner lot with majestic oak trees, it boasts simplistic and elegant interiors that allow the detailed architecture to shine. The kitchen opens directly to the family room, which holds a brick wall, beamed ceilings, and a light-and-bright stone fireplace. The generous space overlooks the outdoor pool. With such a large area to work with, “we needed to give the kitchen its own, intimate feel,” Amy says. To that end, Amy integrated dark grey, high-gloss lacquer cabinetry from our Atelier Collection. by Aster Cucine with dark grey oak cabinetry, mixing finishes throughout to add depth and texture. Edginess came by way of custom, heavily veined Calacatta Viola marble on both the countertops and backsplash. The Sims team, meanwhile, insured the layout lent itself to minimalism. “With the inclusion of the scullery and butler’s pantry in the design, we were able to minimize the storage needed in the kitchen itself,” Chris says. “This allowed for the clean, minimalist cabinetry, giving us the creative freedom to go darker with the cabinet color and really make a bold statement in the home.” It was exactly the look they wanted—textural and interesting. “The juxtaposition of ultra-modern kitchen cabinetry and steel windows set against the textures of the wood floors, interior brick, and trim detailing throughout the downstairs provided a fresh take on blending classic and modern,” Chris says. “We’re thrilled with the result—it is showstopping.” They were equally thrilled with the design process. “Amy was incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable,” Chris says. “It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Cantoni team.” Check out the kitchen featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ annual “Ode to Texas Real Estate” here.

CP Residence

Karen Aston Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Portland Heights Historic Home

COOPER Design Build

This traditional kitchen's highlights entail recessed panel cabinets, decorative tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Serenity Lane Estate Two

Kisha Gianni Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bertch Maple Inset

Leading Edge Supply & Design

Country kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Malibu Interior Paint and Flooring

SK Home Designs & Remodeling

Complete interior home paint with new vinyl flooring and painting of kitchen cabinets
Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bel Air Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

North Balgowlah Kitchen & Bathroom

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

French-Country Kitchen Remodel- Custom Buffet

Kraft Custom Construction

After a not-so-great experience with a previous contractor, this homeowner came to Kraft Custom Construction in search of a better outcome. Not only was she wanting a more functional kitchen to enjoy cooking in, she also sought out a team with a clear process and great communication. Two elements of the original floorplan shaped the design of the new kitchen: a protruding pantry that blocked the flow from the front door into the main living space, and two large columns in the middle of the living room. Using a refined French-Country design aesthetic, we completed structural modifications to reframe the pantry, and integrated a new custom buffet cabinet to tie in the old columns with new wood ceiling beams. Other design solutions include more usable countertop space, a recessed spice cabinet, numerous drawer organizers, and updated appliances and finishes all around. This bright new kitchen is both comfortable yet elegant, and the perfect place to cook for the family or entertain a group of guests.

Rustic Mountain Retreat

rk MILES, Inc.

Cabinet Brand: Brookhaven II Door Style: Madison Raised Finish Style/Color: Knotty Alder with matte natural/black glaze Countertop Material: Granite Countertop Color/Finish: Silver Pearl/Leathered

9332 WD

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, multi-coloured benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

2021 Custom Ranch Home

The Ben Brown Group

Country kitchen pantry in Houston with multi-coloured benchtop.

168 - Newport Beach - Design-Build complete Home Kitchen & Bathrooms remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design-Build complete Home Kitchen & Bathrooms remodel in City of Newport Beach Orange County
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Baronne Kitchen

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Medallion custom cabinets with flat panel doors with soft close concealed hinges, and under-mount soft close drawer guides! Top knobs cabinet hardware, Cambria Summerhill quartz countertop, Elkay farmhouse stainless steel sink, Delta faucet, hot water dispenser, Elk pendant light, LED under-cabinet lighting, 4" & 6" LED recess lighting controlled separately using Lutron Masestro dimmer switches, new vinyl replacement window, new vinyl patio door, rocker style switches/receptacles with decorative plates, Cathedral Fusion Carbon glass backsplash tile, 20" x 20" Manhattan Sky porcelain floor tile, new crown molding, and baseboards.

Kitchen Pantry with Multi-Coloured 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!