This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classically Tradition

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The black vent hood next to the walnut cabinets offers a nice visual contrast. Erika Barczak, Allied ASID, By Design Interiors, Inc. - Interior Designer Keechi Creek Builders - Builder Kathleen O. Ryan Fine Art Photography - Photography

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Angled island layout

Stanton Homes

The island kitchen offers casual dining at the raised eating bar. A breakfast nook is tucked around the corner from the vaulted living room.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Crownsville, MD Cherry Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Custom Level doors and Natural Cherry color. The countertops are Crema Bordeaux granite.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Meglio piccolo ma in centro - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Humble Hemlock Haven

Design Classics

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Raven Road Kitchen Renovation

Kustom Home Design

This renovation involved expanding the kitchen space into an adjacent office area, creating a side entry, new kitchen layout that worked well for two cooks, professional grade appliances, oversized island with seating on two sides, eat-in area, sitting area and furniture look cabinets with both stained and painted finishes. We enlarged an existing window by creating a boxed bay at the relocated sink and designed a continuous quartzite counter which serves as planting ledge for herbs and flowers. Some of the appliances were integrated into the cabinetry with panels, while others were designed as impact pieces. Custom designed cabinets include a large mantel style chimney hood with vent insert, furniture grade hutch with leaded glass doors, contrasting stained island with seating on two sides, bar with wine refrigerator and deep drawers, and a galley style butler's pantry which provides secondary prep space and ample storage. Details such as shaped cabinet feet, upper glass front cabinets, pull-out trash drawer, spice columns and hidden drawers and storage make this newly designed kitchen space feel luxurious and function perfectly. Traditional materials and forms meld seamlessly with industrial accents and modern amenities. Mixed metals are used in a balanced and dynamic way with warm gold tone cabinet hardware, stainless steel and chrome all working in harmony. Antique furnishings blend with the newly designed cabinets and modern lighting. Photos by: Kimberly Kerl

Crystal Cabinets

Katy Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and blue floor.

Bachelor Manor

Raegan Ford Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown floor.

Hospitality | Terranea Resort | Palos Verdes, CA

Barclay Butera Interiors

Large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

New Construction Craftsman Styled Home - Hampshire, IL

Insignia Kitchen

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Reale

VESTA

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

California Country

Laura Hunt Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors and stone tile splashback.

Lake Washington Waterfront Home

Helga Simmons Interior Design LLC

Gregg Krogstad Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

poolhouse

Stylecraft Homes and Renovations

Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Light and Bright Kitchen

CDH Designs LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Rustic Kitchen

Country kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops and beige splashback.

Kitchen Restoring and Updating in the Grand 1920s Tudor Style

Bridgewater

After Originally this kitchen was open and inviting (see before pix). An earlier renovation added walls and created nooks but made the space very chopped up. It had a separate pantry, a breakfast nook, and a kitchen area with all the amenities crammed into a 10-by-10- foot space. Bridgewater did everything possible to make the existing footprint of the kitchen seem bigger and improve traffic flow, while respecting the original Tudor design and materials. The remodeling design moved plumbing, removed part of a wall to create a pass-through to the main hallway, added an island, and enlarged an archway. The remodeler tapped into his creativity to duplicate the look and feel of existing products and finishes that would have been used in the late 1920s.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Beige Splashback 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!