Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Toulouse with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and concrete floors.

Apartment Designed By Whitespace Designs- Ganesh Nair

Shamanth Patil Photography

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Bengaluru with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

AAA Custom Painting LLC

Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

A&L - attico caldo e accogliente

LAKD - Progettare l'ambiente cucina

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Rome with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Updated Classic Home

Neff Designs

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodeling - Evanston

A-1 PAM Home Remodeling, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Kitchen

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This Old World Style house received a total transformation to bring it up to date! The client is loving the new fresh, brighter look! We also added wooden ceiling beams to give it a homey feel. Loving the sparkle in the shiny subway tile and the herringbone pattern.

Louisiana Ave Remodel

Jaimie Nelson Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Roscoe Village Kitchen Remodel

Guided Design Cabinetry & Interiors

Beautiful kitchen remodel in Roscoe Village. We designed this project to go with the design of the existing house and to totally refresh the kitchen and attached living space. We used distressed cherry hardwood with a warm stain color for the island, not only for looks, but also for durability.

Los Angeles

Regal X Inc.

Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

WALLACE DRIVE KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen w/ Deco Hood

Chris Rossetti at Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

Cuisine ouverte

Oïkos Architectes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and turquoise benchtop.

Full Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel-high end

Blues Brothers Construction Inc.

On this high end kitchen you can see the finishes we installed: long and narrow island with sitting area and cabinet space. two color cabinets concept, hidden built in fridge, large wine cellar, built in double oven and microwave ini the island, pot filler above the range and a large hood to complement it. an under-mount stainless steel sink with a long stretchable faucet, full grey glossy look backsplash, white quartz countertop with thick grey veins, bright floor to reflect light back into the room, and a bunch of can lights in the ceiling among pendant lights above the island and a custom made sitting area we created out of cabinets to make a bench look like

Marengo Residence

Albert Architecture

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Stone (Реализация)

Yulia Starikova

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Sereine Harmonie, maison feng shui

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Stunning White and Veneer Renovation Leichhardt

Degabriele Kitchens

Degabriele Kitchens was chosen by designers Noela Coffey and Carla Barton to build the beautiful kitchen in their Leichhardt semi renovation and features in their realestateaustralia.com.au web series 'Mother Flipper' The kitchen needed to wow prospective buyers and features unique custom stained timber veneer drawers and doors, paired with satin polyurethane doors up to an eye-watering 4 metre high ceiling

Cedar Shores Lake Cottage

Jethany Lee, CKD

Open floor plan with kitchen and dining in this lake cottage
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mercer Island Retreat

Claire Guest Studio

Custom kitchen with white cabinetry on the perimeter and Navy island. Dolomite Marble slab countertops - Luca de Luna, these were originally listed as a Quartzite and then changed to a Marble. Luckily, after much testing with red wine, lemon juice and vinegar on the slab sample, the client still loved it and decided to use it. Ann Sacks Herringbone mosaic accent at range with Cadenza Clay tile backsplash.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and White 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!