Sea Foam Ogee Drop kitchen backsplash
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with white cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sycamore Ranch Home Remodel

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Another feature of this space is the 48" dual fuel range from Subzero Wolf. The range hood is Zephyr Titan. The tile backsplash behind the range is a handmade cement tile, Erizio in Tangier Blue, from Builder Depot. The pot filler is from the Signature Hardware Kembla line in antique copper. Countertops are Cambria Brittanicca.

Jason and Linda's Kitchen

SheBuilds Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Quarter Kitchen

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lumberton Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Joseph Clymer

Red Coat Reative
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glenunga addition

Anatoly Patrick Architecture

Anatoly Patrick Architecture Contemporary kitchen, part of an open living space addition to the rear of a heritage home in inner Adelaide. Galley kitchen features composite stone island bench, black and white decor and bamboo flooring. Natural lighting fills the space via a high-level clerestory window.

5" Island Caps X Panels

St John Designs

Custom cabinets are adorned with home-made copper handles. Island ends are capped with custom X beams with a pecky cypress inlay. The X beams are hollow and house electrical wires for outlets hidden on back side of island.

Kitchen/ Dining Room Update in conservation district

General Contractor, Peak Market Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Update

Ladybird Designs

Sleek cabinets with a modern backsplash
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Ballard Townhouse

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dramatic hood

James C Schell LLC

This handsome stainless steel Vent-a-Hood was part of the homeowners’ wish list.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Fischer Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, bamboo floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Open Kitchen & Dining Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Kitchen remodel by MA Peterson with open floor plan adjoining the kitchen, dining and family rooms
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling

Jackson Quality Construction

Contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brentwood Kitchen

KRISTIN GUNNETTE

This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and an integrated sink.

Lumberton Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Joseph Clymer

Red Coat Reative
Large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hockessin Delaware Home Renovation

Spring Studio Architecture

Galley style modern kitchen with skylights and full height windows
Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Modern Open Kitchen & Dining Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

A prep sink on the new kitchen island was positioned opposite of the apron sink of this award-winning kitchen by MA Peterson
Mid-sized l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Country Living

Jdesign Group

New light and airy kitchen with a walk in pantry hidden discreetly behind. As it is a predominantly white kitchen, timber elements were incorporated to add color and interest, and battens were added under the benchtop to add extra depth to a simple white kitchen.

Kitchen

Habitable Form

Harmonized on the edge of a tidal marsh of Bohicket Creek on Johns Island, a house was built for indoor-outdoor living. Constructed within a tight budget, architectural poetics were sought through integrated design, with the use of kebony shiplap siding, corrugated metal, and exposed wood rafters. The sensitive landscape drove a design concept that floats above the forest floor and blends in with the habitat of the marsh edge. There was consideration for detail and simple construction methods, through the use of modern interior and exterior trim with minimal details. The raw, simple construction methods and materials were used to infuse the spirit of boat docks and agricultural structures of Johns Island, SC with the use of heavy timber wood piles and knotty pine siding and rain screen. The interior details are simple and dramatic with a waterfall island anchoring the open floor plan and book matched birch veneer wood doors throughout.

Kitchen with Bamboo Floors and White 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!