This bright and light shaker style kitchen is painted in bespoke Tom Howley paint colour; Chicory, the light Ivory Spice granite worktops and Mazzano Tumbled marble flooring create a heightened sense of space.

TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN

Old Castle Design

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Custom White Raised panel cabinets

Otero Signature Homes

Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Powell Ohio Kitchen

Kitchen Kraft

John Evans
Expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops and stone tile splashback.

open floor plan kitchen

Coralite Woodworks LLC.

Removal of two walls, create open floor plan, fabricated white finish kitchen cabinets, gray island with stained floating shelves. Under cabinet and shelving lighting.

Hammersmith

User

Marc Wilson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and with island.

Junior League Show House Boston

Kathy Marshall Design

The Commandants House in Charlestown Navy Yard. I was asked to design the kitchen for this historic house in Boston. My inspiration was a family style kitchen that was youthful and had a nod to it's historic past. The combination of wormy cherry wood custom cabinets, and painted white inset cabinets works well with the existing black and white floor. The island was a one of kind that I designed to be functional with a wooden butcher block and compost spot for prep, the other half a durable honed black granite. This island really works in this busy city kitchen.

Henderson

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Light Green Custom Inset Kitchen With Virginia Mist Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Renovated kitchen with Custom Amish cabinetry in Evergreen Fog paint. Inset doors with beaded face frames and exposed antique brass hinges. Virginia Mist granite in honed finish also featured. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Village Home Stores for Budd Creek Homes.

Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio

Flooret

Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Projet Treize

eodesign

Rénovation complète d'une cuisine de 10 mètres carré. Carreaux de ciment et plan de travail en granit.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Strasbourg with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, black benchtop and coffered.

Dallas Suburb Classic Kitchen

Carrie Johnson

Because... kids.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Rénovation d'un grand Appartement Parisien

Lagom architectes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sous les toits

Studio ido

Agencement d'une cuisine avec un linéaire et un mur de placard. Plan de travail en granit Borgen. Ral des façades et des murs définit selon le camaïeu du granit. Réalisation sur-mesure par un menuisier des façades, des poignées intégrées et du caisson de la hotte. Les appliques en verre soufflé et une co-réalisation avec le verrier Arcam Glass. crédit photo Germain Herriau, stylisme aurélie lesage

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with ceramic floors, beige floor, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison en Haute Savoie

Marque de Fabrik

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Matthews Kitchen Makeover

Completely Personal Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

The Guildford Dairy Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

Beautiful expansive kitchen remodel with custom cast stone range hood, porcelain floors, peninsula island, gothic style pendant lights, bar area, and cozy seating room at the far end. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Bespoke Dining Kitchen

Churchwood Design

A bespoke solid wood kitchen hand-painted in Sanderson 'Driftwood Grey'.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beaded inset cabinets and granite benchtops.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Granite Benchtops 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!