Photo of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Charming Shore house Kitchen

Signature Kitchens, Inc.

This charming kitchen near the NJ shore is cozy, classic, and functional. It features beaded inset cabinets in a light colored paint with a quartersawn oak island.

Kitchens

A Shoucair Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Cypress, TX

Wamhoff Design | Build

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with with island, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and beige cabinets.

Ada Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Hauschild Custom Builders

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Oak Kitchen

D&G Construction

This kitchen offers a modern farmhouse design with granite countertops, custom cabinetry and roll up garage doors to bring the outdoors in.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Winding Oak on Callawassie Island

Coastal Signature Homes

Love this open and spacious traditional kitchen, with the eat-in island, topped with a gorgeous granite. Warm wooden cabinets match the hardwood flooring, making this kitchen a sure fire gathering space for family a friends.

Antique Brass

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

The faucets for this kitchen are all in Antique Brass by Waterstone, there are three including the pot filler.
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Ream Woods Raleigh

Designs by Doss

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beaded Inset Kitchen in Bolton

Ted Lochner, CKD of Spotlight Kitchen & Bath

Ted Lochner, CKD
Mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sophisticated Rustic Log Cabin Kitchen

Frenchs Cabinet Gallery llc

Sophisticated rustic log cabin kitchen remodel by French's Cabinet Gallery, llc designer Erin Hurst, CKD. Crestwood Cabinets, Fairfield door style in Bellini color, beaded inset door overlay, hickory floating shelves in sesame seed color.

Beaded Inset Kitchen in Bolton

Ted Lochner, CKD of Spotlight Kitchen & Bath

Ted Lochner, CKD
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen essentials - sink, dishwasher and built in bin

Lima Kitchens

Kitchen cleaning zone with sink, built in dishwasher and built in bin.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Buckinghamshire with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Align | Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Country Elegance

Alderidge Construction Ltd.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Crooked Lake Cottage

Edgewater Design Group

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

El Serreno Circle

Halo Development, Inc.

Rand Olsen
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Classical cook's kitchen echoes the timeless feeling of the majestic family room. Viewed from the island seats. Grandkids & honored guests can freely come & go (without encroaching on the cookspace) and treat themselves to snacks & beverages from the twin armoires. The tower to right is a fully equipped coffee bar (cleverly concealed behind pocket doors). -- DeAngelis Custom Builders

Transitional Kitchen with Medium Hardwood Floors

ULFBUILT

Medium hardwood floors, gray cabinets, and white ceiling are the perfect combination for a clean and sharp transitional kitchen design. The pendant chandelier completes its elegant character. Built by ULFBUILT.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and 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!