Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Food Stylist Kitchen Renovation

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

This gorgeous kitchen was designed for a food stylist. We removed a wall and shifted the opening to the adjacent family room and the result alllowed us to build an island that is 10 feet long. The custom hood soars up into the vaulted ceiling and is anchored by the wall sconces and custom window valance.

Cuisine famille nombreuse

Cuisines Du Pilori

La niche éclairée, en finition Rovere Biondo, rappelle le plan de travail et donne du style mais également du rangement à cette cuisine.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Utensil Drawer

Pike Properties

Working with a custom cabinet maker locally in Charlotte allowed Pike to add neat features like this utensil drawer next to the range. It offers a perfect spot for cooking utensils and knife storage with material to keep knives sharpened.

Artistic Home in London (7205)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brass Accents Brighten Up this Classic Kitchen Space

Kitchen Intuitions

Classic white kitchen with a transitional feel using brass pendants, hardware and plumbing fixtures and a pop of color in the Frost island, bar and built-in desk. Floating shelves and leather bar stools give the space some extra character.

Everett Avenue

Oak Hill Architects

Expansive kitchen complete with island seating, custom cabinets, and plenty of prep space. A cased opening connects the kitchen to the butler's pantry.

Contemporain Cuisine

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white benchtop.

Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment

Cuisinella Paris 11 République

Cuisinella Paris 11 Référence Cuisinella : Light Jet Blanc Brillant Caisson : Chene Honey Poignée intégrée : Jet Plan de travail : Chene Honey & blanc brillant Crédit photo : Agence Meero

Accent tile behind range paired with 3x6 subway tile

Denise Quade Design

Beaded inset cabinets were used in this kitchen. White cabinets with a grey glaze add depth and warmth. An accent tile was used behind the 48" dual fuel wolf range and paired with a 3x6 subway tile.

Kitchen Projects

User

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional from the Start

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg / Gegg Media
Photo of a large traditional galley kitchen pantry in St Louis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Powell Ohio Kitchen

Kitchen Kraft

John Evans
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Seating for 12...room for the team.

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

This lovely home features an open concept space with the kitchen at its heart. Built in the late 1990's the prior kitchen was cherry, but dark, and the new family needed a fresh update. The back of the raised counter shown here is supported by custom corbels with room for four stools.The center section features and oval wood-topped table with banquette bench seating on two sides. Six can sit on the benches, chairs at the end add two more places... There is plenty of room for the family of five... even with the children's friends or team-mates dropping by; room for 12 if you are keeping count. The show-stopping coffered ceiling was custom designed and features a highlighted central area in a circular design. It's painted in the center section but the outside portions have beaded boards, recessed can lighting and dramatic crown molding. The prior cherry kitchen with Corian counters and appliances was re-invented as a entertainment/auxiliary kitchen in the lower level of the house. This great space was a collaboration between many talented folks including but not limited to the team at Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC, L. Newman and Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc with Leslie Rifkin and Emily Shakra, along with contributions from the homeowners and Belisle Granite. John C. Hession Photographer

Los Gatos Historic Renovation Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Monticello Replica

Vartanian Custom Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen With Large Island

Marble of the World

Photo courtesy of Ron Rosenzweig Photography
Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with mosaic tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Bloomfield Hills Gourmet Kitchen

MainStreet Design Build

This stately Tudor, located in Bloomfield Hills needed a kitchen that reflected the grandeur of the exterior architecture. Plato Woodwork custom cabinetry was the client's first choice and she was immediately drawn to the subtle amenities like carved turnings, corbels and hand-applied glaze. The coffered ceiling over the island gave additional warmth to the room. Choosing Subzero and Wolf appliances that could be completely integrated was key to the design. Beth Singer Photography

Cabin John, Maryland - Traditional - Charming Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Cabin John, Maryland Traditional and Charming Kitchen Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle

Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE

Création d'une cuisine sur mesure avec "niche" bleue. Conception d'un casier bouteilles intégré dans les colonnes de rangements. Joints creux parfaitement alignés. Détail des poignées de meubles filantes noires.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Panelled Appliances 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!