William Quarles
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Black handleless kitchen with black marble worktop

Ridgeway Interiors

This black handleless kitchen, with its sleek black marble worktop, exudes elegance. To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, we’ve incorporated a beautiful wooden splashback, which perfectly complements the aesthetic. The addition of atmospheric under-cabinet lighting adds a touch of charm and enhances the ambience. When it comes to appliances, we have chosen the renowned Neff oven, while our compact breakfast bar provides a convenient space to enjoy meals, and shelving gives easy access to utensils. Smart storage solutions are key, with our design including ample storage options to keep the kitchen organised and clutter-free. We have also included a single wine fridge, allowing our clients to indulge in their favourite wines without compromising space. To add a touch of character and functionality, we have incorporated built-in wooden open shelving. This feature is a display area for prized kitchenware and ensures go-to kitchen items are within reach. Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our delighted client had to say: “If you are looking for a high-quality kitchen, expertly installed, then I would highly recommend Ridgeway. We could not have been happier with the service and communication that we received.” From the initial meeting to the final installation, our team worked tirelessly to ensure our client’s demands were met - and within their budget. Our friendly installation team paid meticulous attention to detail, resulting in flawless craftsmanship. If you can see a kitchen like this one in your home, give us a call and let us transform your culinary space. Alternatively, visit our Projects page for heaps of inspiration.

Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Arboles Whole House Remodel

M Prevost Design

Whole House Remodel in a modern spanish meets california casual aesthetic.
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

DIXMUDE

JLC Intérieurs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Saint-Martin

COSTAUD RÉNOVATION

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

La renaissance d’un appartement haussmannien parisien

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Nous conservons les volumes de l’ancienne salle de bains et une cuisine contemporaine toute en longueur prend sa place. Le mur donnant sur le couloir est retravaillé avec une grande verrière et une porte atelier, ce qui permet de bénéficier d’une lumière en second jour dans le couloir.

Appartement 150 m2 Paris 9

hOme PM&P sas

coin cuisine intégré réalisé sur-mesure. Plan de travail arrondi en quartz, façades laquées et chêne. Claustra chêne. Lampe Gubi. photo OPM
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pemberton Heights Kitchen

BANDD DESIGN

A dark and dated kitchen is given a refreshing makeover! We wanted to keep the look of a traditional space but with a more contemporary feel. We opted for lighter woods, cool gray-blues, a warm white textured backsplash, and plenty of natural night. The kitchen is now a traditional, low-maintenence and spacious room for the whole family to enjoy. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/

Ridgewood

Kitchens By Rose

Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Aménagement d'un 110m²

POËSIS STUDIO

Au cœur de ce projet, la création d’un espace de vie centré autour de la cuisine avec un îlot central permettant d’adosser une banquette à l’espace salle à manger.

MONCEAU

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Forest Green Hexagon Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Luminous updated kitchen featuring Large Hexagons in 47 Vermont Pine
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Island Seating for Three in Wayne PA

MacLaren Kitchen and Bath

Design, Fabrication, Install and Photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Centra/Mouser Square Inset style. Coventry Doors/Drawers and select Slab top drawers. Semi-Custom Cabinetry, mouldings and hardware installed by MacLaren and adjusted onsite. Decorative Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander/Florence Group Cups and Knobs Backsplash: Handmade Subway Tile in Crackled Ice with Custom ledge and frame installed in Sea Pearl Quartzite Countertops: Sea Pearl Quartzite with a Half-Round-Over Edge Sink: Blanco Large Single Bowl in Metallic Gray Extras: Modified wooden hood frame, Custom Doggie Niche feature for dog platters and treats drawer, embellished with a custom Corian dog-bone pull.

Custom cookie sheet pull-out that maximizes your viewing.

Katherine Ramm, Interior Design Consultant

When you're left without an overhead cabinet for oven pans, try this. It's great because you can see all the items at once. Picture by Kati Mallory.

Historic Farmhouse Remodel

Greenbrook Design Center

The kitchen of this historic farmhouse includes the original beadboards and some of the original cabinets to the home. The new cabinets are made from 100+ year-old heart pine. The blue/gray island ties in with the blue accents and is a good contrast to the stained cabinets.

Industrial Chic King Valley Kitchen

Kade Homes & Renovations

Adam Pendleton
Mid-sized industrial kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Jamaica Plain Kitchen

Liz Miller Interiors

Jessica Delaney Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

This little corner of a large kitchen is so important, because it lets all the beautiful light in! We loved setting up a little indoor garden for the homeowner in this corner. Fingers crossed she can keep it alive! Joe Kwon Photography

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Quartzite 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!