Custom island and plaster hood take center stage in this kitchen remodel. Full-wall wine, coffee and smoothie station on the right perimeter. Cabinets are white oak. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors

Kitchen In Oak Hill

Oak Hill Building & Remodeling

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Williams Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

Kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Fairway Full Renovation

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Oklahoma Farmhouse

Berkeley Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

キッチンの背面には冷蔵庫や日本酒冷蔵庫が入る家具、キッチンの奥は調理家電、食器、食材、掃除道具等を収納できるパントリーになっています。パントリー、冷蔵庫の上部はロフトスペース。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and timber.

Vannier Project

LSDesign

Located in the hills of Belmont with beautiful views, we took advantage of the opportunity to make the window the focal point when redesigning this space. Simple changes like removing interior walls helped open up the overall kitchen beyond our clients original expectations.

Cortlandt Manor

East Hill Kitchen Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

A spacious kitchen with three "zones" to fully utilize the space. Full custom cabinetry in painted and stained finishes.
Large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Vannier Project

LSDesign

SieMatic Küche auf Amrum; die Perle der Nordsee

Küchen Am Wall GmbH

Amrum, die Perle der Nordsee. In den letzten Tagen durften wir ein wunderschönes Küchenprojekt auf Amrum realisieren. SieMatic Küche SE2002RFS in lotusweiss, mit massiver Eichenholz Arbeitsplatte. Edelstahlgriff #179.

craftsman kitchen

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

I worked with a creative and detail oriented client to transform her old (but not original) kitchen space into a beautiful, functional space to cook, bake and enjoy a casual meal.

人造大理石とシナ合板のキッチンカウンター

HARUKI OKU DESIGN

キッチンカウンター、ワークテーブルの天板は人造大理石、カウンター腰板、吊戸棚はシナ合板でトーンを合わせてデザインしています。壁と天井は左官材で窓からの自然光を柔らかく室内に拡散させます。
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Princeton Kitchen Renovation

Fesmire Bros Builders

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

白壁の住宅（写真：野秋達也）

BLANKPLAN

本計画は名古屋市の歴史ある閑静な住宅街にあるマンションのリノベーションのプロジェクトで、夫婦と子ども一人の3人家族のための住宅である。設計時の要望は大きく２つあり、ダイニングとキッチンが豊かでゆとりある空間にしたいということと、物は基本的には表に見せたくないということであった。インテリアの基本構成は床をオーク無垢材のフローリング、壁・天井は塗装仕上げとし、その壁の随所に床から天井までいっぱいのオーク無垢材の小幅板が現れる。LDKのある主室は黒いタイルの床に、壁・天井は寒水入りの漆喰塗り、出入口や家具扉のある長手一面をオーク無垢材が7m以上連続する壁とし、キッチン側の壁はワークトップに合わせて御影石としており、各面に異素材が対峙する。洗面室、浴室は壁床をモノトーンの磁器質タイルで統一し、ミニマルで洗練されたイメージとしている。

Fairway Full Renovation

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

ULTIMO - Monticello inset in Moss Green with Chocolate glaze

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Large country single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, no island and timber.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Timber 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!