This is an example of 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.

Gorgeous Open Floor Plan Cottage in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted, timber and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary White Kitchen — Lake Arrowhead, California

Scorziell Development, Inc.

White kitchen at luxury Lake Arrowhead lakefront home. Featuring glass display cabinets, white cabinets, colorful backsplash, commercial Viking oven.

Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | VA

Flooret

Sutton: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Brilliant Blue Condo

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

We opened this condo up and took advantage of all the storage we could get. We staying within a neutral pallet, but used navy as our base color. This is a perfect reflection off the lake.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
This is an example of a 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.

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.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Photo of a 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.

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.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor, beige 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.

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.

Brilliant Blue Condo

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

We opened this condo up and took advantage of all the storage we could get. We staying within a neutral pallet, but used navy as our base color. This is a perfect reflection off the lake.

Rénovation complète d'une maison

CT Architecture d'intérieur

La cuisine est agrandie et ouverte sur la pièce de vie. La démarcation de la zone est traitée en couleur noir bleuté, intense et moderne
Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and timber.

Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

Photo of a large galley eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Lake House Cottage Windermere

Gebben Interior

Brick with wood hood and pantry door. Oversize pendants white cabinets. White tile herringbone back splash
Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and timber.

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.

1940 styled kitchen

Heritage Design Studio

In the fictional timeline for the new home, we envisioned a renovation of the kitchen occurring in the 1940s, and some the design of the kitchen was conceived to represent that time period. Converted appliances with new internal components add to the retro feel of the space, along with a cast iron farmhouse style sink. Special attention was also paid to the cabinet and hardware design to be period authentic.

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.

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!