Coffee bar cabinet with retractable doors in open position. Internal lighting & wall-mounted pot filler. Countertop within cabinet detailed to include concealed drain. Microwave built-in below countertop without the use of a trim kit. View through kitchen pass-through to living room beyond. Leathered-quartzite countertops and distressed wood beams.

Transitional white kitchen

Signature Kitchens, Inc.

Custom inset cabinetry: white cabinets with maple stained island; custom wood hood, farm sink, silver travertine floors, recessed panel cabinet doors. Peter Chollick Photography

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.

Curves on Curves

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige 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.

Matthews Kitchen Makeover

Completely Personal Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Hit the Slopes

Brunarhans

Narrow with a sloped roof presents a bit a challenge for this kitchen. The island seating moves people out of the way, giving the cook plenty of room. Clever storage space and tall pantry cabinets makes everything available in a small space.

Blonde Beauty

Midland Cabinet Company

Another view of the custom dowel dish racks. Rusty Reniers
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Great Gatsby House

Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.

Katie Rudderham Photography
Expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Monogram Appliances

CenWood Appliance

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, beige floor, an undermount sink, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Blue painted kitchen

Churchwood Design

A traditional hand-painted kitchen with beaded door panels and a mixture of oak and granite worktops. The colours used are 'Bone China Blue Mid' and 'Juniper Ash', both from The Little Greene Paint Company.

Louis Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

This couple moved to Plano to be closer to their kids and grandchildren. When they purchased the home, they knew that the kitchen would have to be improved as they love to cook and gather as a family. The storage and prep space was not working for them and the old stove had to go! They loved the gas range that they had in their previous home and wanted to have that range again. We began this remodel by removing a wall in the butlers pantry to create a more open space. We tore out the old cabinets and soffit and replaced them with cherry Kraftmaid cabinets all the way to the ceiling. The cabinets were designed to house tons of deep drawers for ease of access and storage. We combined the once separated laundry and utility office space into one large laundry area with storage galore. Their new kitchen and laundry space is now super functional and blends with the adjacent family room. Photography by Versatile Imaging (Lauren Brown)

Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme

As de Carreaux

Disposé au centre au dessous de la table à manger, le travertin multi-format intégré au milieu du carrelage imitation ciment confère une touche d'originalité à la pièce.

Mount Bonnell Antiqued

CG&S Design-Build

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, travertine floors, with island, green benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Gaillardia Estate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

English Country House, Kitchen

Morrow Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Oberholtzer Custom Cabinetry

Merritt Photography
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances and travertine floors.

Eastview Terrace, Haworth

FDS Architects

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Wildwood Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Showroom Main Live Display

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymid
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and travertine floors.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Travertine Floors 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!