This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Sand Lake Retreat

Design Classics LLC

Kitchen Design: Jennifer Diehl of Design Classics/ Builder: Rod Wilt of Wilt Builders/ Architect: Jeff Segard Visbeen Architects/ Interiors: Julie Holmes Visbeen Architects/ Cabinetry: Shiloh / KDC Regional winner Sub-Zero Kitchen Design Competition

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.

White Kitchen Fieldstone

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Design ideas for a small traditional kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Addition, Remodel - Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Bsquared Construction

Every aspect of this kitchen renovation was thoughtfully considered to create a space for family and friends to enjoy. The renovation included a 4' addition to allow space for an island which the original kitchen did not have. Marvin Ultimate casement windows and fully tiled walls give the room a finished look. Further amenities include 72" Lacanche range and custom hood by Mitchel and Mitchel, polished brass pot filler, two large sinks, and two dishwashers. Fully integrated Appliances by Thermador. Crystal Cabinets provided the beaded inset in a custom white finish. White marble island top and countertops. Newly installed white oak hardwood floors were stained to match the home's existing floors. Photo by Bsquared Construction/Carl Broussard

Edward Road

Noel Dempsey Design

Luxury handmade kitchen from our New Hampshire Collection. The hand painted kitchen is custom made in our solid wood framed cabinet style with detailed doors and drawers. Armac Martin handles complete the look.

Expansive Kitchen Island with a Full Sink and Faucet For Meal Prep

KraftMaster Renovations

Paneling your refrigerator allows it to blend in with a built-in pantry. Photos by Chris Veith.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Updated Craftsman - Kitchen Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

Robert Vente Photography and Costarella Architects. This award-winning kitchen remodel restored the space to its original character of the classically-inspired craftsman. Honed Carrara marble countertops reinforce the classical theme. High-efficiency LED recessed lights, uplights and undercounter strips are installed throughout the kitchen and save energy.

Inframe Kitchen and Dining Room

JDM Woodworks Ltd

Traditional kitchen pantry in Dublin with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

Expansive Kitchen with island seating, lots of windows, blue painted cabinets and white marble countertops.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Beautiful open kitchen concept for family use and entertaining. All custom inset cabinets with bead around frame. Light tones with white oak wood accents make this timeless kitchen and all time classic

Arbor Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Kansas

Flooret

Rich deep brown tones of walnut and chocolate finished with a subtle wire-brush. A classic color range that is comfortable in both traditional and modern designs. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Creekstone Estate

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dalbade - La cuisine

Atelier Anagramme

La zone jour est composée de trois espaces distincts tout en étant liés les uns aux autres par une grande verrière structurante réalisée en chêne. Le séjour est le lieu où se retrouve la famille, où elle accueille, en lien avec la cuisine pour la préparation des repas, mais aussi avec la salle d’étude pour surveiller les devoirs des quatre petits écoliers. Elle pourra évoluer en salle de jeux, de lecture ou de salon annexe. Cette composition offre à chaque membre de la famille la possibilité de réaliser ses propres activités sans se perdre de vue tout en permettant de s’isoler si nécessaire, dans une ambiance apaisante et douce apportée par l’enveloppe du bois présent en parquet au sol, fabriquant le mobilier sur mesure et exposé en charpente. Photographe Lucie Thomas

Bodin Kitchen Remodel, Hinsdale

Tate Enterprises

This home’s small kitchen desperately needed mud room storage, as the detached garage is outside the back door. The design was carefully planned along with all storage needs and we were able to add a wide, double door cabinet closet by the back door. The upper area holds coats and clutter. The lower doors have hooks and boot trays for backpacks and shoes. Paneling the Subzero fridge and the dishwasher not only conceals these appliances but also helps with softening the weight. A few details on the kitchen including the skirt on the toe, the clean lines on the wood hood and the posts on the island make this kitchen a special place for this family of four!

Weston Kitchen and Dining Remodel

Mint Development Group

Wood interior drawer organizers featuring pegboard style plate organizers and cascading silverware organization. White inset cabinets with gold hardware.

League of Their Own

Widell + Boschetti

Brian Wetzel
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glass Mullions Surround Sink Window

Kitchen Intuitions

Glass mullions surrounding the window that looks out into the backyard over the sink is a great way to add some other pops of color - the frost color sits in the back of the mullion door cabinets to tie everything together.

Sequoia - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Farmhouse style kitchen with largert island and prep area. Ample cabinet storage.
This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Edward Road

Noel Dempsey Design

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and White Benchtop 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!