Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

Ridge Residence

Fine Wood Interiors

Custom kitchen in 'Heritage White' by WoodHarbor with 'Boot Black' island. General Contractor- Sam McCulloch
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Sumptuous Beaded Kitchen

Traditional Bespoke Furniture

Richard Gadsby
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Kent with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Spring Valley Cove

Riverway Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Butternut and Green

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Photo of a traditional kitchen in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops and green cabinets.

French Normandy Kitchen

J. Stephens Interiors

A warm and welcoming kitchen awaits these homeowners every morning. The kitchen was specifically designed to coordinate beautifully with the clients older home which had a very European flavor to it. The warmth and and elegance of the mustard cabinets contrasts with the use the slate and wood floor. New wrought iron fixtures were custom designed to bring in a feeling of old world elegance. Hand done plaster walls received further aging through a combination of a multi layer glaze .

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets and beige splashback.

Traditional Kitchen with Extras - Norwell, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

In the Deets

Modern functionality with a vintage farmhouse style makes this the perfect kitchen featuring marble counter tops, subway tile backsplash, SubZero and Wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, white oak floating shelves and engineered wide plank, oak flooring.

Mathersfield Kitchen

Emily Griffin Design

Photo by Sian Richards
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Maison de ville La Varenne Saint-Hilaire (94)

Carole Dugelay, Architecture Intérieure-Décoration

Crédit photo Patrick Sordoillet
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, with island and black floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A marble hearth behind the La Cornue range and brass trimmed hood center under a graceful herring bone brick barrel ceiling. Heavy distressed wood beams contrast from the white painted decking ceiling in the nook. Glass shelving and marble counters reflect the natural light spilling in from 16 foot tall windows.

Bold Kitchen in Essex

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rennard
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a double-bowl sink and blue cabinets.

MONTORGUEIL

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker kitchen with moulding on the shaker panels and cockbeaded drawers. Main units painted in Little Greene 'Portland Stone Deep' and the island is painted in Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' - colour matched using Little Greene pigments. Walls: Farrow & Ball 'Wimbourne White' Everhot 120i cooker Fridge by Fisher & Paykel (RF540ADUSX4) Worktops are SG Carrara quartz Perrin and Rowe - Ionian deck mounted tap with crosshead handles in Aged brass finish. Burnished Brass handles by Armac Martin Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.

Coastal Ranch

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Country kitchen in San Diego with no island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances and a farmhouse sink.

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Randolph Steward Archtitecture, Colleton River

Tom Jenkins Films

Photo: Tom Jenkins
This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white cabinets, grey benchtop and coffered.

Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets 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!