This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Interiors

Arrow-Wood Timber Frame Homes

Great room kitchen area before move-in.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Gallery

Schmidt Building & Remodeling

Scott Padgett
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Projects

Counter Culture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, stone slab splashback, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Bay Lake Cabin

Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd

Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and an undermount sink.

Greenland, NH (#32)

Plaistow Cabinet

Shiloh Cabinetry in beautiful natural cherry. Notice the natural characteristics of the wood. Contrasting black stain on the wall cabinets.
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Winchester Renovation and Addition

Eric H. Gjerde Architect

Eric H. Gjerde
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

A Family Home Reimagined

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

117 year old Concord beauty

Gilley Kitchen + Bath

I wanted a way to introduce some warmth into this super clean, bright space. This reclaimed wood was supplied by Klaas Armster of Armster reclaimed wood in Springfield. These are actually Hemlock boards that were used in mushroom farms in Pennsylvania. The acids secreted by the mushrooms affect the early-growth portion of each growth ring. The end result is this amazing three dimensional texture along with a rich color. Klaas deep cleans these boards, kiln dries them and can mill to our specifications. Who knew recycling could look so good?

Polk Valley Homestead

Jarrett Design

Nestled into the woods of Center Valley, the Polk Valley Homestead has been passed down through generations. The young family living there now quickly outgrew the small kitchen that was tucked into the back corner of the house. A large, 9’ x 15’ addition was added onto the house to make way for a new, expansive kitchen. The addition, completed by Erwin Forrest Builders, was thoughtfully planned to stay in proportion to the home and to also retain the character of the exterior by using stone sourced from the property itself. As collectors of fine furniture, the homeowners had a great appreciation for tiger maple. A local cabinetmaker was enlisted to build reproduction antique tiger maple furniture pieces featuring hand-planing, hand-pegging, and barrel hinges and hardware from Horton Brasses. The painted perimeter cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry provides a beautiful backdrop for the gorgeous soapstone from Bucks County Soapstone. The new space is one that the family can gather in for many more generations. Matt Villano Photography

Kitchen after

User

The wall between the dining area and kitchen was replaced with a peninsula. Natural light flows throughout making the entire space feel larger that it really is. Brian McLernon Photography

New Hartford Traditional Country Kitchen

Showcase Kitchens

A long view of this beautiful island with its natural wood custom cabinetry and soapstone counter top.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtop, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

A Historic Home's Remodel

Correy Design

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The Donlon

Zook Kitchens

Zook Kitchens
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Eat in kitchen with pantry area. Traditional inset cherry cabinets and oak flooring. Converted 3 season porch with colorful teal accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Chestnut Hill Renovation

Heacock builders inc.

butler pantry with beaded wall paneling and custom made brackets
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Showplace Concord White + Quartersawn Oak - Oakwood OH

The Kitchen Place

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, medium wood cabinets, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.

RJE Home

Exciting Lighting and Home Decor

These beautiful pendants were just the right pop of color we were looking for to complete this kitchen! Photo by Stacie Baragiola
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Warm Dallas Kitchen

MHM LIVING

The client had partially remodeled the home a few years prior but said the kitchen did not have the right feel. In addition, its functionality was stunted by the layout. The two large ovens were shoved in a corner and inhibited the use of the nearby drawer space. Colors of the kitchen all blended together in a wash of cream. The countertops were marble and showing wear. Ultimately the client wanted a more functional kitchen, updated appearance, easy to use and something they would feel reflected the warmth of their family. Visually the new kitchen is stunning. It combines an old world feel with some modern twists. The custom stone hood and large stoves became a focal point in the kitchen. The antiqued red island softens the look of the stoves, compliments the moss tones of the ceiling beams and creates a warm touch in the heart of the kitchen. Perimeter counters are made of leathered Taj-Mahal granite, and the island is polished Typhoon Bordeaux granite. Above the island are hand blown glass pendants that give a little shimmer and sparkle to the old world feel. The Arabesque style handmade ceramic backsplash pulls together the tones from the cabinets, countertops and ceiling. As part of our environmentally conscious building, we used KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufactures Association) Environmental Stewardship Program certified cabinets and replaced all of the lighting with energy efficient lighting. Outcome is warm, highly functional and inviting space for family and friends to gather.

Elegant & Casual - Custom Cabinets in CT

Ackley Cabinet, LLC

Melani Lust
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

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!