This large kitchen island is one of the biggest we've done in the history of GoodFellas. It leaves plenty of room for a built in microwave and plenty of storage space.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with multiple islands, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and porcelain floors.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Pelican Landing Home Remodel

Alair Homes Sanibel

A complete remodel of this traditional style home. High-ceilings, tile floors, and an open-concept kitchen that was upgraded with high-end finishes and appliances. The master suite was completely modernized with marble countertops, soaker tub, and a glass hinged door shower.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Quality Craftsman Kitchens LLC

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

RUSTIC FARMHOUSE

James D. Rogers, Builder

The modern stainless steel range is set back in a brick alcove in this expansive kitchen with butcher block center island, custom built cabinets and high raftered ceiling.

Vermont

Laurel Feldman Interiors, IIDA

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gothic Inspired Kitchen: Fort Washington, PA

HomeTech Renovations, Inc.

This galley kitchen is inspired by the Gothic style; heaviness and grandeur are two of the main characteristics. The kitchen cabinetry was designed with exotic quarter sawn white oak with a custom stain with beaded inset cabinetry and heavy detailed molding to finish it off. Custom handmade tiles were designed specifically for this kitchen. The use of leaded glass with a custom inset design was done to give this space a more authentic feel.

Modern Kitchen Design

Lifestyle Kitchen & Bath Center

Photo of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Kitchens

Nordic Kitchens and Baths

Steve Whitsitt
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Milf & Shar's Custom Kitchen

Custom Wood Products

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Lindell

Starline Cabinets

Photography done by Kristy Klaassen
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Fort Road

Addison Grace Design

A modern farmhouse kitchen clad with white cabinets, island, shelving, backsplash and countertops to create clean lines, The hexagon backsplash adds a surprising texture that works effortlessly with the room. To the right, a custom open shelving unit is seen to be used for display. Under cabinet lighting lights up the countertops, while the in cabinet lighting is seen through the glass detail on the upper drawers. The ceiling of the living room has been accented with a "barn wood" look to add to the modern farmhouse feel.

Provencal Kitchen

Designers' Studio

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Storybrook Traditional Kitchen

Currier Kitchens & Baths

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Interior Design Rendering

AVS Renderings

Interior Design Rendering: open concept kitchen dining room
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Burled Wood Kitchen

User

http://nationalkitchenandbath.com This transitional condo was designed to make the most out of every space with beautiful details and maximum storage.

Nottingham Place Signature Home

Charles Ross Homes

This kitchen won the gold award in the 2004 PHBA Parade of Homes competition. It features custom cherry cabinetry and GE Monogram appliances. Photo by Kelly J. Mihalcoe

Kitchen

Leveille Home Improvement Consultants, Inc.

Designed for a client who wanted a light, bright airy feeling in their kitchen, we chose painted cabinets arranged in an open floor plan around a dark-stained cooking island. To meet the kitchen's varied demands throughout the day, we incorporated multiple types of lighting: dramatic niche lights to highlight the client's art and to give ambiance; targeted task lighting under cabinets and over the stove; and ample recessed ceiling lights for bright, overall coverage. The art niches and under-cabinet lights are on a Lutron Pico wall-mounted remote dimmer, allowing you to change the room's mood with the click of a button. The stainless steel Heartland 6-burner gas stove and free-standing chimney hood create a striking focal point, while the other custom-paneled appliances integrate seamlessly into the surrounding cabinets. Directly behind the stove is the hand-carved travertine farm sink, and a deep garden window that offers more display space for the clients artwork. The backsplash is a mosaic of roughhewn travertine stones with carved travertine switch plate covers, complimenting the St. Cecilia granite countertops throughout the kitchen.

A Masterful Suite

TDS Custom Construction

Beth Skogen
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

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!