Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Projet (Punta) Camas

Berkail

Située à Marseille, la pièce de cet appartement comprenant la cuisine ouverte et le salon avait besoin d’une bonne rénovation. L’objectif ici était de repenser l’aménagement pour optimiser l’espace. Pour ce faire, nous avons conçu une banquette, accompagnée de niches en béton cellulaire, offrant ainsi une nouvelle dynamique à cette pièce, le tout sur mesure ! De plus une nouvelle cuisine était également au programme. Une agréable surprise nous attendait lors du retrait du revêtement de sol : de magnifiques carrelages vintage ont été révélés. Plutôt que d'opter pour de nouvelles ressources, nous avons choisi de les restaurer et de les intégrer dans une partie de la pièce, une décision aussi astucieuse qu’excellente. Le résultat ? Une pièce rénovée avec soin, créant un espace de vie moderne et confortable, mais aussi des clients très satisfaits !

Saucon Valley Stunner

Jarrett Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Интерьер кухни в однокомнатной квартире

Студия дизайна | Ольга Ершова

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and beige benchtop.

Une petite cuisine fonctionnelle

Ingrid Martin

Design ideas for a small tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tudor Bathroom, Kitchen, and Laundry Room 2021

Designhouse Kitchen and Bath, LLC

Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Natural Style

Vela Interior Design

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

429 Residence

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.

Interni di essenza Mediterranea

Marta Benet

In questo progetto d’interni situato a pochi metri dal mare abbiamo deciso di utilizzare uno stile mediterraneo contemporaneo attraverso la scelta di finiture artigianali come i pavimenti in terracotta o le piastrelle fatte a mano. L’uso di materiali naturali e prodotti artigianali si ripetono anche sul arredo scelto per questa casa come i mobili in legno, le decorazioni con oggetti tradizionali, le opere d’arte e le luminarie in ceramica, fatte ‘adhoc’ per questo progetto.

Кухня Прованс

Орлик Анна (дизайнер мебели)

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Clean Slate

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The Modern Spanish kitchen offers a space for a young family to enjoy. Equipped with a modern island, white cabinets, a white plaster hood, beige Spanish tile floors and clean details.

Holmberg Park

Erika Jayne Design Build

A conceptual kitchen design in Arlington, Virginia with decor and materials inspired by African art, handicrafts and organic materials juxtaposted with modern lines, materials, and fixtures. Floating marble shelves are used in lieu of wall cabinets to allow for easy-access to kitchenware and to display decorative items and cookbooks.

This Is The One

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

Returning clients are our favourite clients. The journey we have been on with these clients is we started on a smaller project, and over time they have ended up moving into their dream home on their dream property, and of course, they need their dream kitchen! Drawing inspiration from Hampton and Country styles, we worked with the client to combine these elements into this beautiful and inviting space where the family can make memories for years to come. Some of the big features like the piece of Santorini Quartzite Natural Stone in Honed Finish on the island bench and Nostalgie Series Appliances by ILVE make this kitchen personal and individual to the owners taste. There is something so humbling about a client coming back time and time again entrusting us with their next project, and this one was a great honour to be a part of.

West 5 Apartment

Brosh Architects

Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Francine & Jacky - Cuisine sur-mesure

Lily Cuisines & Cie

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hidden Gem

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Appartement Charonne

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor and beige benchtop.

LAYER

Flussocreativo Design Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

All Cabinet Styles Kitchen with Beige 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!