Design ideas for a country galley kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Cotswold Family Home

Claire Halstead Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Chapel Barn Cottage || Jaipur Brushed Limestone

Floors of Stone

Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, limestone floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Rupen

Etch Design Group

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Country Home, Gloucestershire

Justin Van Breda London

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Freeman - Classic Modern Kitchen

In the Deets

Classic Modern new construction home featuring custom finishes throughout. A warm, earthy palette, brass fixtures, tone-on-tone accents make this home a one-of-a-kind.

New England Style Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

In the remodeled kitchen, the homeowners asked for an "unfitted" or somewhat eclectic and casual New England style. To improve the layout of the space, Neil Kelly Designer Robert Barham completely re-imagined the orientation, moving the refrigerator to a new wall and moving the range from the island to a wall. He also moved the doorway from the living room to a new location to improve the overall flow. Everything in this kitchen was replaced except for the newer appliances and the beautiful exposed wood beams in the ceiling. Highlights of the design include stunning hardwood flooring, a craftsman style island, the custom black range hood, and vintage brass cabinet pulls sourced by the homeowners.

Accents of Wood Kitchen Design in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This Gainesville kitchen remodel incorporates classic wood cabinetry, a custom wood hood, and a Café Countertops wood countertop section on the island that gives this Gainesville kitchen design a one-of-a-kind look. The Eclipse Cabinetry Lancaster door is a classic shaker style with a beige painted finish, all accented by Top Knobs pewter finish knobs. A custom wood hood matches the cabinet finish, and a furniture style hutch with glass front cabinet doors. A Silestone Lusso quartz countertop is a perfect fit in this beautiful kitchen design, paired with Akua 3x6 pastel snow white glossy tile backsplash. The island countertop is finished with a stunning section of wood countertop from Cafe Countertops, which makes a perfect dining space with barstools. The island also includes a Miseno sink and Riobel faucet, as well as a handy pop-up power pod. The bright space incorporates ample lighting including undercabinet lights and recessed can lights LED 3000k.

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The kitchen's large farmhouse sink is perfect for getting dishes done quickly and efficiently! The sink's location being embedded in the center island also makes cooking a breeze. Great for washing, peeling, and chopping fruits and vegetables!

Tree Lodge

Geri Designs

subtle colours and beautiful sold wood furniture were combined with clean lines, pale Nordic woods, and plenty of eye catching lighting and art throughout

Adirondack Lake House Gem

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Notice the dining table is now pushed to the island to create a larger island that allows guests to interact with the fun happening in the kitchen!
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Falls Church Project

Making Room for Peace

When it came to the inspiration for the Falls Church project, a good deal of it came from our client’s love for Heath Ceramics. Located out in Sausalito, California, this company is best-known for their handcrafted ceramic tableware and architectural tile in distinctive glazes. Further down (if you scroll) there is a photo of the growing client’s collection! Taking cue from these pieces (the color, style and story); we also took note of the Heath store itself, and how it tied in (in regards to the finishes/style) perfectly with our vision for the home.

Germantown - Modern Kitchen Remodel

Callen Construction, Inc.

A modern kitchen remodel that incorporates that craftsmanship of the home. By flattening out the breakfast bar it opened up and brought the the two spaces together.

Chef's Kitchen

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Expansive custom kitchen includes a large main kitchen, breakfast room, separate chef's kitchen, and a large walk-in pantry. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams shows the craftsmanship of the timber framing. Custom cabinetry and metal range hoods by Ayr Cabinet Company, Nappanee. Design by InDesign, Charlevoix. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architectural Drawings by James S. Bates, Architect; Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Contemporary Spaces

Fedewa Custom Works

Beautiful project that has rift white oak cabinetry. It's grain matched horizontally. The refrigerator / freezer are panel ready so they're hidden. This project was with JSM Builders and Steamboat Architectural Associates.

Oyster Creek

Fairmont Homes

L-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

Maybell

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, black floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Coupe de theatre

Ghostarchitects

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Ocean View Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Vaulted Truss and Bean Ceiling open to Dinning Room
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, blue benchtop, exposed beam and an undermount sink.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Exposed Beam 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!