Tim Abramowitz
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

A Kitchen Designed for Family Gathering

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

• A busy family wanted to rejuvenate their entire first floor. As their family was growing, their spaces were getting more cramped and finding comfortable, usable space was no easy task. The goal of their remodel was to create a warm and inviting kitchen and family room, great room-like space that worked with the rest of the home’s floor plan. The focal point of the new kitchen is a large center island around which the family can gather to prepare meals. Exotic granite countertops and furniture quality light-colored cabinets provide a warm, inviting feel. Commercial-grade stainless steel appliances make this gourmet kitchen a great place to prepare large meals. A wide plank hardwood floor continues from the kitchen to the family room and beyond, tying the spaces together. The focal point of the family room is a beautiful stone fireplace hearth surrounded by built-in bookcases. Stunning craftsmanship created this beautiful wall of cabinetry which houses the home’s entertainment system. French doors lead out to the home’s deck and also let a lot of natural light into the space. From its beautiful, functional kitchen to its elegant, comfortable family room, this renovation achieved the homeowners’ goals. Now the entire family has a great space to gather and spend quality time.

Packard Cabinetry

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Traditional country kitchen. This provides a lot of room for the client’s Americana collections. The brick surround with arch on the hearth provides a walk-in stovetop feeling for the range. The clean-up sink is centered on a bright back window wall but the island provides a great food prep area for the stove. The white with glaze gives a soft, slightly worn look appropriate for this farm ranch loaded with antiques.

French Chateau

Davis Tamburin Inc.

The kitchen island was electrifiedto install a pair of antique rooster lamps with decopaged shades. Over the stove hood we painted a French landscape with the house in the back ground. In the foreground is the breakfast room where we hung a hand blown chandelier with hand blown fruit. The island was stained to break up the cream cabinets .

Kitchens

Deffenbaugh Homes

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

Central storage unit that comprises of a bespoke pull-out larder system and hoses the integrated fridge/freezer and further storage behind the top hung sliding door.

Ridgemount House

Express in the Home

Induction technology has never been more popular and is extremely responsive and efficient.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances and with island.

Cream Country Kitchen, Chesham

Fine Fitted Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Banks Place

Surfside Home Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Barrows Road

Joy Street Design

This classic Tudor home in Oakland was given a modern makeover with an interplay of soft and vibrant color, bold patterns, and sleek furniture. The classic woodwork and built-ins of the original house were maintained to add a gorgeous contrast to the modern decor. Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-tudor-home-renovation

Geneva National Condo with Island

Penny Craig/Lowe's 2545

Courtney Beeler PSI Condo kitchen remodel. Changed peninsula to island
Photo of an u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Ridgeview Kitchen with blue tiled wall

Southern Development Homes

Walls are 3x12 Daltile Artigiano Roman Skyline, stainless steel farmhouse sink, cabinets are Mid Continent Adams Maple Antique White w/ Chocolate Glaze, counters are Ornamental White granite, floor is Mannington Restoration Laminate Historic Oak Charcoal.

Boulder Traditional Custom Kitchen

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

Two-tone cabinets, combining a cream paint with silver glaze and walnut. Built-in refrigerator and freezer hidden behind the wall of custom walnut cabinets. Two islands Custom wood hood Island lighting

Kitchen and Bath Collection

Carol Carter Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

Kitchens - Provincial

T&K Contractors Inc.

Detailed cabinetry accents lend elegance to a traditional theme in this custom kitchen.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Kitchens - Provincial

T&K Contractors Inc.

Provincial beauty in every aspect of this kitchen, down to the elegant lighting and contrasting cabintry accents.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Lake Wylie Rustic Home in York, SC

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

The kitchen is unique in that 3 finishes are mixed to give the appearance of a European kitchen where collected ins. The subtle green on the refrigerator and wine wall blends effortlessly with the glazed ivory cabinets and warm, rich tones of the alder island. Dining stools by Lorts in yet another wore finish with the brown leather seats compliment the wrought iron pendants and the custom-made hammered copper hood. Two granites are used. The island granite shows lots of movement while the perimeter utilizes a black leathered granite. Distressed Lorts bar stools complete the look. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Kitchen Renovation - Atlanta GA

Legacy Renovations LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kester Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Cream and Black Beaded Inset Kitchen Designer: Teri Turan, Photographer: Sacha Griffin
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

American kitchen in a Victorian Terrace

YellowDoor

Adelina Iliev Photography
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and beige splashback.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Granite Benchtops 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!