Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Provence kitchen Mark Wilkinson Antwerp

Annemiek Hamelink - Two Trees

Inspiration for a large country open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and with island.

A Newton Tudor made new

D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.

David Griffin
Photo of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white splashback.

W. Pine Valley

Jerel Lake

Buffet with display cabinet with walnut stained interior. A marble art ledge with a gallery rail included.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Post-Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Expansive beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Woodbridge VA 390

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

Transitional kitchen design dark gray base, white wall cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL

Steph Musur Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Richmond Mansions

Anthro Architecture

This bespoke kitchen has been optimised to the compact space with full-height storage units and a minimalist simplified design
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Essex with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ritz Carlton Penthouse

User

Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, with island and white floor.

Landon

Cupic Custom Homes LLC

Felix Sanchez
Large transitional galley separate kitchen in Houston with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and no island.

Black and White Kitchens

Southern Supply

Torquay by Cambria
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Riverside Penthouse

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Walls and cabinets are Sherwin-Williams Anew, pendants are Visual Comfort, hardware is Nest Studio, counters are marble, faucets are Kohler, hood is Vent-A-Hood, stools are Kartell

Mediterranean Beauty 19

Hanna Homes

The kitchen features custom made cabinetry from North Carolina. The backsplash is stacked interwoven tile from Ceramic Matrix and the appliances are Wolf. The kitchen floor is made of re-claimed French roof tiles while the island features a full slab granite island top.

Beachwood Kitchen

Tina Colebrook Architect

This renovation was for a family whose Kitchen is the heart of the home. The project goals were to create a warm, inviting space, comfortable for entertaining and every day use. Highlights of the Kitchen include the custom copper range hood and copper backsplash, beautiful distressed cream cabinetry and a built-in banquette overlooking the Magothy River. Photography: Michael McLaughlin

Small Home with a Big Heart

Tommy Daspit Photographer

New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Traditional Kitchen Interior Design

Lauren Nicole Designs

A neutral, family friendly kitchen with touches of modern flair. The opposite colors of the cabinetry and kitchen island set this kitchen apart from the rest. The large kitchen island with marble counter tops is a cooks best friend. The rectangular tile back splash warms up this space and adds texture in the right way.

Elegant Kitchens

RR Builders, LLC

RR Builders
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Painted kitchen

Barton Woodworks

Kitchen
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Large traditional u-shaped 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 and white benchtop.

Charming French-Country Kitchen

Drury Design

THE SETUP Imagine how thrilled Diana was when she was approached about designing a kitchen for a client who is an avid traveler and Francophile. ‘French-country’ is a very specific category of traditional design that combines French provincial elegance with rustic comforts. The look draws on soothing hues, antique accents and a wonderful fusion of polished and relic’d finishes. Her client wanted to feel like she was in the south of France every time she walked into her kitchen. She wanted real honed marble counters, vintage finishes and authentic heavy stone walls like you’d find in a 400-year old château in Les Baux-de-Provence. Diana’s mission: capture the client’s vision, design it and utilize Drury Design’s sourcing and building expertise to bring it to life. Design Objectives: Create the feel of an authentic vintage French-country kitchen Include natural materials that would have been used in an old French château Add a second oven Omit an unused desk area in favor of a large, tall pantry armoire THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Finding real stone for the walls, and the craftsmen to install it Accommodate for the thickness of the stones Replicating château beam architecture Replicating authentic French-country finishes Find a spot for a new steam oven Design Solutions: Source and sort true stone. Utilize veteran craftsmen to apply to the walls using old-world techniques Furr out interior window casings to adjust for the thicker stone walls Source true reclaimed beams Utilize veteran craftsmen for authentic finishes and distressing for the island, tall pantry armoire and stucco hood Modify the butler’s pantry base cabinet to accommodate the new steam oven THE RENEWED SPACE Before we started work on her new French-country kitchen, the homeowner told us the kitchen that came with the house was “not my kitchen.” “I felt like a stranger,” she told us during the photoshoot. “It wasn’t my color, it wasn’t my texture. It wasn’t my style… I didn’t have my stamp on it.” And now? “I love the fact that my family can come in here, wrap their arms around it and feel comfortable,” she said. “It’s like a big hug.”

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Marble 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!