Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean

Burkett Architecture

Contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Jug Mountain

Interior Expressions

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and granite benchtops.

Kitchen makeover

ttschoonover

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Midtown Transitional Antique White

Progressive Kitchens Inc.

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Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bolton family kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

The Diane Berry team worked on this semidetached house to create an open plan living space, with a kitchen incorporating a washing machine, an under stairs cupboard for the boiler and food pantry. A champagne and herb trough act as a room divider from the lounge Tv area and to one side of the room a lovely calm log burner area to snuggle and relax.

Chattahoochee River Home

Leah Atkins Design, LLC

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Spanish Charm

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cook

Emcy Interior Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Townhouse Renovation in Downtown Beaufort

DCS Corporation

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Ranch in Virginia

Sweet Home of Mine

I changed out the existing kitchen cabinets into a lighter shade as the originals were way too dark for the space making the home seem too dark in this area. The lighting was switched from a large (garage style) lighting to a softer more decorative option and two of the can lights were switched out to add pendant lighting over the peninsula. The flooring was carried through all the way from the foyer, throughout the dining area and into the kitchen to make the rooms feel like one and feel like a larger space. I added seating and storage to the breakfast nook by adding a window seat with built-in storage. Creating more storage space in the home was essential because the original 1960s home had small closets and lacked proper modern storage options. And by adding storage into the kitchen gave an area to add space for some of the larger kitchen items that people have in their homes today. I also took advantage of an open space in the peninsula and made room for a wine cooler. We also increased the area where the refrigerator was located to make the space larger for a more commonly sized refrigerator for today's home owner. Photo Credit: Kimberly Schneider

VDD apt | 145 sqm

LAVICA architecture|design

Il bellissimo appartamento a Bologna di questa giovanissima coppia con due figlie, Ginevra e Virginia, è stato realizzato su misura per fornire a V e M una casa funzionale al 100%, senza rinunciare alla bellezza e al fattore wow. La particolarità della casa è sicuramente l’illuminazione, ma anche la scelta dei materiali. Eleganza e funzionalità sono sempre le parole chiave che muovono il nostro design e nell’appartamento VDD raggiungono l’apice. Il tutto inizia con un soggiorno completo di tutti i comfort e di vari accessori; guardaroba, librerie, armadietti con scarpiere fino ad arrivare ad un’elegantissima cucina progettata appositamente per V! Lavanderia a scomparsa con vista diretta sul balcone. Tutti i mobili sono stati scelti con cura e rispettando il budget. Numerosi dettagli rendono l’appartamento unico: i controsoffitti, ad esempio, o la pavimentazione interrotta da una striscia nera continua, con l’intento di sottolineare l’ingresso ma anche i punti focali della casa. Un arredamento superbo e chic rende accogliente il soggiorno. Alla camera da letto principale si accede dal disimpegno; varcando la porta si ripropone il linguaggio della sottolineatura del pavimento con i controsoffitti, in fondo al quale prende posto un piccolo angolo studio. Voltando lo sguardo si apre la zona notte, intima e calda, con un grande armadio con ante in vetro bronzato riflettente che riscaldano lo spazio. Il televisore è sostituito da un sistema di proiezione a scomparsa. Una porta nascosta interrompe la continuità della parete. Lì dentro troviamo il bagno personale, ma sicuramente la stanza più seducente. Una grande doccia per due persone con tutti i comfort del mercato: bocchette a cascata, soffioni colorati, struttura wellness e tubo dell’acqua! Una mezza luna di specchio retroilluminato poggia su un lungo piano dove prendono posto i due lavabi. I vasi, invece, poggiano su una parete accessoria che non solo nasconde i sistemi di scarico, ma ha anche la funzione di contenitore. L’illuminazione del bagno è progettata per garantire il relax nei momenti più intimi della giornata. Le camerette di Ginevra e Virginia sono totalmente personalizzate e progettate per sfruttare al meglio lo spazio. Particolare attenzione è stata dedicata alla scelta delle tonalità dei tessuti delle pareti e degli armadi. Il bagno cieco delle ragazze contiene una doccia grande ed elegante, progettata con un’ampia nicchia. All’interno del bagno sono stati aggiunti ulteriori vani accessori come mensole e ripiani utili per contenere prodotti e biancheria da bagno.

Brookhaven Beckwith Renovation

Stoeck Interiors

Great perspective of the island with Typhoon Bordeaux granite and the honed Absolute Black granite on the perimeter. Another feature is the counter to ceiling 2x12" crackle subway tile, this keeps the room bright and open.

Our Work

J.D. Brunson Construction Inc.

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Cypress, TX

Wamhoff Design | Build

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, ceramic splashback and beaded inset cabinets.

Trueblood Custom Kitchens

Trueblood Design-Build

Custom Kitchen. Design-build by Trueblood. [decor: Delier & Delier] [photo: Tom Grimes]
Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Green Hills Elegance

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M. Mills
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sophisticated French Country Renovation

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This sophisticated french country remodel added unbelievable charm to the homeowners large kitchen and dining space. With an off white perimeter and rich stained island the space feels elegant and well planned. Intricate details can be found throughout the kitchen, including glass inserts with mullion detail, corbels, large crown molding, decorative toe treatments, built-in wood hood, turned posts and contrasting hardware.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!