This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Glasgow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Flawless Farmhouse

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This stunning English farmhouse kitchen is the definition of classic charm. The neutral tones of the beaded inset beige cabinetry are perfectly accented by the antique brass hardware. Complete with a paneled cabinet door for the refrigerator, the simplicity of this kitchen is focused on the large open and inviting design. With blending complementary colors, this farmhouse kitchen is understated yet crisp in its presentation of beauty.

Admiral

K&L Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Open Shelves in a White Kitchen

Steveworks LLC

The kitchen captured previous circulation space, allowing for a peninsula where the twins can eat or do homework during meal prep.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop, a peninsula, shaker cabinets and beige cabinets.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

This charming home is nestled in the serene Horse Country of Canton, Georgia. Kitchen Renovation by Cheryl Pett Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and quartzite benchtops.

Open living

Lauren Nicholas Kitchen Design

Grace Markham Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Apron Front Sinks

Waterhouse Bath and Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and coloured appliances.

509 Half Moon Bay

Tyler Vitosh

Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Fancy a cuppa?

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This family from Wheaton was ready to remodel their kitchen, dining room and powder room. The project didn’t call for any structural or space planning changes but the makeover still had a massive impact on their home. The homeowners wanted to change their dated 1990’s brown speckled granite and light maple kitchen. They liked the welcoming feeling they got from the wood and warm tones in their current kitchen, but this style clashed with their vision of a deVOL type kitchen, a London-based furniture company. Their inspiration came from the country homes of the UK that mix the warmth of traditional detail with clean lines and modern updates. To create their vision, we started with all new framed cabinets with a modified overlay painted in beautiful, understated colors. Our clients were adamant about “no white cabinets.” Instead we used an oyster color for the perimeter and a custom color match to a specific shade of green chosen by the homeowner. The use of a simple color pallet reduces the visual noise and allows the space to feel open and welcoming. We also painted the trim above the cabinets the same color to make the cabinets look taller. The room trim was painted a bright clean white to match the ceiling. In true English fashion our clients are not coffee drinkers, but they LOVE tea. We created a tea station for them where they can prepare and serve tea. We added plenty of glass to showcase their tea mugs and adapted the cabinetry below to accommodate storage for their tea items. Function is also key for the English kitchen and the homeowners. They requested a deep farmhouse sink and a cabinet devoted to their heavy mixer because they bake a lot. We then got rid of the stovetop on the island and wall oven and replaced both of them with a range located against the far wall. This gives them plenty of space on the island to roll out dough and prepare any number of baked goods. We then removed the bifold pantry doors and created custom built-ins with plenty of usable storage for all their cooking and baking needs. The client wanted a big change to the dining room but still wanted to use their own furniture and rug. We installed a toile-like wallpaper on the top half of the room and supported it with white wainscot paneling. We also changed out the light fixture, showing us once again that small changes can have a big impact. As the final touch, we also re-did the powder room to be in line with the rest of the first floor. We had the new vanity painted in the same oyster color as the kitchen cabinets and then covered the walls in a whimsical patterned wallpaper. Although the homeowners like subtle neutral colors they were willing to go a bit bold in the powder room for something unexpected. For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Country shelfs

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Shelfs where added to each side of the alcove to add a little personality to the space.
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

кухня

BERNIDESIGN

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, brown benchtop and beige cabinets.

Bedford, MA New Construction Coastal Kitchen

Kitchen Associates

New construction coastal kitchen in Bedford, MA Brand: Kitchen - Brookhaven, Bathroom - Wood-Mode Door Style: Kitchen - Presidio Recessed, Bathroom - Barcelona Finish: Kitchen - Antique White, Bathroom - Sienna Countertop: Caesar Stone "Coastal Gray Hardware: Kitchen - Polished Nickel, Bathroom - Brushed Nickel Designer: Rich Dupre Photos: Baumgart Creative Media

Bringing the outdoors in- A Redondo Beach, CA Addition

Custom Design & Construction

We choose to highlight this project because even though it is a more traditional design style its light neutral color palette represents the beach lifestyle of the south bay. Our relationship with this family started when they attended one of our complimentary educational seminars to learn more about the design / build approach to remodeling. They had been working with an architect and were having trouble getting their vision to translate to the plans. They were looking to add on to their south Redondo home in a manner that would allow for seamless transition between their indoor and outdoor space. Design / Build ended up to be the perfect solution to their remodeling need. Like many in the South Bay, the kitchen is the heart of the home to this family. The homeowners wanted a space that was elegant, warm and clean – an accurate representation of their tastes and style; a place to host Sunday barbecues. The island countertop is natural quartz called Corteccia Leather Slab. A lively cream and blue green quartzite with striking linear striation, Corteccia slabs from Brazil have a special leather finish. Similar to honing, leathering a stone closes the pores, making it much less susceptible to staining and allowing for better performance. The leathered finish presents a unique texture while retaining the stone’s natural color. Since the island was such a rock star we were challenged to find its perfect understated compliment for the perimeter countertops. We selected a polished slab of Madre Perla; a classic natural quartzite. Not only are the colors complimentary but the leather and polished textures play off each other nicely. The rest of the kitchen design fell into place from there.

Cottonwood Maple Galley Kitchen. Haas Lifestyle Collection

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Cottonwood Door Style: Liberty Square Counter top: Corian solid surface, 3/8 Top & Bottom Radius edge detail, Coved back splash, Hazelnut color

Elegant Entertaining - SieMatic kitchen

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Contemporary, handle-less SieMatic 'Agate grey' matt kitchen complete with; CRL quartz worktops, Spekva timber breakfast bar, tinted mirror backsplash, Siemens appliances, Westin's extraction, Quooker boiling water taps and Blanco sinks. SieMatic sideboard / bar in 'Terra Larix' simulated wood grain with Liebherr drinks fridge, tinted mirror back panel and toughened glass shelves. Photography by Andy Haslam.

Urban Loft in the Country

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

Custom walnut table, leather chairs, stainless appliances and textured melamine cabinet fronts - make up a mix of low sheen textures.
Large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Menlo Park Tudor

Covello Design

Kameron Williams
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Benttree Kitchen

Whitehead Residential, LLC

Complete gut of kitchen including flooring, ceiling, cabinetry, appliances. Installation of all new electrical outlets, switches, led lighting, inset cabinetry with soft close hinges and drawer slides, glass insert cabinet doors, custom pantry shelving, decorative backsplash design at hutch

Midcentury Modern Kitchen Backsplash

Motawi Tileworks

Midcentury modern kitchen backsplash by Motawi Tileworks featuring Outie Circle relief tiles
Photo of a small midcentury kitchen in Detroit with beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Quartzite 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!