Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, vaulted and marble benchtops.

Contemporary Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and vaulted.

Cashmere Gloss Handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

Neutral but BOLD This bungalow renovation really shows off the beautiful vaulted ceiling details. Whilst the kitchen is very neutral, the client has brought it to life with pops of Bold colour around the whole room. The kitchen is a German Handle-less kitchen. Cashmere Gloss fronts with Trilium Dekton worktops. The design features a tall bank of Siemens StudioLine appliances and a 2in1 induction downdraft extractor on the island.

Custom Kitchen in Newport Beach

Jeffrey V. Riggs, Architect

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

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.

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.

Birchwood Project

Yanglin Cai Photography

A nod to vintage touches in the kitchen of a renovated Dallas family home. Design by McLean Interiors. Build by Mosaic Building Co.
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Cocinas integradas

milcuatrocincuenta - Arq, Reformas y Construcción

► Reforma de pequeña vivienda en Barcelona: ✓ Refuerzos estructurales. ✓ Recuperación de "Volta Catalana". ✓ Nuevas ventanas correderas de Aluminio. ✓ Mueble de cocina a medida. ✓ Sistema de calefacción por radiadores.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Contemporary kitchen design with greige shaker doors, styled with brass hexagon handles and white dekton countertop, double belfast sink with brass quooker tap. Double pantry styled with U shape shelving, worktop and engraved drawers along with reeded glass. Black island with induction hob.

Church Walk, Brentford

Refined Trades

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Ashbury Road

Todi and Boys

Inspiration for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

REFORMA LES CORTS

BRFS ARQUITECTURA

Large scandinavian open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

The Casita

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, black floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

North Balgowlah Kitchen & Bathroom

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

The Dundas'

User

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Laura Ashley Helmsley Kitchen & Living

Vama Living

Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Wyckoff Kitchen

User

Two toned off-white and wood kitchen
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

MOTORIZED Flip-Around TV mount

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Warm Post-Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

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

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Vaulted 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!