Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Interior Kitchen Remodel - Itasca, IL

M J & B Contractors, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and a single-bowl sink.

Elegant Farmhouse

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Malibu Midcentury Kitchen Handmade Tile Backsplash

Hive Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse

Jonathan Miller Architects

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Restructure Studio - Woodlawn Residence

Leonid Furmansky Architectural Photographer

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Spanish Modern Kitchen

Savvy Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete benchtops.

The Highway, McKinnon.

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Photographer: Nikole Ramsay Stylist: Bask Interiors
This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Net Zero Home

Imery Group

Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

NBC GEORGE TO RESCUE

Paul Lopa Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Studio apartment

Insight Vision GmbH

Modern studio apartment for the young girl.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Frankfurt with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Embrace the Space

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes: Dura Supreme Custom Cabinetry in Hudson Shaker Door Style; color: Classic White. Countertops are: Caesarstone Symphony Grey. Our designer utilized customization options for the cabinetry to maximize this small space into a functional kitchen!

Rue du Cygne

WTF/A Architectes Associés

WTF/A Architectes Associés
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, no island and brown floor.

Spanish Modern Kitchen

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Classic U Shaped Kitchen

Classic Cabinetry

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bohemian Elegance Kitchen Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Stanmore home

Such Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Cement Tile Splashback 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!