Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Marietta Sleek and Modern Black kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

black tricorn color kitchen with silestone calacatta gold countertops
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chalk Ridge

Emily Roose Interiors

A large open kitchen pantry with storage and countertop space that wraps around on three walls with lots of countertop space for small kitchen appliances. Both sides of the pantry are large roll-out drawers for ease of getting to all of the contents. Above the counters are open adjustable shelving. On the floor is the continuation of the wood looking porcelain tile that flows throughout most of the home. Th e pantry has two entrances, one off of the kitchen and the other close to the garage entrance.

Функциональный гарнитур Solo

КухниХолл

Эффектный тренд – сочетание фасадов МДФ матовой эмали и бетона создают уникальное интерьерное решение. Фасады в эмали могут быть как в светлых, так и в тёмных тонах. Универсальный вариант, который можно использовать с любым интерьером вашей кухни.

Lincoln Park Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

The kitchen pulls in a clean, modern aesthetic with a neutral palette of warm wood, bright white, and crisp black materials.
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

chantier montagne sainte Geneviève

Cristina Velani

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Green Theatre Kitchen

French Cabinetry

Modern white open plan kitchen with fully integrated appliances, flat-panel handleless cabinets, and waterfall island. French Cabinetry provides custom Europen cabinetry for your kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. All cabinets are manufactured and imported from Europe. We offer complimentary interior design, provide realistic renderings and breath-taking visual tours for the ultimate design experience, and develop technical plans for installation by our team. Let's talk about your project! Our showroom is located at 3960 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA. You can check more of our portfolio and schedule a free online or showroom consultation on our website: http://www.frenchcabinetry.com.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Textura Anthracite and Furore Gloss Cashmere

Solo spaces

Franke Omni Tap in Copper Our client wanted to mix metals in this kitchen to add an industrial vibe. Paired with the textured doors and cashmere, the warm tones compliment each other well.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Custom Kitchen in great room that connects to outdoor living with 22' pocketing door
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clean Lines

Deborah Gordon Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Modern Dining Area and Kitchen

10K Architecture

Scandinavian minimalist kitchen with black cabinets with rift cut white oak accents.
Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Maison de ville, Paris 20

Anabel Messens Architecte

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Fairlight 03

Watershed Architects

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern-classic shaker style kitchen

First Sense Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Arch Studio, Inc.

California Ranch Farmhouse Style Design 2020
This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Inner Richmond Modern Kitchen

L Carter Interiors

Modern and Open Concept were the driving forces behind this gorgeous kitchen remodel. We removed the wall that previously separated the kitchen and the dining room, and expanded the kitchen's functionality by adding custom cabinetry, by San Francisco based modern cabinetry manufacturer, Sozo Studio, tailored to fit the space and the homeowners needs perfectly. The ultra-matte finish of the charcoal cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the existing hardwood flooring and bright white quartz counters and backsplash.

Carbonell in Brickell Key

CG1 Design LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, marble floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Kitchen with Engineered Quartz Splashback and White 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!