Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Cocina de concepto abierto

The Decorable

En esta asesoría de diseño y decoración online, la clienta deseaba delimitar el acceso al departamento con un muro decorativo y potenciar el área de la cocina con una isla útil para cocinar y comer y que se integrara bien al living comedor, se llevó a cabo mediante dos propuestas, una con un estilo contemporáneo y minimalista y el otro con un estilo farmhouse. Ambos son muy versátiles y permiten darle carácter a este nuevo departamento.

Cuisine revampée

RénoDéco etc.

Photo Lyne Brunet
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Montreal with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Manhasset

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Transitional kitchen designed by Packard Cabinetry using Rutt cabinetry. Features Rutt's New Yorker door style in Simply White and Black paint. Glass-front display cabinets and black and white checkered flooring add detail to this space.

Кухня с фасадами с покрытием эмаль

ТАБУРЕТТ

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Projet de rénovation d'un appartement à Villeurbanne

KAMI ARCHITECTURE

kami architecture
Photo of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

...la casa Barbara e Andrea, Emma e Marco

ISOLAPROGETTI architetti & partners

Large modern l-shaped kitchen in Milan with ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, glass-front cabinets, beige benchtop and white cabinets.

Laurie - Willow Glen - Kitchen

Sheila Santwani, Realtor & Developer

Contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Berskshire - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.

Cocina de concepto abierto

The Decorable

Modern Farmhouse Belle Street

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Renovations

XLT Home Pro

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Colorado Custom Home in the Trees

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

This luxurious kitchen features custom cabinets, tile backsplash, unique light fixtures, a metal hood, and a contrast wood island with light hardwood flooring.

Porcelain Countertops

Midwest Tile, Marble & Granite

The countertops in this kitchen are Carrara Pure porcelain from Atlas Plan. Porcelain is becoming a popular alternative to traditional countertops such as natural and engineered stone. Carrara Pure comes in slabs that measure 128" x 64" or 56.89 square feet. These slabs can be cut to fit any space whether it be countertops, floors, or walls. You can purchase Carrara Pure porcelain, and other porcelain colors, from Midwest Tile, Marble & Granite, Inc.

East Asheville Contemporary

HomeSource Builders

This was the second home we built for this retired couple. Downsizing with warm, contemporary sizzle, this 1,700 sq. ft. single-story features a spacious main living area, with direct access to the screened porch. Master on one end, guest room on the other. The brick-look kitchen backsplash wall is actually porcelain tile. High-efficiency, wood-burning fireplace heats the entire home. Glass panel doors add a flair. LED lighting throughout. The owners are thrilled with the realistic hardwood look and feel of the LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring in all areas. Featured in the Asheville Parade of Homes.

Casa Barba - Cucina

Vito Fusco

Foto: Vito Fusco
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

House on the lake

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Kitchen with mezzanine
Small country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Lower Level Bar

NSPJ Architects

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor, a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Rénovation cuisine maison a Montreuil sous bois

Creatildesign architecture - Joel Telcide

Rénovation complète de la cuisine d'une maison de 1929 à Montreuil sous bois. Utilisation de Meuble Ikea selon la demande du client. Il est souvent compliqué de faire du standard dans une vielle habitation. Nous avons fait de la demi mesure, mixant des élèvements standards et des élément sur mesure. Nous avons pu placer un lave vaisselle dans cet espace. Lave vaisselle de 45 cm de marque Indesit.

Neher St. Boulder

Property Staging Services

Home Staging & Interior Styling: Property Staging Services Photography: Katie Hedrick of 3rd Eye Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Beige 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!