Design: Montrose Range Hood Finish: Brushed Steel with Burnished Brass details Handcrafted Range Hood by Raw Urth Designs in collaboration with D'amore Interiors and Kirella Homes. Photography by Timothy Gormley, www.tgimage.com.

Bilotta Collection in West Harrison

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen, designed by David Arnoff, features Bilotta Collection cabinetry in a classic Frosty White paint on the perimeter and Rift Cut White Oak with a “Driftwood” stain for the island. The kitchen prior to renovation had a small island and a peninsula that blocked the flow into the other rooms. It also had a massive wood hood that flanked both sides of the range all the way down to the countertop which was very cumbersome and restrictive. The client wanted to reuse their appliances which were fairly new. So the cabinetry had to be designed around those models but laid out with a much more functional flow. David chose to eliminate the existing peninsula to allow access to the sun room and living area. He opted instead for a larger island to give back the space lost by removing the peninsula. This gave the same amount of cabinet and counter space and was far more functional and easier to move around. Since the one wall of cabinets (where the main sink is) had no wall cabinets, David designed the opposite wall with double stacked cabinets for additional storage – with glass fronts for aesthetics. They also raised the custom hood, by Amore, allowing for more countertop space around the range. The countertops are polished quartz, Aurea Stone by Eastern Stone. The Backsplash is a basket weave marble from Greenwich Tile Marble. Sink and faucets by Kohler. Appliances are a mix of Subzero and Wolf. Designer: David Arnoff Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Naturally Luxe

Mike Schaap Builders

The most notable design component is the exceptional use of reclaimed wood throughout nearly every application. Sourced from not only one, but two different Indiana barns, this hand hewn and rough sawn wood is used in a variety of applications including custom cabinetry with a white glaze finish, dark stained window casing, butcher block island countertop and handsome woodwork on the fireplace mantel, range hood, and ceiling. Underfoot, Oak wood flooring is salvaged from a tobacco barn, giving it its unique tone and rich shine that comes only from the unique process of drying and curing tobacco. Photo Credit: Ashley Avila

Pantry

Herndon Design LLC

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, beige floor, quartzite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors, limestone splashback and beige floor.

Kitchen

De Mattei Construction

Kitchen side bar from the De Mattei Sunset Magazine Idea House 2006
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Show Ghost Chalet

ToadnWillow

Laura Mettler
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, multiple islands and brown floor.

Bellevue Somerset Remodel

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Whole House Renovation Project in Potomac, MD

BOWA

Kitchen Butler's Pantry BOWA and Bob Narod Photography
Traditional kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Coffee Zone

Alair Homes Decatur

Traditional kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and travertine splashback.

Kitchen examples

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a traditional open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

View of kitchen work area

Robin Muto

This kitchen was originally a servants kitchen. The doorway off to the left leads into a pantry and through the pantry is a large formal dining room and small formal dining room. As a servants kitchen this room had only a small kitchen table where the staff would eat. The niche that the stove is in was originally one of five chimneys. We had to hire an engineer and get approval from the Preservation Board in order to remove the chimney in order to create space for the stove.

May 2016 Suncoast Edition

HOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLES

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/classic-cottage/

New Construction Butler Pantry

Marker Girl Home

Butler Pantry with decorative glass front door for upper cabinets. Sherwin Williams Irish Cream wall color. Mediterranean Ivory Honed Travertine floor and backsplash. River White Granite counters.

Sullivan Kitchen

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Sullivan- Maple painted Antique White with Chocolate Glaze
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ridgeview

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Expansive Kitchen featuring massive center island
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige splashback, beige floor and glass-front cabinets.

Aspen Ln. Custom Home

Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

Dimitri Ganas
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Courtland Residence - Shaker Heights

Harmoni Designs + Build

Architecture & Design by: Harmoni Designs, LLC. The built-in bench seat below the beautiful window gives guests an inviting view of the exterior. Storage space was incorporated below bench to take advantage of the additional storage space. Photographer: Scott Pease, Pease Photography

Phinney Ridge Home

Rainier Cabinetry & Design, Inc

I. Miller
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Beige 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!