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.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian farmhouse custom kitchen complete with hand carved wood details, flush marble island and quartz counter surfaces, faux finish cabinetry, clay ceiling and wall details, wolf, subzero and Miele appliances and custom light fixtures.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Green Country Mudroom Farmhouse Mudroom with Passthrough

Donald Lococo Architects

A white elegant paneling is counterpoint to rustic elements. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Gil Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Fredericka Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Lake Keowee

Heather Wren Interiors

We added the finishing touches to elevate the kitchen. The art anchors the space and the newly upholstered counter-stools tie in the green that is throughout the home.

Un appartement de bord de mer transformé

L'Atelier D. - Architectes d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Island Custom Drawer

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

For this Vermont home, the family wanted an open kitchen concept where they could have a fire crackling in the hearth while they cook and watch kids play board games at the dining table. They knew they wanted a kitchen in the country that would draw people together. Depending on the season, one could look out and see an ever-changing view from the oversized glass windows. Imagine a snowy winter wonderland, brilliant fall foliage, or summer trees so lush and green you feel like you are in a treehouse. That’s what we wanted to capture in their kitchen. We decided to add a beadboard ceiling with black accent beams for a cottage appeal, which matched the open beams in the rest of the house. We varied the cabinetry colors (grey and white), countertop surfaces (walnut butcher block and white quartz) and textures (mixed metals and glazed wood) to give the space character and height. The cabinet’s millwork includes a coffee bar, wet bar, and bead detailing around the cabinet frame with a white finish with hand-painted brushstrokes for a classic and timeless look. High-end appliances include a column refrigerator/freezer, gas range, steam convection oven, microwave, and a wet bar with wine refrigeration and refrigerator drawers.

Сиреневая акварель, проект квартиры 90 кв.м, реализация 2018 г.

Дизайн бюро Ксении Киселевой

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, no island, grey benchtop, an integrated sink, laminate floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Residential Adirondack Lodge in Northwest, CT | Taconic Lodge

UCE Fine Builders

Design ideas for an expansive country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Rochester Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Open kitchen and great room with trusses in 18' tall cathedral ceilings
Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Holland Lakeshore

Paradigm Renovation

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Holland Lakeshore

Paradigm Renovation

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Dreshertown Road Project

Black Forest Design and Build

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Augusta A Sport (Victoria, MN)

Robert Thomas Homes

Augusta A Sport Model - Tradition Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information, and more at robertthomashomes.com
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Parker House

Monika Ross

Design ideas for an expansive scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Porter Road

Traci Connell Interiors

Design ideas for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Highland Park

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Rustic Contemporary

Theresa Franklin, ASID

Design ideas for an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, with island, orange floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Exposed Beam 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!