Dana Wheelock
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback and no island.

Open Space Living Area, Cary

LK Design NC

The kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Raleigh with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

San-Rafael

BauBox

BauBox Rethinking an industry, one kitchen at a time. This project used BauBox European cabinetry stock locally, with Ash door finishing and Hi-Glo White door finishing. The designer used a contrast between the cabinets and Neolith Marble finishing countertop with a waterfall island.

Kitchen and Island

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Dustin Halleck www.dustinhalleck.com 614.581.5531
Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid-century Modern Urban infill

Berghuis Construction LLC

photos by Kaity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black cabinets.

Black and White

Maximum Furniture DBA Houston Upholstery

Photo of a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

San Mateo Master Suite & Kitchen Remodel

User

This kitchen remodel included structural modifications and a complete re-design of the flow of the kitchen, with an island in the middle and a new peninsula instead of a solid wall opening to the formal dining area. Both spaces were designed for more natural light, and given all new finishes. The finish choices and design decisions were made by our team working together with the client to achieve just the right look to complement the existing home layout.

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Newly designed kitchen in remodeled open space Ranch House: custom designed cabinetry in two different finishes, Caesar stone countertop with Motivo Lace inlay, stainless steel appliances and farmhouse sink, polished concrete floor, hand fabricated glass backsplash tiles and big island.

Stylish Work Space

OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.

Separating the space into three workstations helped the homeowners corral clutter and establish efficiency. Expansive counter space and deep, narrow pullout cabinets flank the professional-style range. Traditional moldings atop the range hood and cabinetry and an X motif on the uppermost cabinets add an element of formality to the kitchen's otherwise cool, laid-back vibe.

Maui Modern

McClellan Architects

Tracy Kraft Leboe
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Recycled Bottleglass Kitchen Backsplash

Susan Jablon

Gorgeous ocean style bottleglass has an organic, rough texture like you pulled it out of the sea! White square tiles used with subtle aqua green accents match this mosaic to the kitchen perfectly.

Kitchen with glass tile

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Portland with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary Cherry with Glass Doors in Kensington, MD

Kitchen Saver

This kitchen in Kensington, MD was refaced with cherry wood and enriched with new conveniences including a lazy susan, wine rack, tip out tray and trash can pullout. The shaker style doors blend contemporary style with the warmth of cherry. The clean lines of the design, tiles and hardware highlight the color and grain of the cherry cabinet doors.

Kitchens

Russell Simpson Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Gray Kitchen Cabinets

Wendy Walter Design

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with glass-front cabinets, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, with island, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen cabinetry

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Altos Residence

TBS Construction Inc.

Working on this beautiful Los Altos residence has been a wonderful opportunity for our team. Located in an upscale neighborhood young owner’s of this house wanted to upgrade the whole house design which included major kitchen and master bathroom remodel. The combination of a simple white cabinetry with the clean lined wood, contemporary countertops and glass tile create a perfect modern style which is what customers were looking for.

Lifestyle Space, Roslyn, NY

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

Keith Scott Morton
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Glass 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!