Making Dreams come true
Traditional kitchen in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Montana "Beach" House

ThinkOne

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen

KannCept Design, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops and panelled appliances.

Brecksville Whole Home Renovation

Jennifer Speer Design

Award-winning Kitchen Design and renovation. Blends MCM family room with modern farmhouse kitchen. Whole home design for first floor renovation. Mixed materials to blend all spaces. Black matte perimeter counter; grey & white granite island. Customer cabinets, barn doors, hood and walnut butcher block bar. Oversee entire project and work directly with contractor and vendors. Purchased all furnishings and design the final space in all area. Second floor is in progress.

Full Victorian Refurbishment

P&A - Design and Build

Photo of a small victorian galley separate kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and white benchtop.

Projet de rénovation complète d’un appartement à Saint Jean de Luz

Joanna

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Approved Used Kitchen, Betta Living Modern Gloss, Rangemaster Oven

Used Kitchen Exchange

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The TEREMOK

Setus Design

дачный дом из рубленого бревна с камышовой крышей
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Shelburne Point Home

Classic Home Design + Construction

Amanda Herzberger
This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Bright University Park Kitchen

MHM LIVING

Our client came as a referral. They had seen a kitchen project we had completed where we opened up the kitchen to the living room. They were inspired to do the same in their kitchen. While they initially came to us looking to simply remove a wall to open up the space, in conversation it was clear we could help them really make the space function better for their family and entertaining. Ultimately they wanted to have an open bright space that was family friendly, great for entertaining and satisfied their love of cooking. By far, the greatest challenge we faced with this project was removing the load bearing wall that started the conversation to begin with. This wall was supporting 2 stories and housed the majority of electricity and plumbing for the kitchen and bathrooms above. Some of the key features are: An island enlarged to the maximum size that the beautiful Calacatta Retro slab allowed. The island houses a Galley 5-foot prep station sink with two faucets, dishwasher, two beverage coolers, drawer microwave, trash disposal, and a charging station for all of the family’s digital devices, are all conveniently located in the island. A vibrant tile from Porcelanosa is installed as the backsplash. The butler pantry was transformed into a coffee and wine bar. Installed Mocket pop-up outlets on the island that close flush to the island when not in use, but are easily accessible. Sonos speakers discreetly concealed in the ceiling for music throughout the space. The kitchen with dark colors and heavy gothic like style trim is gone, and a light, bright, kitchen with clean lines and an abundance of features has taken its place. The client is beyond delighted with the transformation of their kitchen and now combined living room space.

Windsor Residence

Carlton Edwards

David Dietrich
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile splashback and beige floor.

Classic White Kitchen with Industrial Flair

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Chestnut Hill Renovation

Vani Sayeed Studios

Interior Design - Vani Sayeed Studios Photography - Jared Kuzia
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Yellowstone Club Ski Retreat

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

The kitchen sits immediately adjacent to the dining room and views into the formal great room and the family room. It has a large center island with slab stone counters and a second island with seating. The second island doubles as a buffet to the dining room.

Rustic Reclaimed Chestnut

Crown Point Cabinetry

A custom wet bar, handcrafted from Reclaimed Chestnut, offers a small sink and wine fridge just off the kitchen. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry

Farmhouse Kitchen

Cramer Kreski Designs

Expanded kitchen and oversized island provide additional seating for guests as well as display space below. Cabinetry fabricated by Eurowood Cabinets.

Hoegger Lake House Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful lake house kitchen design was created by Kim D. Hoegger at Kim Hoegger Home in Rockwell, Texas mixing two-tones of Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Designer Kim Hoegger chose a rustic Knotty Alder wood species with a dark patina stain for the lower base cabinets and kitchen island and contrasted it with a Classic White painted finish for the wall cabinetry above. This unique and eclectic design brings bright light and character to the home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Learn more about Kim Hoegger Home at: http://www.houzz.com/pro/kdhoegger/kim-d-hoegger

Laurelhurst

ROM architecture studio

1931 Tudor home remodel Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Contractor: Model Remodel Cabinetry: Pete's Cabinet Shop Photography: © Cindy Apple Photography

Kitchen

RWA Architects

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets and granite benchtops.

Elegant Kitchen & Breakfast Room Remodel

GMI Design Group

This older home needed an update. By removing a dropped ceiling and soffiting that restricted the visual space, and by glazing the existing cabinets, we were able to provide a major change without a massive budget. The custom range hood and island were painted a contrasting ivory. A bowed-front glass tile mosaic strip was added as a division between the granite and travertine backsplash, while a large relief medallion was added behind the cooktop. Soft gold accents, such as the Kohler pull-down faucet and cabinet pulls, were added. The petite chandelier adds just the right amount of elegance to the small island. Custom draperies separate the breakfast room from the enclose patio. A custom-cut burgundy shag rug anchors the table, while the floor-length mirror give additional light and interest to the small space. The bar stools are covered in a burgundy and gold animal print. An under-cabinet flip-up television was also added at the small desk area.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Granite Benchtops 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!