Large butler's pantry approximately 8 ft wide. This space features a ton of storage from both recessed and glass panel cabinets. The cabinets have a lightwood finish and is accented very well with a blue tile backsplash.

Sutton Coldfield

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, porcelain splashback and no island.

Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA

Homer Oatman, AIA

Richard Powers
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Boss Carpet One Floor & Home

Residential kitchen remodel in Dixon, IL. Backsplash, Ceramic Tile Floor, Santa Fe Brown granite tops, Quarter Sawn Oak Cabinets, designed by Holly Westgerdes, AKBD at Boss Carpet One, Dixon, IL

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The kitchen features modern appliances with light wood finishes for a Belgian farmhouse aesthetic. The space is clean, large, and tidy with black fixture elements to add bold design,

Five Bed Family Home - Full Renovation, Remodel, Loft & Kitchen Extension

this.interior

This modern kitchen with a sleek, central island is made of wood and a porcelain countertop. The design enhanced by three stylish pendant lights that add a touch of mid-century charm. The herringbone wood flooring complement the warm tones of the cabinetry, creating a cosy yet contemporary feel. Large windows allow plently of natural light to fill the space.

Fawnbrake

mimodo architects

Contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wedgwood Mid-Century Kitchen

Jackson Design Build

Build: Jackson Design Build. Designer: Kruger Architecture. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Photo of a small midcentury kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Stony Point

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Tall clerestory windows wash the kitchen with light. Photo: Prakash Patel
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Adorn Pendant Backsplash

Mosaic Loft

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black appliances, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Indigo Lake House

Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.

modern kitchen, contemporary kitchen, kitchen island, stone countertops, custom cabinets, custom hood, timbers
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

House at Geddes Ravine

Angelini and Associates Architects

Kitchen - Jeff Garland Phgotography
Photo of a midcentury open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Vermont Ski Retreat

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design

View TruexCullins Interiors designs at www.truexcullins.com.
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and with island.

Utah Farmhouse - House of Jade - Shell Beach (Newport Collection)

Garrison Collection

This is an example of a country kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Manhattan Gem

Front Row kitchens Inc.

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Mountain Chalet - Timber Frame

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Kitchen timbers
Design ideas for a large country open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Evergreen Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Bay residence

Horizon - Residential & Commercial Builders

Architecture by Bruce Stafford & Associates Interior design by Hare + Klein Engineering by Geoff Ninnes Fong & Partners Photography by Nicholas Watt

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and blue benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets 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!