Cabinets Direct USA | Zimmerman Kitchen Design

Countertop Brand: Cambria Style: Hazelford
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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.

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.

Home of Distinction Kitchen

Kitchens By Gedney

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Colorado Attic Apartment

HighCraft Builders

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

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.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Erika Bierman Photography

Beautiful French Colonial kitchen by Charmean Neithart Interiors, http://charmean-neithart-interiors.com/

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, window splashback and beige floor.

Stony Point

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Tall windows with clerestory wash the kitchen with light. The inverted truss roof adds dimension to the kitchen. Photo: Prakash Patel
Small modern 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.

Circle K Ranch Kitchen

Ken Pieper & Associates LLC

Inspiration for a large country separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Columbine Kitchen

Sander and Sons Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Hillside House Kitchen

User

Dustin Coughlin
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Cuisine loft industriel

La maison des Archis

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Kashiwa House

Arthouse Architects

Kashiwa Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Christchurch with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Galley kitchen with island

MARK IV Builders, Inc

This expansive galley kitchen is made more functional by the kitchen island. This entire kitchen was newly constructed within the existing home, but in another part of the house. The original kitchen was converted into a wine bar.

Kitchen

Camber Construction

Contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback and glass sheet splashback.

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

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.

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.

Modern Kitchen

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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!