Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

The kitchen juxtaposes luxurious paneled and glazed cabinets against a backdrop of rustic timber framing, weathered wide plank oak floors, and handmade-brick infill. The entirely brand new construction has the appeal of a perfect contemporary renovation to a 400-year-old French Normandy manor house accented by an antique iron backsplash and a custom metalwork range hood concealing a modern exhaust. Woodruff Brown Photography

Houston Home Butler Room

Cabinets & Designs

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.

Pinetree Kitchen Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Photo of a small traditional kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Palm Beach Waterfront

Knowles Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
Beach style galley kitchen pantry in Miami with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Aledo Project: Kitchen

A Well Dressed Home

Kitchen with additional island seating
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Classic Butler Pantry

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg
Inspiration for a large traditional galley kitchen pantry in St Louis with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Monticello Drive

V Fine Homes

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback, green cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

kitchen

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

wet bar with white marble countertop
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble benchtops, cork floors, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Nobles Point 4

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Westridge Residence

Bureau Namas

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Cheesman Park

Factor Design Build

This 1912 traditional style house sits on the edge of Cheesman Park with four levels that needed updating to better suit the young family’s needs. A custom wine room was constructed on the lower level to accommodate an area for entertaining guests. The main level was divided into a smaller family room area with a double door opening into the formal living room. The kitchen and butler’s pantry were combined and remodeled for better function. The second level master bathroom was relocated and created out of an adjacent bedroom, incorporating an existing fireplace and Juliet balcony that looks out to the park. A new staircase was constructed on the third level as a continuation of the grand staircase in the center of the house. A gathering and play space opens off the stairs and connects to the third-floor deck. A Jill & Jill bathroom remodel was constructed between the girls’ rooms.

Spanish Revival House

Colossus Mfg.

Kitchen with black cabinets, white marble countertops, and an island with a walnut butcher block countertop. This modern kitchen is completed with a white herringbone backsplash, farmhouse sink, cement tile island, and leather bar stools.

Lenox Road

Studio 7 Design Group

Chris Little Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photos by: Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a large transitional separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Hardwood Flooring

Robinson's Flooring

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Winston Salem Residence

Alys Design

Lissa Gotwals
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Marble 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!