Rob Karosis, Photographer
Design ideas for a traditional separate kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white splashback and white appliances.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen Remodel - B

Lorrien Homes & Remodeling

Matt Harrer Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in St Louis with granite benchtops, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets and white appliances.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Industrial Chic

Blakes London

www.82mm.com
Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white appliances, with island and grey splashback.

Lincoln Square Family Kitchen

Claudia Martin, ASID

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and white splashback.

26th

Tracy Lynn Studio

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, white appliances, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Gallagher Kitchen

Christina Lane

Inspiration for a small country kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, with island, white benchtop, dark wood cabinets and white splashback.

Saunderstown Renovation

McLaughlin & Buie Housewrights

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Tanya's

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, with island, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black cabinets.

Arts Crafts Kitchen

MN Builders

Inspiration for a victorian l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and white appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island and vinyl floors.

Кухня-гостиная в проекте "Лесная Зелень"

Елена Ткаченко

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, turquoise cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Сканди

Rineko

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and no island.

Small galley kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

Galley kitchen layout with Brilliant White Design Glass kitchen furniture, and 20mm Compac Smoke Grey Quartz worktop.
This is an example of a small modern galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Historic Kitchen Rennovation

Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

small kitchen

Susan Serra

Inspiration for a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and a drop-in sink.

Industrial Chic

Blakes London

www.82mm.com
This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances and light hardwood floors.

Southampton Beach House

Suk Design Group LLP

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, light hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Galley kitchen layout

LWK London Kitchens

Galley kitchen layout with Brilliant White Design Glass kitchen furniture, and 20mm Compac Smoke Grey Quartz worktop.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and White Appliances 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!