This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Ramble House

Ambiance Interiors

David Dietrich
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white appliances.

Crisp Architects

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.

Mid-century Modern Urban infill

Berghuis Construction LLC

photos by Kaity
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black cabinets.

Eclectic Kitchen

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white 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.

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.

Квартира на Маяковской

Светлана Оленбург

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, pink splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Award Winning "Best Vacation Home in Michigan" - 2018 Detroit Home Magazine

Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Greer Residence

brett zamore design

Brett Zamore Design
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white appliances.

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.

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.

HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

BLACK & POOLE

Jason Varney
Photo of a small transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with green cabinets, granite benchtops, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white appliances.

Arts Crafts Kitchen

MN Builders

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

Kitchen

Kiyohara Moffitt

Photographer: Rick Ueda
Traditional separate kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, white cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.

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.

William and Julie's Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

Curved sweeping Corian island with a circular Granite breakfast bar top, feature ceiling with pendant light over the bar area. Walk in wine store with suspended wine fridges

Altadena complete kitchen remodel

Spazio LA

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Interior Design

JV Design

Kitchen Design
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and white appliances.

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!