Design ideas for a traditional kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with wood benchtops, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Palo Alto

Melissa Nierman Designs

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Appartement Toulouse

Origine

Optimisation des rangements dans le couloir. Cuisine réalisé sur mesure avec des matériaux bruts pour une ambiance raffinée. Salle de bain épurée et moderne. Changement du sol, choix des couleurs, choix du mobilier. Suivi de chantier et présence durant la réception du chantier.

House at Matthaei Farm

Molly Bachelor Architect

Kitchen with butcher-block island and pantry, photograph by Jeff Garland
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, glass-front cabinets and wood benchtops.

Eclectic Interlaken

Evenflow Interiors

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Elegant English Country Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen examples

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a traditional open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

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.

Rustic Modern Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry and Butcher Block Countertop

Phoenix Home Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops and no island.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops and white cabinets.

Druid Hills Kitchen Renovation

Soorikian Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and wood benchtops.

Barn Studio

Kate Nelson Interiors

Country kitchen in Burlington with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Country Home, Chappaqua, NY

Hubley Design Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and with island.

Hupeto Woods Construction

Hupeto Woods Construction Corp

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Glass Fronted Traditional Cabinets

Cabinet Innovations

Traditional Wet Bar featuring Wood-Mode 42 inset cabinets in the Alexandria Recessed door style in Maple in Vintage Putty. Wall cabinets feature glass fronts with X-mullion. The stand-alone piece is finished off with a Mahogany wood top by Grothouse Lumber Co. Sink and faucet by Blanco. Stainless Steel knobs on all wall cabinets.

Kitchen Remodel Featured in Country Living Magazine

Kami Gray Interior Design

Lincoln Barbour
Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Car Barn

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
This is an example of a beach style open plan kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

LEED Silver Shingle Style House

Andersen Miller Design

Estoo
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

Sheri Olson

Sheri Olson Architecture PLLC

White tile craftsman kitchen. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider.
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, white splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Mill Creek Ridge Farmhouse

Murphy & Co. Design

Photo by Shelley Paulson
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets and wood benchtops.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Wood 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!