This timeless kitchen uses walnut as an accent to the white essex inset cabinetry which creates an open feel. Accessorized with polished nickel accents and glass hanging pendants, the overall space has an inviting yet timeless feel.

Nolte Plus Schichtstoff Schwarz Softmatt

Küchenhaus Gebr. Jansen

Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Dusseldorf with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Apartamento in Mala Strana

Stag Pads Espana

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Historic Pennsylvania Stable Renovation

Pinemar, Inc

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder. Kenneth Mitchell Architect, LLC Photos: Jeffrey Totaro
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and ceramic splashback.

Travis Heights - Kitchen

Risinger Homes

Whit Preston Photography
Photo of a modern kitchen in Austin with wood benchtops, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Brodbeck

Summerour Architects

Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

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.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and wood benchtops.

Minnesota Private Residence

COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio

http://www.cookarchitectural.com Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Palo Alto

Melissa Nierman Designs

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

Olive Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

East Village Apartment

User

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

The Boland Home

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

steinbergerphoto.com
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

St. Croix River Cabin

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
Country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and wood benchtops.

Kitchen Remodel - Regent

Stoeppler Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and glass-front cabinets.

Southwest Collector

Village West Design

Open kitchen inspired by sun-drenched spaces south of the border. Whimsical folk art complements bright colored space set up for social gatherings–and spicy food! Bicoastal Interior Design & Architecture Your home. Your style.

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre

Groves-Raines Architects Ltd.

Shetland Amenity Trust
This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with white cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, no island and glass-front cabinets.

Eclectic Cape Cod Tudor - Anderson, SC

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Donald Chapman
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Commons

Kristi Will Home + Design

Robert Whitworth Creative
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and black splashback.

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!