Diane Stein Design for Sheffield Furniture

This inverted box pleat valance was designed to be the finishing touch in a kitchen. Complimentary pillows were made to accent the design in the open concept adjoining family room.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT SPEC HOME

COSENTINO ARCHITECTURE, INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Manchester Kitchen

Amarant Design and Build Center

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with with island, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink and dark hardwood floors.

Helping Hands Renovations - Kitchen

ProSource of Roanoke

Contractor: Helping Hands Renovations www.prosourceplatinum.com/helping-hands-renovations
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

St Luke's Mews, Notting Hill, London

Domus Nova

Small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, an undermount sink, white splashback, black appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Colorado's Kitchen Organization Professionals

Organization & Relocation

Located in Colorado. We will travel. Budget varies.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE

James D. Rogers, Builder

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink and white splashback.

Belvedere residence 2

Knocknock

Kitchen counter and island. Kitchen by Case540, interior design by Mary Harris Interiors, Tiburon Ca.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, with island, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Greenwich Georgian

VanderHorn Architects

This is an example of a traditional separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Franklin Street High Rise

Kaplan Architects, AIA

New custom designed kitchen with both stainless steel cabinets and custom painted wood cabinets. Mitchell Shenker, Photographer
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Coastal Whimsy

A. Perry Homes

Vintage-feeling kitchen with pendant lights, dark wood floor, and white cabinetry http://www.mrobinsonphoto.com/

Palo Alto- 3

Fiorella Design, LLC

Christophe Testi
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood 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.

Daniel Island SC Custom Kitchen

Nautilus Company, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

TRADITIONAL STYLE: Tao Tamos color

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Montana "Beach" House

ThinkOne

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

Modern Kitchen

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Minnesota Residence

O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

Bellevue Somerset Remodel

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets 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!