For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfect for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Munjoy Hill Infill

BRIBURN – Architecture for Life

Urban four story home with harbor views
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Project Claremont

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our clients wanted to make the most of space so we gutted the home and rebuilt the inside to create a functional and kid-friendly home with timeless style. Our clients’ vision was clear: They wanted a warm and timeless design that was easy to clean and maintain with two-active boys. “It’s not unusual for our friends and family to drop past unannounced any day of the week. And we love it!” They told us during our initial Design Therapy Sesh. We knew immediately what she meant - we have an open-door policy with our families, too! Which was why we consciously created living spaces that were open, inviting and welcoming. Now, the only problem our clients would have would be convincing their guests to leave! Our clients also enjoy coffee and tea so we created a separate coffee nook to help them kick start their day. Photography: Helynn Ospina

Tribeca Gut Renovation and Interior Decoration

McGrath II

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in New York with with island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

English Reeded Glass Cabinet Ends

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Cherry Pacifica door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry with Slate stain. Side cabinets feature English Reeded Glass.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

LA Cuesta Contemporary Kitchen

Eurowood Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, marble floors and white floor.

Whale Rock Addition

Ellen McKenna Design

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Ranch Goes Traditional

HEYDT DESIGNS

David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Stunningly Modern in Norman

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

The Miele paneled 36" single door french pantry fridge has been wrapped with our Richilieu high-gloss cabinets. Miele flush installed cooktop. Miele Steam Oven and Convection Oven. Glass front flip up cabinets with aluminum doors and led lighting. Hidden outlets help create the clean and serene feeling. David Cobb Photography.

Craftsman Revived

CG&S Design-Build

Off the kitchen is a new family room and laundry. In addition, a hallway featuring a command center, craft closet and original bathroom, leads to the original guest bedroom, currently being used as an office. Photography by Tre Dunham

Fifth Avenue Residence

Weil Friedman Architects

As in many New York City buildings, the extent of this kitchen was limited to the original prewar footprint. Custom cabinets with glass doors, and integrated appliances help keep the space feeling open and airy.

Mid-Century Asian

Richard Landon Design

Because the refrigerator greeted guests, we softened its appearance by surrounding it with perforated stainless steel as door panels. They, in turn, flowed naturally off the hand-cast glass with a yarn-like texture. The textures continue into the backsplash with the 1"-square mosaic tile. The copper drops are randomly distributed throughout it, just slightly more concentrated behind the cooktop. The Thermador hood pulls out when in use. The crown molding was milled to follow the angle of the sloped ceiling. Roger Turk, Northlight Photography

Cozy Cottage

Gatling Design

Photo by Ed Gohlich
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, beige cabinets, subway tile splashback, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tuscan Custom Home on Golf Course

Jenkins Custom Homes

Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Brooklyn Heights Kitchen

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

Photos by Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Transitional Glam Kitchen

Normandy Remodeling

The white painted perimeter cabinets with glass fronts are reminiscent of what one would find “back in the day”. The large, dark stained island boasts a second sink and seating for casual dining and conversation. The island has a Caesarstone countertop, which gives the look of Carrera marble but is far more durable. The butcher block counter at the end of the island has an abundance of lighting for prep work and houses the prep sink. The contrast in heights, colors and textures of these two countertops provides a nice visual break for this long island while balancing the sleek look of the Caesarstone with the warmth and charm of natural wood.

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.

100 year old Victorian Renovation

North Jersey Custom Construction, INC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!