This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, timber and glass-front cabinets.

Modern Ranch House

Ashby Collective

Expansive midcentury open plan kitchen in Austin with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, metallic splashback, grey benchtop and vaulted.

La Casa Verde

CLAU Arquitectura e Interiorismo

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Gil Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Fredericka Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Rustic Contemporary

Theresa Franklin, ASID

Design ideas for an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, with island, orange floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Projet de rénovation complète d’un appartement à Saint Jean de Luz

Joanna

This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

West 199th Street Kitchen

Schloegel Design Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Light and Airy with modern lines in concrete finish

Alan Johnstone Studios

This modern true handle-less kitchen has recently been completed in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton

Interiors by Steven G

Wood ceiling, Marble countertops, waterfall island
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, wood and with island.

Cactus Loop - Kitchen

Welcome Home Staging

We transformed this busy, traditional and stuffy kitchen into an open, airy, and modern version of itself. We wrapped the entire backsplash with a single stone slab, changed out the hardware, lighting, fresh paint, new range hood, appliances. We added glass fronts and backlit the upper cabinets. We added new leather and wood modern barstools and fresh accessories.

Modern Farm House, Los Gatos

De Mattei Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, with island, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

House on the lake

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Kitchen with mezzanine
Small country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Ground Floor Renovation

dRAW Architecture

Photo of a transitional kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

House at Ross

Sutton Suzuki Architects

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and marble splashback.

Western Springs Residence

TZS Design

Notable design elements for the kitchen include the wood ceiling, custom designed hood by TZS, oversized island and built-in breakfast nook. The floor is porcelain tile, counters are marble looking quartz. The island and hood feature polished nickel metal accent metal trim. The breakfast nook features a built in banquette. This is a great way to save space to create a fun unique space in the room. The banquette uses a Crypton protected fabric so any spills area easy to clean.

Cliff Ranch

MMW Architects

Photo of a country galley kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop, exposed beam, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, yellow splashback, panelled appliances and brown floor.

Сиреневая акварель, проект квартиры 90 кв.м, реализация 2018 г.

Дизайн бюро Ксении Киселевой

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Boca Raton Renovation Polo club

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

I was asked to update and design a new kitchen for my New Jersey client who has a home in Boca Raton. The project involved expanding the existing ranch and design a contemporary white kitchen. Below are the results of incorporating not only fine Italian cabinetry from a local Boca showroom but also a juxtaposition of textures and colors. Selecting the CeasarStone blue agate made the difference of a spectacular kitchen creating an artistic approach for the 14 ft island. The blue agate is imbedded within the white quarts counter. The wall cabinetry is a plethora of storage and so interesting with it's Post & Lintel dark wood frame design that plays with contrasts/ Shapes and textures abound with each interesting aspect like the irregular shaped back splash indispersed with mother of pearl mosaics. the client wanted a one of a kind chandelier and we designed it for her incorporating good functional and LED ambient lighting.

All Ceiling Designs 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!