Contemporary White Kitchen with a Traditional Twist

This kitchen was a collaboration between senior designer, Jeff Eakley, and Kenny Alpert of KA Designs. Although it features contemporary-styled high-gloss cabinetry and flat panel doors, the decorative lighting, tray ceiling, pocket door, furniture and other finishes give it a traditional twist. The cabinetry is Bilotta’s contemporary line, Artcraft – the perimeter features the Portofino door with its integrated handle in a high gloss white. The island by contrast is a warmer walnut veneer also in a high gloss finish. The appliances are Miele’s all white collection so they fit beautifully into the surrounding white cabinets. The limited hardware that was used on the appliances is in a polished chrome finish to match the plumbing fixtures, lighting above the island, and the base of the table for the banquette seating near the pocket door. The countertops are quartzite and the backsplash are a mosaic of marble and quartz tile. The island has seating for two, while the banquette in the corner seats four. The flooring is a dark hardwood. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Dauphine Street Renovation

MOSS KITCHENS

B Dudek
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

West Hartford Contemporary Kitchen

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black floor.

Boulder, CO Homes

Dane Cronin Photography

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Abril Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Remove support wall between living room and kitchen to crate new open floor plan
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary White Kitchen with a Traditional Twist

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

White and Speckled Glass Subway Tile

dRemodeling

Keeping with the kitchens monochromatic tones, it was chosen to use a gray medium for the kitchen backsplash. With a lighter tone, the glass mosaic subway tiles soft tone picks up and diffuses the natural light and LED cabinet underlighting, bringing warmth and comfort to the previously compact and claustrophobic kitchen.

Downtown Chicago Kitchen Remodeling

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Madisonville Kitchen | All Plywood Cabinets

Cabinets by Design

After Photo. Cabinets are All Plywood with soft close doors and drawers finished in Painted Linen. Counter tops are Quartz in the color Rococco with a 60/40 Stainless Steel undermount Sink.

Traditional Kitchen

User

Old, closed off kitchen is incorporated into the rest of the house by removing the wall that separated the kitchen and dining space and constructing a breakfast bar.

The Room Illuminated Feature

Larkspur Lane Design

The thoroughfare through the kitchen from the hallway to the eating and living area is the go to place for school notices, current events, greeting cards, reminders, bills and drawing materials. Each member of the household has their own cork board. The blackboard through the doorway serves as the weekly menu board with suggestions put forward weekly by hopeful tummies! Photos: khansenphotography.com/

C.R.S Residence's

I.Castillo Designs

This chic kitchen combines warm and light tones to make our stainless steel appliances stand out. The kitchen incorporates a grey tile backsplash, white cabinets, white countertops, a dark grey island, and hardwood floors.

Townhouse renovation

21 Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Additional Work

PiTTopper

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and black floor.

Black Forest

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

This kitchen features stunning white shaker profiled cabinet doors, black forest natural granite benchtop and a beautiful timber chopping block on the island bench. Showcasing many extra features such as wicker basket drawers, corbels, plate racks and stunning glass overheads.

Cool & Open Kitchen

Revitalize Home Repair & Renovations

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black floor.

Wine and Kitchen

Broc Granite & Tile, LLC

Erinne Gale
This is an example of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Westlake Dr., Austin

Brohn Homes

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Abril Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

West Hartford Contemporary Kitchen

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black floor.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Black Floor 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!