Littleton, MA - Transitional - Wenge Butcher Block

Countertop Wood: Wenge Construction Style: End Grain Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2" Size: 25 1/2" x 39 1/2" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover on top horizontal edges, bottom horizontal edges, and vertical corners Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil™ Wood Stain: Natural Wood – No Stain Designer: Kate Connolly of Homestead Kitchens

Lincoln St, Perth

The Perth Property Co.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback and with island.

New Construction - Brookline

Bowline Built, Inc.

Expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Gourmet Kitchens

Sabal Homes

Gourmet Kitchen
Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pawley's Island Beach House

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Timeless Memories Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style u-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Morrison Kitchen

JJ Interiors

Teri Fotheringham
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Clever Storage by Wood-Mode

Cabinets & Designs

Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry provides an opportunity to transform any kitchen space into a clever storage idea.
Small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances and vinyl floors.

Sovereign Oaks #51

Brent Campbell, Architect

Country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Marion Street

BKC Kitchen and Bath

With the removal of dark oak cabinets and the addition of soft blues and greys, this kitchen renovation in Denver boasts a beautiful new look that is bright, open and captivating. Perimeter cabinetry: Crystal Cabinet Works, French Villa Square door style, Overcast with black highlight. Island cabinetry: Crystal Cabinet Works, French Villa Square door style, Gravel. Walnut butcher block countertop. Top Knobs hardware, Transcend Collection in Sable finish. Design by: Sandra Maday, BKC Kitchen and Bath

Cambridge Modern Family Condo

Reverse Architecture

Counter space is multiplied by the overhanging maple shelf at the back of the banquette. The kitchen is animated by a rich variety of materials. Photo and styling by Heidi Solander

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.

Craftsman Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lake Como Reno

ELL INTERIORS

eLLinteriors
Small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Contemporary Shaker

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photography by William Quarles Cabinetry designed and built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, glass tile splashback, with island and light hardwood floors.

Waite Residence

AoDK Inc.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint.

Penthous Hamburg Uhlenhorst

UK² Architektur & Design GmbH

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and an integrated sink.

Florim USA Tile Urban Wood Look Porcelain Tile Flooring

Qualityflooring4less.com

Florim USA Urban Wood porcelain tile recreates the look of authentic natural hardwood with a modern twist. Florim Jewel porcelain tile is a stone-inspired collection that takes its influence from both travertine and slate.

Captiva Beach Cottage

Alair Homes Sanibel

LeAnne Ash
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with wood benchtops, a farmhouse sink, green splashback, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Kidcleugh Hide, Whitchester Lodge, Duns, Scotland

Inside Story Photography

Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with wood benchtops, blue splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, beaded inset cabinets and glass tile splashback.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Glass Tile Splashback 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!