Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, travertine splashback, an undermount sink, beige splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen

KannCept Design, Inc.

Traditional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with white appliances, granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Auroral Alaska

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Great Falls Farmhouse

MGM Builders

A bright white modern farmhouse with an open concept floorplan and rustic decor details. Photo by Tessa Manning
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Fairway Elegance

A. Perry Homes

Traditional kitchen with white granite countertops and white cabinetry. Also has paneled appliances, bowl pendant lighting, antique mirror panels, and crown molding

Hit the Slopes

Brunarhans

Narrow with a sloped roof presents a bit a challenge for this kitchen. The island seating moves people out of the way, giving the cook plenty of room. Clever storage space and tall pantry cabinets makes everything available in a small space.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in New York with mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Cozy Kitchen

Jacaranda Cabinets + Design

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Off-the-grid Adirondack Rustic kitchen

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Deep corner cabinets are great for storing pots and pans but often very difficult to work with because you have to dig to find things. These Hafele swing out shelves are awesome and bring hard to reach items right out into reach.

Custom Ikea Cabinets to Match Adel Medium Brown

Dendra Doors

This stunning kitchen, design and renovated by John Webb Construction and Design, features Dendra Doors custom made cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and trim. Designed to match the IKEA Adel Medium brown color we used our Standard Cherry on our Classic Shaker door with a custom stained finish.

Lancaster Kitchen Remodel

Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Hilsinger Woodworking and Design

Mission, Craftsman, Arts and Crafts style kitchen. Quarter sawn White Oak with a traditional cherry stain. The simple lines and beautiful yet not overpowering grain of the wood, make this country kitchen truly timeless.

Farm House Kitchen

Countryside Kitchens

Inspiration for a country separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and with island.

Blue Sapphire Granite

Fireplace & Granite Distributors

Blue Sapphire Granite installed on light wood cabinets. The granite was fabricated with a half inch bevel edge. Backsplash is designed with 3x6 Walnut Travertine and accented with Amber tea linear glass tiles. We included the 30/70 stainless steel sink and the Wellington faucet with soap dispenser.

French Country Elegance

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Jeppesen Bjælkehuse

Planet Huse A/S

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Esbjerg with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, white appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Historic South Seventh

Verboys Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Biscayne Drive

Expert Staging and ReDesign

Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Aberdeen Model

Old Town Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Window Wall with Marble Sink

KraftMaster Renovations

Marble farmhouse sink is highlighted on this window wall with pendant accent lighting.
This is an example of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and White Appliances 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!