This is an example of a large modern eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Casual Elegance Kitchen

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Casual Elegance, warm, beautiful and comfortable is how our client described their new kitchen. We agree..and would add; Inviting and classy!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Summer Cottage Addition and Renovation in Newport County, RI

SR Fine Home Builders

Guest Cottage Kitchen, Great Room / Photographer: Robert Brewster, Photography / Architect: Matthew McGeorge, McGeorge Architecture Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Country Manor

Lisa Davis Interiors

Farmhouse Style Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Private Residence, Carmel, CA

Robinson Brown Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Chuckanut Mountain Addition

Highline Construction

Small modern single-wall kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with ceramic floors, beige floor, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ski Basin

Dybdahl Design Group

Designer: Paul Dybdahl Photographer: Shanna Wolf Designer’s Note: One of the main project goals was to develop a kitchen space that complimented the homes quality while blending elements of the new kitchen space with the homes eclectic materials. Japanese Ash veneers were chosen for the main body of the kitchen for it's quite linear appeals. Quarter Sawn White Oak, in a natural finish, was chosen for the island to compliment the dark finished Quarter Sawn Oak floor that runs throughout this home. The west end of the island, under the Walnut top, is a metal finished wood. This was to speak to the metal wrapped fireplace on the west end of the space. A massive Walnut Log was sourced to create the 2.5" thick 72" long and 45" wide (at widest end) living edge top for an elevated seating area at the island. This was created from two pieces of solid Walnut, sliced and joined in a book-match configuration. The homeowner loves the new space!! Cabinets: Premier Custom-Built Countertops: Leathered Granite The Granite Shop of Madison Location: Vermont Township, Mt. Horeb, WI

ЖК Коммунарка

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Ковальчук Анастасия
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Nellysford

Arterra Design & Construction

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

A winning combination in this gorgeous kitchen...mixing rich, warm woods, a chiseled edge countertop and painted cabinets, capped with a custom copper hood. The textured tile splash is the perfect backdrop while the sleek pendant light hovers above.

Small Timeless Glam

Classic Kitchens Design Studio

Matt Kocourek Photography
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Horizon Subdivision

Sadler Construction

Multi-level countertops Raised dishwasher Custom cabinets
Inspiration for an arts and crafts kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation with Polished Stone Backsplash

Remodel Lancaster Inc.

For this Kitchen Remodel we demoed and then installed new cabinets, Marble backsplash, tile floor, appliances, and lighting.
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Project 3

ACP Construction Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coorparoo House Raise & Build In

In-House Projects

Isaac Marano
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Granite Benchtops 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!