Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Columbus kitchen renovation

NJW Construction

Karli Moore Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Ira Sagun

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Black and White Buffalo Check - Kitchen Remodel

All in One Kitchen & Bath

This modern farmhouse kitchen features white cabinets with java glaze. The granite countertops in Venetian Gold are paired with a custom backsplash done with 3"x6" subway tile with a honed finish in Durango. Wood flooring and oil rubbed bronze faucets and pulls complete the kitchen.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Island size 5’x 3’
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Trash can and paper towel storage

CDH Designs LLC

After going through the tragedy of losing their home to a fire, Cherie Miller of CDH Designs and her family were having a difficult time finding a home they liked on a large enough lot. They found a builder that would work with their needs and incredibly small budget, even allowing them to do much of the work themselves. Cherie not only designed the entire home from the ground up, but she and her husband also acted as Project Managers. They custom designed everything from the layout of the interior - including the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms; to the exterior. There's nothing in this home that wasn't specified by them. CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834

Contemporary Kitchen

Small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and laminate floors.

Marlboro Ridge Estates Staging

Adorn Interiors LLC

Sunroom, kitchen and eat-in dining area staging project for property sale. Previously designed, painted, and decorated this beautiful home.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Catura Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | New Carlisle, Ohio

Flooret

A rich, even, walnut tone with a smooth finish. This versatile color works flawlessly with both modern and classic styles.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Our Work - Kitchens and Dining / Culver City, CA

ING Construction

Culver City, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Kitchen area Complete ADU Build; Framing, drywall, insulation and all electrical and plumbing needs per the project. Kitchen; Installation of flooring, cabinets, countertops, all appliances, all electrical and plumbing needs per the project and a fresh paint to finish.

New Smyrna Beach Residence

Turning Leaf Construction

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Adding the Character

W.L. Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Family Tradition in Bowie, MD

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This Bowie, MD traditional kitchen design offers a welcoming setting for family life with HomeCrest by MasterBrand Cabinetry at the heart of the design. The Heritage Arch cherry cabinets in a Cinnamon finish bring warmth to the kitchen, complemented by Richelieu hardware. This is offset by Giallo Ornamental granite with a 4" splash along with a DalTile classic Rittenhouse subway tile backsplash in Almond. The cabinetry includes customized storage accessories, like the pull out spice rack. Stainless accents feature through the kitchen, including the chimney hood, Sharp undercounter microwave, two wall ovens, and an Allora USA double bowl sink plus Moen "Brantford" pull out spray faucet. Bruce Gunstock hardwood flooring adds natural charm to the design and pulls together the warm wood color scheme.

Northern

Jenny Martin Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Craftsman Kitchen in Farmington, MI

Dream Kitchens

wood counter stools, cottage, crown molding, green island, hardwood floor, kitchen tv, lake house, stained glass pendant lights, sage green, tiffany lights, wood hood

White Cabinet Kitchen

InVision Interiors & Designs

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Farmington HOBI Design Award Winner 2018. Best Restoration Project Farmington H

Showcase Kitchens

The window in this kitchen draws your eyes outdoors in this picture. What a great eat in area! Look at the jewelry on this french door refrigerator, they make a bold statement! This gas cooktop is calling to be used any time of day!

Douglas Modern

Duca Granite

Remodel in Douglas, Michigan featuring a stunning kitchen with leathered steel granite countertops. A highlight of this kitchen is the heated quartz countertop detailed with leathered steel granite accents.

Waynesville Kitchen, Ceiling Bump-up, Bath Remodel

HomeSource Builders

A 1961 home with an under-eight-foot living room ceiling needed some freshening. We slanted the ceiling to match the roof pitch, and added a wall of bookshelves in the dining room. We gutted the kitchen and started over—complete with heated porcelain tile floor. A tiny bathroom had previously included a shower, which we replaced with a full-size vanity that features a striking vessel sink. Relighting the living room required new wiring. Our project manager suggested carrying the existing theme of arched door openings into several of the remodeling details.

Eagles Landing Ranch

Werschay Homes

Kitchen / Dining / Screen Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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!