This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Country Classic Renovation

Vineuve Construction Inc.

This kitchen was proudly designed and built by Vineuve. We spared no expense on its transformation and the result has been well worth the care and effort. We prioritized function, longevity, and a clean, bright aesthetic while preserving the existing character of the space.

Beautiful and Fresh California Modern Coastal Home

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen In Oak Hill

Oak Hill Building & Remodeling

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Custom Color Kitchen with Walnut Hood and Pantry

KraftMaster Renovations

Took down a wall in this kitchen where there used to be a pass through - now it is fully open to the family room with a large island and seating for the whole family. Photo by Chris Veith

Moorland | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped and Wire Brushed

Lauzon Wood Floors

This beautiful kitchen features Lauzon's hardwood flooring Moorland. A magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series that will enhance your decor with its marvelous light beige color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.

Classic and Sunny in Northbrook

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Photography Credit: Dennis Jourdan Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and grey splashback.

Grogan's Point

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cottage on the Lake

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Shanna Wolf
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bosquet

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

On aperçoit maintenant la forme L de cette cuisine, qui répond à une belle frise au sol en carreaux de céramique effet carreaux de ciment. L'ensemble dans des tons noir/blanc/rouge, respectés aussi pour la partie dînatoire, avec cette banquette-coffre d'angle réalisée sur mesure. https://www.nevainteriordesign.com/ Lien Magazine Jean Perzel : http://www.perzel.fr/projet-bosquet-neva/

Ceramic Tile

Floorcraft

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Sophistication

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Monterey Modern

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

BUBBLE - Rénovation totale d’un appartement Haussmannien

Aurélie Bardin Archi

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Projects by Highline Construction

User

Country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Restructuration d’une cuisine - 24 m²

IIM architecte

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lille with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, green splashback, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, tile benchtops, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Traditional Style Kitchen Inspiration

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wilmington Court - Kitchen

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Side view of huge, custom vent hood made of hand carved limestone blocks and distressed metal cowl with straps & rivets. Countertop mounted pot filler at 60 inch wide pro range with mosaic tile backsplash. Internally lit, glass transom cabinets beyond above baking center. Interesting perspective of distressed beam ceiling.

Contemporary Home Renovation and Remodel

Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

Photo by David Livingston Modern Update and Remodel
Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Refined Transitional

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

This new construction project located in the metro-west Boston area perfectly exemplifies the transitional style. Mouser Centra white beaded inset cabinets along the perimeter of the kitchen is softly balanced by the gunmetal island, both topped with LG Viatera Racoco quartz countertops. Designed by Ashley Sousa of our Burlington Kohler Signature Store. Photography by Erin Little.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Grey Benchtop 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!