Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

BLUE CYPRESS

Pegasus Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Ordway

Eisenmann Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and brown floor.

Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors

Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.

Jeri Koegel Photography
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Radnor Kitchen

Rudloff Custom Builders

This kitchen includes a stainless steel double oven, range, warmer, pot filler, matchstick backsplash, limestone counter, white cabinets with beaded inset and glass front. Photos by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Clayton Renovation

Studio Durham Architects

Renovation of a turn of the century house by Maritz & Young in the St. Louis area. Alise O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Küchenblock Bateig Azul

Steinmanufaktur Gross GmbH

Naturstein hat eine besondere Wirkung, wenn er eine gewisse, massive Stärke zeigt. Auch bei Küchenarbeitsplatten ist dies möglich. Ist es technisch nicht möglich, massive Stücke einzubauen, kann die massive Optik durch Verkleben dünnerer Platten erreicht werden. Hier wurde die Wirkung des Blocks noch durch den flächenbündigen Einsatz von Spüle, Kochfeld und Steckdoseneinsatz unterstützt. Das Material Bateig Azul, einen spanischen Kalksandstein, könnte man fast für Beton halten, wenn nicht die fein geschliffene Oberfläche diesen speziellen warme Sandstein-Touch hätte.

Old Forest Service remodel

Architectural Woodcraft, Inc.

Whole kitchen view
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Homecrest Kitchens

Bernard Building Center Inc.

More details on this kitchen here: https://www.homecrestcabinetry.com/products/eastport/light-maple-cabinets-with-glaze

Chefs Kitchen

Bellas Landscaping

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, black floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lot 38 Kukui'ula

Kelly & Stone Architects

Greg Blore
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, black benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

White and Walnut in Westchester

Studio Dearborn

This spacious kitchen in Westchester County is flooded with light from huge windows on 3 sides of the kitchen plus two skylights in the vaulted ceiling. The dated kitchen was gutted and reconfigured to accommodate this large kitchen with crisp white cabinets and walls. Ship lap paneling on both walls and ceiling lends a casual-modern charm while stainless steel toe kicks, walnut accents and Pietra Cardosa limestone bring both cool and warm tones to this clean aesthetic. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry, built ins, walnut countertops and paneling by Studio Dearborn. Architect Frank Marsella. Interior design finishes by Tami Wassong Interior Design. Pietra cardosa limestone countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Appliances by Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Super White. Hardware by Top Knobs. Photography Adam Macchia.

Stanford Wood Lodge

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

French Farmhouse Downtown Templeton

Odenwald Construction Company

Painted and glazed raised panel French cabinets with stained alder sink cabinet. Limestone countertops with handmade subway tiles. Flooring is grey stranded bamboo. Built in dog bed and cookbook shelf. GE Monogram appliances. Cast iron door behind cooktop is from an old French stove. Restoration Hardware pulls and knobs. Large 2 level sink. Cabinet front dishwasher.

Kitchen

A-K Design Professionals LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, limestone benchtops, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

White Kitchen Cabinets

The Cabinetry Of Madisonville

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Timeless

PB Kitchen Design

While this kitchen is of modest dimensions, it features wonderful luxe effects such as the hand hammered Pewter sink and Italian made island table base - Tastefully designed, defying a style label, ensuring its enduring relevance.

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Limestone 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!