A light, bright open plan kitchen with ample space to dine, cook and store everything that needs to be tucked away. As always, our bespoke kitchens are designed and built to suit lifestyle and family needs and this one is no exception. Plenty of island seating and really importantly, lots of room to move around it. Large cabinets and deep drawers for convenient storage plus accessible shelving for cook books and a wine fridge perfectly positioned for the cook! Look closely and you’ll see that the larder is shallow in depth. This was deliberately (and cleverly!) designed to accommodate a large beam behind the back of the cabinet, yet still allows this run of cabinets to look balanced. We’re loving the distinctive brass handles by Armac Martin against the Hardwicke White paint colour on the cabinetry - along with the Hand Silvered Antiqued mirror splashback there’s plenty of up-to-the-minute design details which ensure this classic shaker is contemporary yes classic in equal measure.

Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build

Anne Rae Design

calacatta marble, classic design, custom build, kitchen island, limestone tile, new construction, polished nickel, sub-zero, white kitchen
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

48 Mag Blossom

Element Construction Partners

J Savage Gibson Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone floors and wood benchtops.

Traditional San Diego Kitchens

Chula Vista Tile & Stone

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Remodel Work

Quality Craftsman Kitchens LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Valley Horse Farm

Moore Design Builders

Paul Rogers
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

A Collectors Dream Home

Derrick Dodge Interior Design

The old kitchen was demolished and replaced by this new function kitchen designed by Mr. Dodge. The cabinetry is mahogany and counter tops are granite. The mosaic back splash over the cook top was custom made for the clients, whom all had a hand in its design. The door to the left leads to another bathroom off the kitchen. Antique Bukhara rugs float on top of the limestone floor.

Kensington Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

Casual Elegance

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

A Mediterranean Dream Home

Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Boerne - Spring Hill Rd

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This large and bright kitchen was rethought from a dark cabinet, dark counter top and closed in feel. First the large separating wall from the kitchen into the back hallway overlooking the pool was reduced in height to allow light to spill into the room all day long. Navy Cabinets were repalinted white and the island was updated to a light grey. Absolute black counter tops were left on the perimeter cabinets but the center island and sink area were resurfaced in Cambria Ella. A apron front sign with Newport Brass bridge faucet was installed to accent the area. New pendant lights over the island and retro barstools complete the look. New undercabinet lighting, lighted cabinets and new recessed lighting finished out the kitchen in a new clean bright and welcoming room. Perfect for the grandkids to be in.

New Photos

Turn Key Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, white appliances, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

Kitchen Island

chas architects

Plaster walls, steel windows, and a white oak plank ceiling give this gathering room and kitchen a transitional feel.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and limestone floors.

Kitchen & Bathroom Projects

Berkshire Home Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, limestone floors and with island.

Parkelane Build

Boardman Construction Inc.

Boardman Construction
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Tuscan Waterfront

SDG Architects

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Rustic oak island with marble top

Artichoke

This rustic farmhouse kitchen was inspired by Flemish design. Image by Marcus Peel.
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and light wood cabinets.

Kitchen - Ivy League ln Rockville MD

Tile Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Miraval

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Classic Dream home, Vedbæk

SwanfieldLiving

Design ideas for a small traditional separate kitchen in Copenhagen with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances and limestone floors.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Limestone Floors 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!