Inspiration for a large l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Residential Projects

Titan Impact LLC - Windows and Doors

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Elkay Yorktowne Design Gallery

Cyr Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Medallion Cabinetry Products

Larry Palmer Cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Asian Modern Fusion

Brown Interiors

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel with White Cabinets

Cabinets Extraordinaire

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Gray and White Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Grace and Elegance

Rockwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Complete Condo Remodeling

Chicago Kitchen Cabinet

Exposed brick and gold ceiling tiles contrast with each other spectacularly in this kitchen design! We were going for a minimalist kitchen interior that still had immense character - so with the larger than life accents, we were able to keep the kitchen design clean and simple. White flat panel cabinets and chic taupe countertops offered this client a timeless and contemporary look, while the wooden display shelves accentuate the rustic brick wall. The result? A compact kitchen that gives a powerful punch! Designed by Chi Renovations & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Vinyeard Kitchen

Interiors by Blackwood

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Inspiration for a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

A Cottage in the Woods

Betsie Bay Furniture

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, louvered cabinets, ceramic splashback and bamboo floors.

Kitchens

Antiquity

Stephen Byrne, Inik Designs LLC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Love this kitchen! Open and airy, plenty of storage and working room, eat-in dining and easy access to formal dining. Smart, beautiful and functional.

Old Hollywood

Paul Davis Restoration Of Broward Llc

Matt Horton Photography
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Miami with stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

SAB Homes for 2018 Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Yale Loop

Zach Cole Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Aspen Cabinet Distribution Corporation

Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Small Renovation

Su Casa Cabinets INC

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Kitchen featuring vaulted ceilings, painted white kitchen cabinets, arched entry, and custom chandeliers.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets and White Cabinets 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!