The smart, handless style is the perfect choice for a busy family that like to entertain, as all the essentials are kept hidden behind the push-to-open doors and drawers. Carefully designed with balance and symmetry in mind, the run of tall cabinets places the Miele ArtLine ‘Touch2Open’ handleless oven at the centre with fridge and freezer either side. Note, the break front detail at the centre of this run to create interest in an otherwise flush wall of cabinets. At either end there are large, capacious cupboards with retractable fold-away doors and drawers. We particularly love our clients’ colour choices where the rich tones of the cabinets in Farrow & Ball’s Downpipe and kitchen island in F&B’s Railings are beautifully offset by the wall colour in India Yellow and the touches of copper throughout the kitchen. Altogether, a palette that is warm and welcoming! A couple of classic Planet features are the oh-so-glam Drinks Cabinet with Antiqued Mirror backing glass and the Breakfast Cupboard – a popular choice for keeping breakfast essentials both accessible and tidy. They both have the same granite worktops, inside, to match the Black Fusion Satinato Granite worktop of the kitchen island. Keeping it contemporary, the island worktop and top edges of the doors and drawers have a ‘shark nose’ edge detail and the clever, Caple Black Glass & Copper Downdraft Extractor on the island means the Neff Induction Hob can work effectively without an overhead extractor. Other important details are the Euro Cave built-in Wine Cooler, the Caple Sinks & Taps in a Copper finish and all the Miele appliances are ArtLine ‘Touch2Open’ Graphite Grey.

Mid century meets Scandi

Yasmin Chopin Interior Design

While we were working on the lounge project the couple decided to revamp the kitchen retaining as many of the original units as possible. We removed the wall units opting for simple display shelving. There were overpowering dark blue tiles on the wall around the sink area and we removed these in favour of a painted finish and upstand. We also replaced the existing breakfast bar which was overlarge with this arrangement that includes storage underneath. Image by Georgi Mabee

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

This is an example of 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.

Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen

Creative Cabinets & Design LLC

This outdoor kitchen has all of the amenities you could ever ask for in an outdoor space! The all weather Nature Kast cabinets are built to last a lifetime! They will withstand UV exposure, wind, rain, heat, or snow! The louver doors are beautiful and have the Weathered Graphite finish applied. All of the client's high end appliances were carefully planned to maintain functionality and optimal storage for all of their cooking needs. The curved egg grill cabinet is a highlight of this kitchen. Also included in this kitchen are a sink, waste basket pullout, double gas burner, kegerator cabinet, under counter refrigeration, and even a warming drawer. The appliances are by Lynx. The egg is a Kamado Joe, and the Nature Kast cabinets complete this space!

Eclectic Modern-Bohemian Brownstone Apartment

mercer INTERIOR

Photos by Emily Gilbert
Photo of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Arnos Grove Garden Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Westwood Residence

Shari Pellows Interiors

Michael J. Lee Photography http://michaeljleephotography.com/

Entheogenic Design

The Vrindavan Project

#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project

Waterway

Dwelling

Outdoor kitchen credit: Dwelling, Interiors & Design
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Hinkley Lighting

Century Electric Supply Company

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Eclectic Wallpaper Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and granite benchtops.

Washington DC - Traditional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington DC Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer See more designs on www.gilmerkitchens.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, louvered cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Back Painted Glass Backsplash

Builders Glass of Bonita and The Glass Shoppe

Custom Color matched glass backsplash. Fabricated and templates for range hood holes with tempered glass. Electrical outlets are covered with real glass cover plates also back panted to match seamlessly.

Laundry Room

Higgins Construction

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Northern Escape Subway Tile Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

This lovely kitchen features our Light Grey Subway Tile. This classic color also has some of the most beautiful variation. Yes, that is all one color of glaze that presents itself in beautiful shades. Add some accents of our Beanstalk texture and you've got one beautiful kitchen. 2"x4" Subway Tile - 815 Light Grey

Bucktown House

Actual Architecture Company

Photo by Paul Crosby
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Vintage Stove Rustic & Vintage Kitchen By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

If you're looking to create a farmhouse-inspired kitchen that doesn't feel overly countrified, behold this lovely cooking space By Darash. The main ingredients for this stylish recipe are simple louvered cabinetry painted in white, showstopping vintage stove, and stylish chandellier lighting.

Paddington

P.Built Constructions

Inspiration for a small single-wall open plan kitchen in Central Coast with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Outdoor Kitchen Cabana

SR Design Group, Inc.

Monica Slaney
Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback and cement tiles.

Kitchen with Louvered 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!