Modern Contemporary downtown Condo with galley kitchen and large Island, Carrera honed marble countertops, backsplash, hood vent and fireplace, Soelberg Shark Grey cabinets, matt black fixtures, Ledge stainless steel sink, 7666 SW Fleur de Sel wall paint, Engineered Hardwood flooring, Subzero Fridge, wolf cooktop, microwave drawer. Wine rack storage.

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, black floor and vaulted.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, exposed beam, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

The Laurel

Turnstone Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Talmadge St Los Feliz Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

Full view of kitchen with large island and two banks of cabinets: Bertazzoni range and hood with carrara marble counters, backsplash and shelf, black angle poise sconces. Persian runners from Blue Parakeet Rugs in LA. KitchenAid counter depth fridge. Artwork includes Picasso ceramics and Carol Summers woodcut

Garden House

ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wyndham Beach House

Sky Architect Studio

we created a practical, L-shaped kitchen layout with an island bench integrated into the “golden triangle” that reduces steps between sink, stovetop and refrigerator for efficient use of space and ergonomics. Instead of a splashback, windows are slotted in between the kitchen benchtop and overhead cupboards to allow natural light to enter the generous kitchen space. Overhead cupboards have been stretched to ceiling height to maximise storage space. Timber screening was installed on the kitchen ceiling and wrapped down to form a bookshelf in the living area, then linked to the timber flooring. This creates a continuous flow and draws attention from the living area to establish an ambience of natural warmth, creating a minimalist and elegant kitchen. The island benchtop is covered with extra large format porcelain tiles in a 'Calacatta' profile which are have the look of marble but are scratch and stain resistant. The 'crisp white' finish applied on the overhead cupboards blends well into the 'natural oak' look over the lower cupboards to balance the neutral timber floor colour.

Portland Heights Historic Home

COOPER Design Build

This traditional kitchen's highlights entail recessed panel cabinets, decorative tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Delray Beach Clearly Coastal

Nikki Levy Interiors

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop, timber and marble benchtops.

Woodland

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.

CK Custom Homes and Canada Design Group in Southwest Florida

Wilson Lighting

Large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Firehouse Family House - Kitchen

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Caribou Park Modern Whole Home Renovation

Alair Homes Lawrence Park Toronto

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Beach Beauty

ABT Custom Homes, LLC

Open, light and airy Chef's kitchen
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

1930's Vintage Kitchen Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

After nearly 20 years of working in a cramped and inefficient kitchen, as well a doing most of their cooking on a hotplate because of on-going issues with old appliances, our food-loving clients were more than ready for a major kitchen remodel. Our goal was to open the kitchen and living space without compromising the architectural integrity of this gorgeous 1930’s home, allowing our clients to cook and entertain guests at the same time. We made sure to retain key elements, such as the plaster cove moulding detail, arched doorways, and glass knobs in order to maintain the look and era of the home. Features includes a new bar and prep sink area, new appliances throughout, a cozy dog bed area incorporated into the cabinet design, shelving niche for cookbooks, magnetic cabinet door on the broom closet to display photos, a recessed television niche for the flatscreen, and radius steps with custom mosaic tile on the stair risers. Our clients can now cook and entertain guests with ease while their beloved dog’s standby to keep the floor clean!

Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel

DesignArt Studios

Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Concordia Residence

Hanset Metal Fabricators

Custom designed polished bronze kitchen shelving, ladders, island and hood.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, stone tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Appartement Martyrs

Source Architecture

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with marble benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Idyll on Sullivan's Island

Sea Island Builders LLC

Pocket doors with unique opens up to the large scullery with lots of hidden storage, an office nook and beautiful floating shelves.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

San Mateo Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Marble 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!