Space and photo by Naomi Stein, Design Manifest
Inspiration for a small traditional eat-in kitchen with green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Open space cucina/pranzo

Teo Lisac Interiors

Cucina con tavolo da legno massello di castagno fissato su isola. foto by Flavia Bombardieri
Mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Highsted Touchtex ZeroLine Kitchen

Panelform

Touchtex ZeroLine 'laser edge' doors and panels. Lumo Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Christchurch with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and window splashback.

Carlsbad Modern Spanish Remodel Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

This 1950’s original beach home needed a complete renovation. The home was taken down to the foundation and totally rebuilt, complete with additions out the front and back, as well as a total interior floor plan overhaul. The style combines elements of Spanish, rustic, and transitional. This warm and inviting space is perfect for entertaining with the large gourmet kitchen, open dining and family room, and outdoor living space that is connected to the main house by bi-folding glass doors. The mix of soft cream colors and rustic black lighting give interest and personality to the space. The worn Spanish tile throughout on the floor ties the space together.

A Modern Take on a Country Kitchen, Amherst, NY

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen was completely remodeled. The space was a full gut down to the studs and sub floors. The biggest challenge in the space was reorienting the layout to accommodate an island, larger appliances and leveling the space. The floors were more than a few inches out of level. We also turned a U-shaped kitchen with a peninsula into an L-shape with and island and relocated the sink to create a more open, eat-in area. An additional area that was taken into consideration was the half bathroom just off the kitchen. Originally the bathroom opened up directly into the kitchen creating a break in the circulation. The toilet was rotated 180 degrees and flipped the bathroom to the other side of the area allowing the door to open and close without interfering with meal prep. Three of the most important design features include the bold navy blue cabinets, professional appliances and modern material selection including matte brass hardware and fixtures (FAUCET, POT FILLER, PENDANTS ETC…), Herringbone backsplash, tile and white marble countertops.

Kitchen Moorestown NJ

User

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Döbelnsgatan

Living Fastighetsmäkleri

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Stockholm with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and black appliances.

Cambria

Kachina Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional separate kitchen in Phoenix with white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Lafayette Home - Kitchen / Breakfast / Living

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

Sweet Cottage Kitchen & Bath in Barrington

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

Cocinas

Astilo Cocinas

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen

Bakken Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Baldwin Duplex

ORA Inc

940sf interior and exterior remodel of the rear unit of a duplex. By reorganizing on-site parking and re-positioning openings a greater sense of privacy was created for both units. In addition it provided a new entryway for the rear unit. A modified first floor layout improves natural daylight and connections to new outdoor patios. (c) Eric Staudenmaier

YOU AND ME

Et pourquoi pas? By John

Didier Geminiani Les Belles lumières éclairent un store taupe pour un joli rappel de la couleur des murs
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with white cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Kitchen Backsplash

Casa Blanca Tile & Stone Inc.

Soft green ceramic tile kitchen backsplash
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Shelter Island House, Shelter Island NY

Studio Geiger Architecture

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Bryn Mawr English Tudor Kitchen Remodel

Pinemar, Inc

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble benchtops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Island Counter

W. David Seidel, AIA - Architect

Marble Counters The owners went out and scoured local stoneyards for just the right tone Carrara Marble. Painted Shaker Style Maple Cabinets I worked with a shop that had exceeded my expectations on prior projects. When the owner told me that he had a batch of maple that was too ‘green’ to use for a clear coat, I was able to convince him that this project would be very happy to use his ‘green’ maple for painted cabinets - at a great ‘green’ discount.

Kitchen Remodeling in Washington, D.C

Reno Maryland

Design ideas for a large eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais

Atelier Germain

Une cuisine fonctionnelle et épurée. Le + déco : les 3 miroirs Atelier Germain au dessus du bar pour agrandir l’espace.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, red floor and white benchtop.

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!