A bright, beautiful kitchen with inset white cabinets and generous light and space. A large 48" Kohler Harborview sink with two sets of Rohl faucets make clean up and prep work a breeze. Open shelving accentuates the 10' ceilings. White Carrara marble countertops and crisp white subway tiles help keep the space light and bright. Four-inch oak floors have a dark, custom stain. Paneled appliances help keep a furniture feel in this formal but welcoming home.

Kitchen

KL Cabinetry Design

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Chicago with a triple-bowl sink and marble benchtops.

University City Renovation

Studio Durham Architects

Renovated kitchen, enlarged by combining former breakfast room with original kitchen. Alis O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The Mediterranean-style kitchen features custom cabinets by Inplace studio, marble countertops and reclaimed French stone.
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with panelled appliances, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors, with island and brown floor.

Painted Kitchen

Kenzer Furniture

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Oakland/Piedmont Kitchen Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Treve Johnson Photography HDR Remodeling Inc. specializes in classic East Bay homes. Whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage and basement conversions are our specialties. Our start-to-finish process -- from design concept to permit-ready plans to production -- will guide you along the way to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget and take the uncertainty and stress out of remodeling your home. Our philosophy -- and passion -- is to help our clients make their remodeling dreams come true.

Nathan Cuttle Design

Studio Nato

Blue Bend Photography
Large contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Light Farm-Kitchen

Sullivan Building & Design Group

Kitchen
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

warmington north

Warmington & North

Designer: Bradley Huson
Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Bayou Kitchen

In Detail Interiors

This new home is a study in eclectic contrasts. The client loves modern design yet still wanted to blend a bit of her southern traditional heritage into the overall feel of her new home. The goal and challenge was to combine functionality in a large space with unique details that spoke to the client’s love of artisitic creativity and rich materials. With 14 foot ceilings the challenge was to not let the kitchen space “underwhelm” the rest of the open floor plan as the kitchen, dining and great room all are part of the larger footprint. To this end, we designed a modern enclosure that allowed additional height and heft to help balance the “weight” of the kitchen with the other areas. The long island designed for entertaining features a custom designed iron “table” housing the microwave drawer and topped with a checkboard endgrain cherry and walnut wood top. This second “island” is part of the rich details that define the kitchen. The upper cabinets have unusual triple ring iron inserts, again, designed for the unexpected use of material richness..along with the antique mirror rather than glass as the background. The platter rack on the end of the left side elevation also replicates the iron using it for the dowels. The panels on the Subzero refrigerator are crafted from burled walnut veneer chosen to echo the browns and blacks throughout much of the furnishings. The client did not want or need a large range as we planned a second ancillary oven for the pantry/laundry space around the corner. When I pointed out the capacity of the Wolf 36 inch range was actually larger than a 30 inch oven, it sealed the deal for only one oven in the main cooking center. We did not want the cooking area to be dwarfed however, so used a custom black cold rolled steel hood that is 60 inches long. The panels on the Sub Zero refrigerator are another blend of eclectic materials. Along the left side cabinetry where the cabinets die into the wall, we chose to run the calcutta gold marble 4x16 stone up the wall and utilize thick glass shelves for some visual interest in this corner. Also, this corner would be tough to access with doors. I liked the prep sink area to feel open and airy as well. This beautiful kitchen is quite unique that combines functionality in a large space with one of a kind details!

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Ashbury

designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect

Renovation of kitchen, a mix of modern and traditional styles.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Joyelle West Photography
Mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hollingbourne Road

Finch London

www.pollytootal.com - Polly Tootal
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Compact Kitchen in a apartment, minimal design, with clean lines.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, marble benchtops, no island, panelled appliances, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Dresser Homes

This kitchen was on the Buckhead Junior League Tour of Kitchens in 2007.
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops and green cabinets.

View of kitchen work area

Robin Muto

This kitchen was originally a servants kitchen. The doorway off to the left leads into a pantry and through the pantry is a large formal dining room and small formal dining room. As a servants kitchen this room had only a small kitchen table where the staff would eat. The niche that the stove is in was originally one of five chimneys. We had to hire an engineer and get approval from the Preservation Board in order to remove the chimney in order to create space for the stove.

Kitchen

User

Clean neutrals, sleek finishes and eclectic accents create a timeless kitchen.
Contemporary kitchen in Charlotte with marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen

RLH Studio

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and subway tile splashback.

Chiswick House

AND GB limited

Traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

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!