Key Largo door style is shown with custom match enamel.
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Traditional Elegant Kitchen

PARKinteriordesign

Refined finesses of white brushed painted cabinets with mosaic marble tiles are chosen for both their functionality and durability and creating elegant & extraordinary kitchen.

Luxury Kosher Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The client wanted to create an elegant, upscale kosher kitchen with double cooking and cleaning areas. The custom cabinets are frameless, captured inset, and painted, with walnut drawer boxes. The refrigerator and matching buffets are also walnut. The main stove was custom painted as well as the hood and adjacent cabinets as a focal point. Brass faucets, hardware, mesh screens and hood trim add to the elegance. The ceiling treatment over the island and eating area combine wood details and wallpaper to complete the look. We continued this theme throughout the house.

Кухня Прованс из массива бука

MonteWood

Классическая кухня из массива бука в нежно-голубом цвете внешне несет в себе дух Прованса, а внутри соответствует самым высоким требованиям. Только качественные механизмы от лидеров на рынке мировой фурнитуры. Для нас важно, чтобы все было не просто красиво, но и удобно.

BISCAYNE PARK

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

San Juan Capistrano Kitchen 2

Vision Interiors

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Naval Square, Philadelphia

SS Graham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Essex fells New jersey

D'Aloia Designs

Large open style kitchen ,with shaket style inset cabinets, stainless steel hood crate and barrel stool,. photos by Andrew Pitzer
Photo of a large beach style kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige benchtop, shaker cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Hole in One

Roberta Wilson

KalenGlennPhotography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands and beige benchtop.

Кухня Интегра

Студия кухни Апрель

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

North Dallas

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

We designed a kitchen for a client that cooks all the time. She had specific requirements for adequate storage, space for meal prep and ease of clean-up. We utilized Taj Mahal quartzite for the countertop and backsplash to minimize the look of clutter.

Hamptons Inspired Kitchen

J. Stephens Interiors

Hamptons-Inspired Kitchen One cannot help but feel a distinct sense of serenity and timeless beauty when entering this Hamptons-style kitchen. Bathed in natural light and shimmering with inspired accents and details, this complete kitchen transformation is at once elegant and inviting. Plans and elevations were conceived to create balance and function without sacrificing harmony and visual intrigue. A metal custom hood, with an eye-catching brass band and impeccably balanced cabinets on either side, provides a strong focal point for the kitchen, which can be viewed from the adjacent living room. Brass faucets, hardware and light fixtures complement and draw further attention to this anchoring element. A wall of glass cabinetry enhances the existing windows and pleasantly expands the sense of openness in the space. Taj Mahal quartzite blends gracefully with the cabinet finishes. Cream-tone, herringbone tiles are custom-cut into different patterns to create a sense of visual movement as the eyes move across the room. An elegant, marble-top island paired with sumptuous, leather-covered stools, not only offers extra counterspace, but also an ideal gathering place for loved ones to enjoy. This unforgettable kitchen gem shines even brighter with the addition of glass cabinets, designed to display the client’s collection of Portmeirion china. Careful consideration was given to the selection of stone for the countertops, as well as the color of paint for the cabinets, to highlight this inspiring collection. Breakfast room A thoughtfully blended mix of furniture styles introduces a splash of European charm to this Hamptons-style kitchen, with French, cane-back chairs providing a sense of airy elegance and delight. A performance velvet adorns the banquette, which is piled high with lush cushions for optimal comfort while lounging in the room. Another layer of texture is achieved with a wool area rug that defines and accentuates this gorgeous breakfast nook with sprawling views of the outdoors. Finishing features include drapery fabric and Brunschwig and Fils Bird and Thistle paper, whose natural, botanic pattern combines with the beautiful vistas of the backyard to inspire a sense of being in a botanical, outdoor wonderland.

Custom French Country Style Home | Clarence, NY

KCB Architecture

This is an example of a kitchen in New York with white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Rénovation totale et optimisation d'espace d'un appartement

Beaverco

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Memorial Park

MMI Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Cuisine Joinville le pont

DIMI INTERIOR DESIGN

Modèle : E-sign EGGERSMANN Lignes pures d’un bois clair, les vagues immobiles du marbre comme tableau : de la sérénité, un parfum de campagne avec une pointe d’exotisme pour célébrer la douceur de vivre au pays des Guinguettes. Plan en marbre OLYMPE – finition placage Bois et laque mate – table de cuisson NOVY fours V-ZUG

DUNCAN ST.

Finbarr Collins Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, solid surface benchtops and marble splashback.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Zen Home

HoneyBee Designz

Robert Stevens Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

St. Andrews at Tidelands

SeaGate Homes LLC

The St. Andrews was carefully crafted to offer large open living areas on narrow lots. When you walk into the St. Andrews, you will be wowed by the grand two-story celling just beyond the foyer. Continuing into the home, the first floor alone offers over 2,200 square feet of living space and features the master bedroom, guest bedroom and bath, a roomy den highlighted by French doors, and a separate family foyer just off the garage. Also on the first floor is the spacious kitchen which offers a large walk-in pantry, adjacent dining room, and flush island top that overlooks the great room and oversized, covered lanai. The lavish master suite features two oversized walk-in closets, dual vanities, a roomy walk-in shower, and a beautiful garden tub. The second-floor adds just over 600 square feet of flexible space with a large rear-facing loft and covered balcony as well as a third bedroom and bath.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Beige Benchtop 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!