Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

St Jean d'Arvey

Atelier Marie Chaffardon

Alexis Cornu
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Grenoble with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and black splashback.

Modern HistoryWood

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multiple islands.

Thornbury House

Ardent Architects Pty Ltd

Butlers pantry.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Town House Project

Juxtacon Ltd

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

Ice Brown granite kitchen by LappTops

Stone Action

This kitchen was fabricated by Lapptops and the cabinets were done by King's Woodwork! http://lapptops.net/ The island in this kitchen features Ice Brown (Alaska White) granite which blends well with the cabinets and floors. Search "bordeaux" granite, see more granite of this family or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Yoder Kitchen

Reliance

Warm kitchen with oak cabinets, stainless back splash, coffee bar and wine refrigerator
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, metallic splashback, grey floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

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ABC Closets

Photo of a large traditional kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, cement tiles, recessed-panel cabinets, no island and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Barnham Road

Genesis Kitchens & Design

David Kimber
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern White Kitchen

Susan Jablon

The gorgeous white glass subway tiles create a fresh look in this kitchen backsplash. The varying sizes used in this mosaic blend add even more interest to the clean, modern space.

Yoder Kitchen

Reliance

Warm kitchen with oak cabinets, stainless back splash, coffee bar and wine refrigerator.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, an undermount sink, metallic splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

Residence No. 3

MILL IRON TIMBERWORKS

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Crown Heights Townhouse

Studio Officina Architecture PLLC

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Kyoto Cherry

ReFind Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern HistoryWood

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Rénovation d'un appartement de 80m2 à Paris 20

Gommez-Vaëz Architecte

meero
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances and cement tiles.

Apartment TE

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Cherry kitchen with Medium Cherry perimter and dark cherry island

K T Highland, Inc.

Beautiful kitchen with two tone cherry cabinets. Dark cherry island with medium cherry perimeter.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, with island, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Luxury Kitchen Remodel ~ MDI

Maximus Development Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with granite benchtops, blue splashback, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and grey floor.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Cement Tiles 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!