This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Chef's Kitchen

Function and Form Interiors

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

LAKE MAGDALENE RESIDENCE

Jill Lifsey Designs

Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cordillera Mountain Modern

Basso Interiors Inc

A cook's kitchen! This open plan is perfect for entertaining and cooking. The chic counterstools add interest and texture. Love the dark teal breakfast dining area.

Fedrick Ranch Road Petaluma CA

Jane Ellison

A quick update to this kitchen great room was done by painting cabinets a creamy white and using a white hand crafted Moroccan tile backsplash. Warm neutral paint colors on wall enliven the space.

Ross Custom Home

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Thoughtful design and detailed craft combine to create this timelessly elegant custom home. The contemporary vocabulary and classic gabled roof harmonize with the surrounding neighborhood and natural landscape. Built from the ground up, a two story structure in the front contains the private quarters, while the one story extension in the rear houses the Great Room - kitchen, dining and living - with vaulted ceilings and ample natural light. Large sliding doors open from the Great Room onto a south-facing patio and lawn creating an inviting indoor/outdoor space for family and friends to gather. Chambers + Chambers Architects Stone Interiors Federika Moller Landscape Architecture Alanna Hale Photography

185 – Lake Forest Modern Transitional Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design Build Modern Transitional Kitchen Remodel with white cabinets, quartz countertops, wood floors in Lake Forest Orange County, California
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bayswater Road, Kensington

M.J.Harris Group

With the request for neutral tones, our design team has created a beautiful, light-filled space with a white lithostone bench top, solid timber drop-down seating area and terrazzo splashback ledge to amplify functionality without compromising style. We extended the window out to attract as much natural light as possible and utilised existing dead-space by adding a cozy reading nook. Fitted with power points and shelves, this nook can also be used to get on top of life admin.

Ka'ohao Kitchen & Pool Renovation

Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC

Tropical u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Floor To Ceiling Bespoke Gable Blinds

Specialist Blinds

Look at this impressive monochrome kitchen with a floor-to-ceiling gable window. Our Duette® blinds look great and provide not only shading but temperature control for your room.

A Warm Welcome

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowner and his wife had lived in this beautiful townhome in Oak Brook overlooking a small lake for over 13 years. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings and full of mementos from world adventures through the years, including to Cambodia, home of their much-adored sponsored daughter. The home, full of love and memories was host to a growing extended family of children and grandchildren. This was THE place. When the homeowner’s wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he became determined to create a space that would continue to welcome and host his family and the many wonderful family memories that lay ahead but with an eye towards functionality. We started out by evaluating how the space would be used. Cooking and watching sports were key factors. So, we shuffled the current dining table into a rarely used living room whereby enlarging the kitchen. The kitchen now houses two large islands – one for prep and the other for seating and buffet space. We removed the wall between kitchen and family room to encourage interaction during family gatherings and of course a clear view to the game on TV. We also removed a dropped ceiling in the kitchen, and wow, what a difference. Next, we added some drama with a large arch between kitchen and dining room creating a stunning architectural feature between those two spaces. This arch echoes the shape of the large arch at the front door of the townhome, providing drama and significance to the space. The kitchen itself is large but does not have much wall space, which is a common challenge when removing walls. We added a bit more by resizing the double French doors to a balcony at the side of the house which is now just a single door. This gave more breathing room to the range wall and large stone hood but still provides access and light. We chose a neutral pallet of black, white, and white oak, with punches of blue at the counter stools in the kitchen. The cabinetry features a white shaker door at the perimeter for a crisp outline. Countertops and custom hood are black Caesarstone, and the islands are a soft white oak adding contrast and warmth. Two large built ins between the kitchen and dining room function as pantry space as well as area to display flowers or seasonal decorations. We repeated the blue in the dining room where we added a fresh coat of paint to the existing built ins, along with painted wainscot paneling. Above the wainscot is a neutral grass cloth wallpaper which provides a lovely backdrop for a wall of important mementos and artifacts. The dining room table and chairs were refinished and re-upholstered, and a new rug and window treatments complete the space. The room now feels ready to host more formal gatherings or can function as a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.

Lakeview Residence

4D Design + Consulting

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Greenlake Whistler

Sofo Kitchens

Photo of an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Colours

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Hambrook - Chichester - Refurbishment & Extension

Helyer Davies Architects

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Woman Lake 2 Lodge

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Lodge Greatroom Kitchen/Dining with 2 islands, Built-in buffets, antler chandelier, log beams and vaulted wood ceiling.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Lake Oswego - Lake Front Residence

Pedini NW

This was full kitchen remodel in Lake Oswego. We wanted to take full advantage of the lake views by putting the cooktop on the main island facing the lake and the sink at the window which also has a view of the water. The double islands (island and peninsula) make for a huge amount of prep space and the back butler's counter provides additional storage and a place for the toaster oven to live. The bench below the window provides storage for shoes and other items. The glass door cabinets have LED lighting inside to display dishes and decorative items.

Kitchen With Curved Island

Germania Construction

Double islands done in curves allow for functional flow in the space while offering plenty of room for food prep, homework, and of course, eating.
This is an example of a large modern separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and vaulted.

JULIE

PULSAR DESIGN INC.

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Minimalist Kitchen Remodel

Milgard Windows & Doors

With the canned lights and other dimmer lighting, adding in the windows really brightens up this space.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean open plan kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with multiple Islands and Vaulted 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!