Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Leschi Kitchen and Powder

Brio Interior Design

Alex Hayden
Mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Birch St.

Diamond West Development

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Full Home Remodel

TMD Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Dream Home

Tom Bierster Fine Home Building & Renovation, Inc.

Beautiful custom cabinets and wolf range blend seamlessly into this spacious kitchen.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with blue cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vermont Country Escape

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Charles Parker / Images Plus
Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Country Kitchen inspired by HGTV Fixer Upper

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hiiltop

Gary Savitzky Architects

Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and onyx benchtops.

US Floors Hardwood Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color:Castle-Combe-Artisans-Rookwood
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen on Appletree Lane

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

This couple wanted to open the kitchen, so we removed the wall. Hand-made white shaker cabinetry lends a light, clean feel to the kitchen, and contrasts well with the dark counter tops. The natural cherry pub table accomdated the clients desire for both a small island and a eating area, but not combined. It also warms up the kitchen. This kitchen is inundated with organizing and storage accesories, such as 6" spice pull-outs, shallow drawers where standard doors wouldn't fit, and roll-out trays everywhere. An organizing center (white board/cork board) at the kitchen drop zone keeps the family organized. Jameson Nenn

Byron

DG Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Gallery

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Palmetto Bluff Home

Indigo Design

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Byron

DG Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, onyx benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Kitchen Remodels

Nicely Done Kitchens

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Downs Whole House Remodel

C. Clary Contracting

Dominique Marro
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Campbell Residence

SRJ Development

Leland Gebhardt ( http://lelandphotos.com)
Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hill Country Modern

NR Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Leschi Kitchen and Powder

Brio Interior Design

Alex Hayden
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Willow Glen Ranch Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Working at the sink is always nicer with a view.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Onyx 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!