Cambria
This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an integrated sink, open cabinets and grey floor.

Middleton Square - Oxford White Kitchen

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Eaglemont Crescent, Eaglemont

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

L-Shaped Galley Kitchen Update

Neil Kelly Company

This unique kitchen space is an L-shaped galley with lots of windows looking out to Lake Washington. The new design features classic white lower cabinets and floating walnut shelves above. White quartz countertop, brass hardware and fixtures, light blue textured wallpaper, and three different forms of lighting-- can lights, sconces, and LED strips under the floating shelf to illuminate what's on the shelf or countertop below it.

Wembley Worker's Cottage Reno

Swell Homes

D Max
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and concrete floors.

L-Shaped Galley Kitchen Update

Neil Kelly Company

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Dee Why Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Renew

Zola European Windows

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. http://www.zolawindows.com/thermo-plus-clad/ This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

KAILANI HOME OFFICE

Bloomint

Margaret Stepien
Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Kitchen Renovation

Architect Hewson

Dining Chairs by Coastal Living Sorrento Styling by Rhiannon Orr & Mel Hasic Laminex Doors & Drawers in "Super White" Display Shelves in Laminex "American Walnut Veneer Random cut Mismatched Benchtop - Caesarstone Staturio Maximus' Splashback - Urban Edge - "Brique" in Green Floor Tiles - Urban Edge - Xtreme Concrete

Denver Kitchen

Castle Building Company

We created a built-in bench adjacent to the kitchen. The hardwood floors provide warmth and durability to the kitchen that will see a lot of traffic.

Quarter Sawn White Oak Kitchen with Island & Desk Area

Caves Kitchens

Included in this kitchen was a desk area crafted from the same quarter sawn white oak to match the cabinetry. The desk area features open shelving above the quartz counter top surface perfect for storing mail and papers, and drawers below which are ideal for filing. - Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

East Aspen Custom

CUE Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Middleton Square - Oxford White Kitchen

The Masonry Center, Inc.

Beachside Apartment Renovation For Profit 2

Alenka Interiors

Oversized white kitchen in the small beachside apartment, maximizing on space that was previously used as a dining room with no storage.
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Island & Dining Room - After

Blue Spruce Construction Services

Kitchen/Dining After
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Northumberland Stone Cottage

Studio Dean

This rural cottage in Northumberland was in need of a total overhaul, and thats exactly what it got! Ceilings removed, beams brought to life, stone exposed, log burner added, feature walls made, floors replaced, extensions built......you name it, we did it! What a result! This is a modern contemporary space with all the rustic charm you'd expect from a rural holiday let in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Book In now here: https://www.bridgecottagenorthumberland.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1tpc6VorzrLsGJtAV8fEjlh58UcsMXMGVIy1WcwFUtT0MYNJLPnzTMq0w

West Hill's 70's Revival

L.EvansDesignGroup,inc

Modern 70's revival kitchen in laminate, solid surface, mahogany and steel.
Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Portland with open cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Before and After Kitchen Renovation

User

White kitchen designed for clients in Taylors Hill, Melbourne
Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Quartz 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!