Custom kitchen with fir and steel shelving. Island counter top of reclaimed Douglas fir slab that's 2,800 years old.
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, wood, exposed beam, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a large country kitchen pantry in Portland with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this custom kitchen's wood ceiling, granite countertops, pendant lighting and sliding glass pocket doors!
Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with open cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and with island.

Tamarron North

TruKitchens

Lynn Hollander, Interior Designer Doug Sumner, Builder Jeff Visser, Architectural Drawings James Yochum, Photographer
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, no island, a single-bowl sink and open cabinets.

Traditional Luxury

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Rickie Agapito
Expansive traditional kitchen pantry in Tampa with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with open cabinets, white splashback, concrete floors, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and green cabinets.

Chalk Ridge

Emily Roose Interiors

A large open kitchen pantry with storage and countertop space that wraps around on three walls with lots of countertop space for small kitchen appliances. Both sides of the pantry are large roll-out drawers for ease of getting to all of the contents. Above the counters are open adjustable shelving. On the floor is the continuation of the wood looking porcelain tile that flows throughout most of the home. Th e pantry has two entrances, one off of the kitchen and the other close to the garage entrance.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

Today's pantries are functional and gorgeous! Our custom pantry creates ample space for every day appliances to be kept out of sight, with easy access to bins and storage containers. Undercounter LED lighting allows for easy night-time use as well.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Custom Pantry- Savannah, GA

JAWS Enterprises of GA LLC

Constructed From 3/4 Maple Plywood with Solid Hardwood Face Frame
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, open cabinets and brown floor.

The Farmhouse

User

http://mollywinnphotography.com
Mid-sized country kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white cabinets and open cabinets.

Kitchen Pantry w/Curved shelves

Benvenuti and Stein

Curved Pantry with lateral opening doors and walnut counter top. Norman Sizemore Photographer
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtop.

San Francisco Remodel

Hart Wright Architects, AIA

David Livingston
Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Appartement Bara - Paris 06

KAST DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchens Projects

Ancient Surfaces

Antique French country side sink with a whimsical limestone brass faucet. This Southern Mediterranean kitchen was designed with antique limestone elements by Ancient Surfaces. Time to infuse a small piece of Italy in your own home.

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Guest House Living Room and Kitchen
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Sag Harbor

Breese Architects

Expansive eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Woodside Showhouse

Brooke Grafstrom Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with open cabinets, copper benchtops, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and no island.

Luxury Country Living

Collins Builders

Inspiration for a large country single-wall kitchen pantry in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and open cabinets.

The Brancaster Marshes Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This beautiful space reflects a modern vision as well as glorious light, with gorgeous white washed oak, glazed cabinetry and glass splash back. An open plan layout provides for a practical cooking space, with ample seating around the island and a spectacular view of the garden reflected throughout this bright captivating kitchen.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets 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!