Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cheerful and Organized in Deerfield

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Dennis Jourdan Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mountain Rustic Craftsman

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Appartement Boyer

Ludily

Au cœur de la place du Pin à Nice, cet appartement autrefois sombre et délabré a été métamorphosé pour faire entrer la lumière naturelle. Nous avons souhaité créer une architecture à la fois épurée, intimiste et chaleureuse. Face à son état de décrépitude, une rénovation en profondeur s’imposait, englobant la refonte complète du plancher et des travaux de réfection structurale de grande envergure. L’une des transformations fortes a été la dépose de la cloison qui séparait autrefois le salon de l’ancienne chambre, afin de créer un double séjour. D’un côté une cuisine en bois au design minimaliste s’associe harmonieusement à une banquette cintrée, qui elle, vient englober une partie de la table à manger, en référence à la restauration. De l’autre côté, l’espace salon a été peint dans un blanc chaud, créant une atmosphère pure et une simplicité dépouillée. L’ensemble de ce double séjour est orné de corniches et une cimaise partiellement cintrée encadre un miroir, faisant de cet espace le cœur de l’appartement. L’entrée, cloisonnée par de la menuiserie, se détache visuellement du double séjour. Dans l’ancien cellier, une salle de douche a été conçue, avec des matériaux naturels et intemporels. Dans les deux chambres, l’ambiance est apaisante avec ses lignes droites, la menuiserie en chêne et les rideaux sortants du plafond agrandissent visuellement l’espace, renforçant la sensation d’ouverture et le côté épuré.

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Open plan living/dining/kitchen in refurbished Cotswold country house
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen and Dining

Burbeck Interiors ltd

Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Inside Out

SV Design

What began as a renovation project morphed into a new house, driven by the natural beauty of the site. The new structures are perfectly aligned with the coastline, and take full advantage of the views of ocean, islands, and shoals. The location is within walking distance of town and its amenities, yet miles away in the privacy it affords. The house is nestled on a nicely wooded lot, giving the residence screening from the street, with an open meadow leading to the ocean on the rear of the lot. The design concept was driven by the serenity of the site, enhanced by textures of trees, plantings, sand and shoreline. The newly constructed house sits quietly in a location advantageously positioned to take full advantage of natural light and solar orientations. The visual calm is enhanced by the natural material: stone, wood, and metal throughout the home. The main structures are comprised of traditional New England forms, with modern connectors serving to unify the structures. Each building is equally suited for single floor living, if that future needs is ever necessary. Unique too is an underground connection between main house and an outbuilding. With their flowing connections, no room is isolated or ignored; instead each reflects a different level of privacy and social interaction. Just as there are layers to the exterior in beach, field, forest and oceans, the inside has a layered approach. Textures in wood, stone, and neutral colors combine with the warmth of linens, wools, and metals. Personality and character of the interiors and its furnishings are tailored to the client’s lifestyle. Rooms are arranged and organized in an intersection of public and private spaces. The quiet palette within reflects the nature outside, enhanced with artwork and accessories.

Modern kitchen

KI3 Design

Modern kitchen
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clarke residence remodel - Islands Estates

Creativa Builders

Inspiration for a large modern galley separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Great Room

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Sean Shanahan
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Speer

Level Ground Enterprise, LLC

Jenn Cohen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hawthorne Farms Kitchen

Henderson Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Crystal Avenue - Balboa Island - Newport Beach

SAILHOUSE

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Starmark Insert Kitchen in Mackay Dove (Perimeter) and Peppercorn (Island)

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Starmark Inset Style: Mackay w/ Slab Drawers Finish: (Perimeter) Maple Dove; (Island) Maple Peppercorn Countertop: Lakeside Surfaces/Cambria - Berwyn Sink: Blanco Ikon Farm Sink in White Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Bella Pulls in Satin Nickel Appliances: Trevarrow – (Panel Ready ALL) Subzero Refrigerator/Beverage Cooler/Wall Oven; Thermador Dishwasher; Scottsman Icemaker Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Andrea Yeip Contractor: Customer’s Own

Kitchenquartz

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Beautiful transitional coastal kitchen design. White shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops, glass and stone tile back splash, bronze plumbing fixtures and pendant lights, wood hood, and a shiplap wrapped island accented with wrapped wicker counter stools.

KITCHEN RENOVATION IN HAWORTH , NJ

ART OF KITCHEN & TILE

Design ideas for a large modern eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This traditional farmhouse kitchen was designed by Jeff Eakley in collaboration with Carol Kurth of Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors and Legacy Construction. The expansive kitchen features Bilotta Collection cabinets in a mix of custom white and blue -grey paint. The farm sink was fabricated in stainless steel and continues as a counter top along the perimeter under the bay windows and stainless was also used on the Wolf range wall. The large island cabinetry is painted in blue-grey and has Carrera Marble countertop with a stainless steel inset border detail. A second sink was added at the island for a family who likes to prep together. The ceiling has reclaimed wood beams to continue the farmhouse aesthetic with pendant lights. For a clean look this kitchen has a paneled refrigerator and two paneled dishwasher by Miele. Bilotta Designer: Jeff Eakley Photo Credit:Peter Krupenye

Curtis Park Kitchen and Bath Design & Remodel

Casci DesignWorks Inc.

Vertical pull-out spice drawer/storage
Mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Sacramento with black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

There aren't too many people that like having all of their small appliances sitting out, and this homeowner was no different. We adding this custom pullout unit to allow for their standard mixer to be hidden away from sight, but still easily accessible!

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!