This custom support kitchen is a gem. The scalloping at the top of the cabinets was patterned directly from the cottage on the property to compliment the windows that were used as the upper cabinet doors. The original pine finish shown on the front was actually inside of the cottage but when you open them they are blue, since the exterior of the cottage was white and blue. The blue and white tile coordinates with the antique hand painted dishware collected by the home owner. Butcher block countertops, a cast iron undermount sink, a bridge faucet and dutch door painted in Showstopper Red to match the front door helps complement this space.

Black & White Kitchen with Accents of Gold

Amazing Spaces

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Naval

Master Kitchen

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ashland Ave. House | Historic Renovation

Bria Hammel Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse

McCall Design & Planning

Design ideas for a country galley open plan kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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Chef's dream kitchen with a 60" gas range and extra storage built into the large island.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Swedish Modern

Aidan Design

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Craftsman

Eleven Interiors

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Design & bien-être tendance

Hemea

Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

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Atelier Parallel

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Speciality Pantry Opened

Pike Properties

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Endeavor Cove Remodel

LARK + PALM

Design ideas for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Custom White Raised panel cabinets

Otero Signature Homes

Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Grange

Hutker Architects

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with marble benchtops, multiple islands, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Island with Hidden Outlet

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Hidden outlet behind drawer front for countertop appliances and charging
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic Beauty in Rye

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Amazing transformation of a large family Kitchen, including banquette seating around the table. Sub Zero and Wolf appliances and hardware by Armac Martin are some of the top-of-the-line finishes. Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Cabinet Installation: JWH Construction Management Photography: Tim Lenz.

Los Altos Colonial

Henrybuilt Seattle

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Paneled Jenn-Air Refrigerator

Kitchen Intuitions

Paneled dishwasher and refrigerator give a clean and seamless look throughout the kitchen.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances 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!