Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Joffre

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Revival of Color in Carlsbad

Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

My clients wanted to bring in color but tie in some Spanish revival influences they had on the exterior. This home is that, a marriage of Spanish revival influences with a bit of whimsy and a lot of color. They liked the footprint but needed storage, so we stacked the wall cabinets and adding a row of shallow cabinets behind the cooktop. A wet bar in the living room was removed and we used that space for a much-needed kitchen pantry. We also enlarged the window some to help balance the sink a bit more and bring in more natural light.

Seacliff

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Airy English Tudor Family Home

Amber Golob Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Modern

Valletta Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Угловая встроенная кухня с белыми глянцевыми и каменными фасадами

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Эта элегантная угловая кухня станет идеальным дополнением любой квартиры в стиле лофт. Сочетание белых глянцевых и каменных фасадов создает стильный и современный вид. Благодаря своим небольшим и узким размерам, он идеально подходит для тех, у кого мало места. Темная гамма добавляет нотку изысканности современному стилю лофт, а отсутствие ручек создает цельный и чистый вид.

Award-Winning Kitchen with Creative Storage

KSI Kitchen & Bath

The double waterfall island side with a semi-hidden wine fridge was an interesting design challenge. I had to reduce the depth of the front island cabinets to make room for the full depth wine fridge and added trim above the cabinets to increase the overall height of the counter due to the change in materials for the island countertops. The contrasting double waterfall island side creates an exciting accent with an onyx maple stain on the cabinetry which repeats in the glass cabinets and wall behind the floating shelves throughout the kitchen. The island features four waterfall sides; two in quartzite to match the hood and two in leathered black quartz to match the perimeter countertops.

Hillcrest Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen pantry in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam and granite benchtops.

Wandsworth Kitchen renovation

Kitchens By Holloways

This is an example of a large scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Rénovation d'un canut aux accents industriels

Caravelle Architecture

Large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home

Muchmore Design

The primary material used for the kitchen is iroko, combined with plywood lined interior cabinetry. A four metre long skylight installed above the island casts natural light across the beautiful oiled iroko wood. Reeded glass, popular in the 1960´s, was also fitted into the sliding pantry doors. The central island and units were installed on matte black plinths providing a floating appearance above the floor.

Global Modern Executive Home, Burlington ON

avenue design inc

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Grand Haven Custom Home

Chirigos Designs / Design Bar

A butler's pantry for a cook's dream. Green custom cabinetry houses paneled appliances and storage for all the additional items. White oak floating shelves are topped with brass railings. The backsplash is a Zellige handmade tile in various tones of neutral.

Doulton Pl Remodel

Detailed Designs By Denise

Remodel Collab with Temple & Hentz (Designer) and Tegethoff Homes (Builder). Cabinets provided by Detailed Designs and Wright Cabinet Shop.
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Abbesses

Cocottes Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Project Hemera, North London

CCASA Architects

The kitchen was all designed to be integrated to the garden. The client made great emphasis to have the sink facing the garden so an L shaped kitchen was designed which also serves as kitchen bar. An enormous rooflight brings lots of light into the space.

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!