The goal for this project, as with many kitchens, was to create a more open, inviting and functional space for family to gather and socialize. The challenge that the partially hexagonal space created was however quite unique. Ample functional storage was “a must,” so pull-outs, roll-outs and hidden storage was integrated throughout. Walnut veneered interiors and solid walnut drawer boxes provide a rich finished aesthetic, and tie the tone back to the refinished flooring on the main level. While grey has been all the rage, the custom Grey Stone stain over Alder is anything but ordinary.

MITON Menta 03

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Oakleigh Drive Colleyville

Atwood Custom Homes

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Franklin, TN Estate

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

French Country Couture

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., -We say “oui” to French Country style in a home reminiscent of a French Country Chateau. The flawless kitchen features Plato Woodwork Premier Custom Cabinetry with a Dove White Newport style door and Walnut island. Difiniti Quartz countertops present in Viarreggio with hardware in a warm gold patina finish.

House // TW

M Gooden Design

Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Glenwood Avenue Showroom

Kitchen & Bath Galleries

Kitchen remodel. Photography by Bob Fortner
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bay Cottage - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.

City Cottage

TruKitchens

Grabill Cabinetry: Madison Square Door Style in a Custom Color “Narragansett Green” Paint by Benjamin Moore on Maple. Cambria Countertops: Brittanica Quartz. Backsplash: Metallic Tile Called “Olympia Prism Silver” from Beaver Tile & Stone.

2:1

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincû
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue & White Transitional Kitchen: Pull-out Storage

Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry

Strategically designing pull-outs where needed in the kitchen. A great solution for keeping things organized and easily accessible.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Williamsburg Apartments

kimberly peck architect

For this project we were hired to design the residential interiors and common spaces of this new development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This project consists of two small sister buildings located on the same lot; both buildings together have 25,000 s.f of residential space which is divided into 13 large condos. The apartment interiors were given a loft-like feel with an industrial edge by keeping exposed concrete ceilings, wide plank oak flooring, and large open living/kitchen spaces. All hardware, plumbing fixtures and cabinetry are black adding a dramatic accent to the otherwise mostly white spaces; the spaces still feel light and airy due to their ceiling heights and large expansive windows. All of the apartments have some outdoor space, large terraces on the second floor units, balconies on the middle floors and roof decks at the penthouse level. In the lobby we accentuated the overall industrial theme of the building by keeping raw concrete floors; tiling the walls in a concrete-like large vertical tile, cladding the mailroom in Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese charred wood, and using a large blackened steel chandelier to accent the space.

Franklin, TN Estate

Noble Johnson Architects

NE Portland Bungalow Remodel

Right Arm Construction

This is an example of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whitehorse Custom Home

Younger Brothers Door and Trim

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Design Connection, Inc.

The new Wolfe and Sub Zero appliances captured the clients’ dreams about redoing this space and they love their new kitchen! The owners of this attractive Johnson County home wanted an update to their kitchen. Their 17-year-old kitchen appliances needed replacing, so they decided to change out all the pale wood cabinets and start anew to accommodate the fresh sizes and styles. Arlene Ladegaard and the Design Connection, Inc. team assisted with the revitalization of the kitchen, creating a stunning new space through professional space planning, elevations and selections of modern materials, colors, and designs. The inset cabinet style produced a seamless look with the appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinet faces. The spiral brushed nickel pendants over the contrasting wood island topped off the look. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Kitchen design and layouts, tile, countertops, painting, appliance selection, cabinets, electrical, lighting and bar stools, project management, and installation of all materials to keep the integrity of the Design Connection, Inc. high standards.

Luxury Loft with Earthy Textures

Condovate Interiors Inc.

Valerie Wilcox
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Again

Donna Weir Design

Beautiful lacquered cabinets sit with an engineered stone bench top and denim blue walls for an open, modern Kitchen and Butler's Pantry
Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Christchurch with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and 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!