Kelly Ann Photos
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Gray Cabinets Brighten This Small Light & White Transitional Family Kitchen

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

This gray and white family kitchen has touches of gold and warm accents. The Diamond Cabinets that were purchased from Lowes are a warm grey and are accented with champagne gold Atlas cabinet hardware. The Taj Mahal quartzite countertops have a nice cream tone with veins of gold and gray. The mother or pearl diamond mosaic tile backsplash by Jeffery Court adds a little sparkle to the small kitchen layout. The island houses the glass cook top with a stainless steel hood above the island. The white appliances are not the typical thing you see in kitchens these days but works beautifully. Designed by Danielle Perkins @ DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor Taylor Abeel Photography

High Gloss White

Cabinets Galore, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Modern Kitchen with Double Island

Sea Island Builders LLC

The perfect modern kitchen with a double island. The stainless steel hood above the modern island is high enough to function yet not obstruct the views. The dark wood grain cabinetry contrast the light white tile floors and marble looking backsplash. Countertops are Ceasarstone Frosty Carrena. Photo by Tripp Smith

Our New DFW Showroom

User

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, white floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and cement tiles.

Apartment in Dartry, Dublin

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Philip Lauterbach
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

White home

Studio Di Architettura Stefania Caputo

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Spacious Shaker In Letchworth

Planet Furniture

A light, bright open plan kitchen with ample space to dine, cook and store everything that needs to be tucked away. As always, our bespoke kitchens are designed and built to suit lifestyle and family needs and this one is no exception. Plenty of island seating and really importantly, lots of room to move around it. Large cabinets and deep drawers for convenient storage plus accessible shelving for cook books and a wine fridge perfectly positioned for the cook! Look closely and you’ll see that the larder is shallow in depth. This was deliberately (and cleverly!) designed to accommodate a large beam behind the back of the cabinet, yet still allows this run of cabinets to look balanced. We’re loving the distinctive brass handles by Armac Martin against the Hardwicke White paint colour on the cabinetry - along with the Hand Silvered Antiqued mirror splashback there’s plenty of up-to-the-minute design details which ensure this classic shaker is contemporary yes classic in equal measure.

Kitchen

Megan Bailey Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Rift Oak Cabinets

Castor Inc.

Custom, rift white oak, slab door cabinets. All cabinets were book matched, hand selected and built in-house by Castor Cabinets. Contractor: Robert Holsopple Construction Counter Tops by West Central Granite

Transitional

House of Designs & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Walnut

Eurolux Kitchens Ltd.

Design ideas for a modern galley kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

The Forest Way Renovation: The Three-Toned Kitchen

Mavella Home

We kept the majority of the existing cabinetry and painted it white, modified the existing island to make it larger and painted it black, and purchased custom white oak pantry cabinets by the fridge for much needed storage. We removed the upper cabinetry on one of the walls and replaced them with floating shelves to make the space feel more open. We added quartzite countertops with white subway tiles and balanced it out with brass pendants and hardware for contrast. We also added floating shelves to the area next to the kitchen to create a dedicated coffee bar station.

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Kirkham Kitchens

Contemporary shaker kitchen in matt grey painted finish
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Blue Kitchen Cabinets

LCS Master Construction

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Danny's New Build

Create Perfect

Open plan kitchen, diner, living room with a tan sofa and wall-mounted TV. A feature window seat overhangs the garden area creating the feeling of more space. Light walls and floors keep the room feeling spacious to balance the darker kitchen and window frames.

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Après plusieurs visites d'appartement, nos clients décident d'orienter leurs recherches vers un bien à rénover afin de pouvoir personnaliser leur futur foyer. Leur premier achat va se porter sur ce charmant 80 m2 situé au cœur de Paris. Souhaitant créer un bien intemporel, ils travaillent avec nos architectes sur des couleurs nudes, terracota et des touches boisées. Le blanc est également au RDV afin d'accentuer la luminosité de l'appartement qui est sur cour. La cuisine a fait l'objet d'une optimisation pour obtenir une profondeur de 60cm et installer ainsi sur toute la longueur et la hauteur les rangements nécessaires pour être ultra-fonctionnelle. Elle se ferme par une élégante porte art déco dessinée par les architectes. Dans les chambres, les rangements se multiplient ! Nous avons cloisonné des portes inutiles qui sont changées en bibliothèque; dans la suite parentale, nos experts ont créé une tête de lit sur-mesure et ajusté un dressing Ikea qui s'élève à présent jusqu'au plafond. Bien qu'intemporel, ce bien n'en est pas moins singulier. A titre d'exemple, la salle de bain qui est un clin d'œil aux lavabos d'école ou encore le salon et son mur tapissé de petites feuilles dorées.

Custom White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets and Elegant Quartz Top

Anve Kitchen And Bath

A custom contemporary white shaker style kitchen cabinets with white carrara quartz top and custom finished lit light upper cabinets. U.S. based cabinets with elegant touch and black color contrast.

Harrow Kitchen

Alesso

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and White Floor 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!