This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Natural Elegance - Custom Home

Cuthbertson Homes

Country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and exposed beam.

Kips Bay Showhouse Kitchen

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Rutt kitchen featured in this Manhattan Showhouse. design by Bilotta Kitchens | photos by Phillip Ennis
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Starmark Kitchen & Powder Maple Ridgeville Paint Perimeter w/ Wood Island & Hood

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Manufacturer: Starmark Style: Maple Ridgeville Finish: (Perimeter & Powder Room) Ivory Cream w/ Chocolate Glaze; (Island/Hood) Butterscotch w/ Chocolate Glaze Countertop: Solid Surface Unlimited – Fantasy Brown Quartzite Sink: (Kitchen) Stainless Single-bowl/Under-mount Farm Sink; (Powder) Kohler Caxton Under-mount in Sandbar Hardware: Hardware Resources – Ella Pulls in Oil Rubbed Bronze Backsplash Tile: Virginia Tile – Marlow Glossy 3x12/3x6 in Earth Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Larry Davis Tile Installation: Sterling Tile (Mike Shumard)

Atherton Estate Casual Rooms

Form + Field

Photo of an expansive traditional separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and with island.

Lutz Project

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our take on an updated traditional style kitchen with touches of farmhouse to add warmth and texture.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vineyard retreat

Wendy Williamson Design

U-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Macaubas Quartzite Kitchen

SWANSON RENOVATIONS - LUXURY DESIGN & BUILD

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Scottsdale Kitchen Remodel DI

Luxury Remodels Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Deloache Avenue

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Photo Credit: Stephen Karlisch
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Quartzite Taj Mahal

Indy Custom Stone

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)

Heritage Homes of Jacksonville

Inspiration for a large beach style galley kitchen in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Airy Elegance

J Hill Interiors

J Hill Interiors transformed a dated downtown condo with little very functionality to offer, into a dream kitchen and bath that has both form and function. The client wanted something elegant and sophisticated but also had to maximize space, storage and conform with their daily lifestyle. Construction done by KC Custom Remodeling.

Historic KC Remodel

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Kitchen (range and hood-vent)
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lincoln Park Residence

Michael Hershenson Architects

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Above & Beyond

AMEK Custom Builders

By retaining the original window, it helped keep the project within the budget and provide optimum light to the space. The window bench offers extra seating while entertaining or while taking a break with a cup of coffee. Exceptional craftsmanship is illustrated in the island, vent hood, custom cabinets and crown moulding.

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA. These client’s kitchen was in need of additional space and a fresh new look. To gain more space in the kitchen we moved the laundry to another part of the home and took the wall down between it and the kitchen. We relocated the garage entry door and changed the window size and location to suit the new cabinetry design. A new 8’ sliding door was installed in the adjoining living room as well. Now the new kitchen has great views of their beautiful back yard and tons of natural light. Wide plank engineered wood flooring in Johnson’s English Pub Series; Apple Jack finish were installed throughout the kitchen and first floor. The flooring coordinated nicely with the homes original finished moldings. Echelon cabinetry in Alpine white painted finish are a warm contrast to the natural wood tones and the simple Addison door style makes the cabinetry easy to clean. Granite countertops and a simple backsplash tie everything together.

Bedrosian Cloe

HomeDecorAZ

This kitchen's open layout is perfect for the light and airy ambience of this kitchen. The grey and white is balanced with the warmth of wood look tile flooring and touches of green from indoor plants. The square backsplash introduces visual contrast with its vertical lines and combination of light hues.

Modern Rustic Island Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This absolutely stunning cottage kitchen will catch your eye from the moment you set foot in the front door. Situated on an island up in the Muskoka region, this cottage is bathed in natural light, cooled by soothing cross-breezes off the lake, and surrounded by greenery outside the windows covering almost every wall. The distressed and antiqued spanish cedar cabinets and island are complemented by white quartz countertops and a fridge and pantry finished with antiqued white panels. Ambient lighting, fresh flowers, and a set of classic, wooden stools add to the warmth and character of this fabulous hosting space - perfect for the beautiful family who lives there!⠀

Old Toccoa Farms

Mountain Lakes Cabinetry

Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets 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!