The catering kitchen was completely transformed by removing the 'mudroom' area to create room for a large prep, storage, and cooking areas. The new space is hosts a custom Cremone-bolted dish cabinet, wine cooler, and double panel fridge /freezer. It has a large farmhouse sink and plenty of storage for prepping for large catering events and parties.

Blue and White Kitchen

J. Peterson Design, LLC

The beverage center is adjacent to the family room, a perfect spot for entertaining.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Construction Resources

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Busch Modern Farmhouse

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in Malibu, CA. Photography: Grey Crawford Range: La Cornue
This is an example of a country open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Beautiful Bespoke Kitchen

Granite House

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, coloured appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Expansive Traditional in Scarsdale

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living. The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Апартаменты Щукино

Красюк Сергей

Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Leawood Classic French Kitchen

Kitchens By Kleweno

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

ISLES KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The sensible Belgian aesthetic used in the space compliments the more ornate architecture of this historic home.
Large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Charming Kitchen with French Flair

User

Cabinetry design using Brookhaven inset cabinetry by Wood-Mode. The kitchen cabinetry is a white opaque finish. The kitchen perimeter countertop is Castro Bluestone. The island countertop is made of walnut with a natural finish with a black glaze. The hood is custom stainless steel. The wood flooring is a smoked French oak with a natural waxed satin finish.

Warren - Traditional Infill

Visbeen Architects

Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect. The Warren is a beautiful example of an exterior, which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space. A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes, and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20th century borough. Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home’s vintage appeal. Despite the exterior throwback, the interior of the home offers the latest in amenities and layout. Spacious dining, kitchen and hearth areas open to a comfortable back patio on the main level, while the upstairs offers a luxurious master suite and three guests bedrooms.

Gold River Kitchen

Kitchen Mart

Designer: Maura Eastwood
Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Eclectic Kitchen

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with coloured appliances, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Mosaic Mansion

Material

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances and grey benchtop.

Shady Canyon

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Design ideas for a large mediterranean separate kitchen in Orange County with with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Extensive Renovation to Golf Course Estate in Windso

RCL Development

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Willow Glen

Bridgford Construction Inc.

Photo of a traditional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Chicago Co-Op Remodel

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Construction Resources

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Coloured 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!