Rachel Sieben
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Edwardian Double Fronted House

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with solid surface benchtops, green splashback, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with vaulted ceiling

Julie Bradshaw BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

One of our most popular award-winning kitchens with a dramatic vaulted ceiling exemplifies how simply white is simply stunning! Texture added with distressed white/gray beams that replace the previous heavy beam structure. The expansive island is almost 11' long! Perfect for family and friends to gather 'round! Check out the Before and After white kitchen photos! Enjoy! Photographer Jennifer Siu-Rivera

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning kitchen features black kitchen cabinets, brass hardware, butcher block countertops, custom backsplash and open shelving which we can't get enough of!

Spring Timeless Tuscan

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with beige cabinets, beige splashback, with island, beige floor, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Complete Renovation of Historic Tudor Home

Hope Restoration & General Contracting

Large transitional kitchen pantry in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and porcelain floors.

Kitchen with Light Beige Cabinets

Roomscapes, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

Silly Little Things

3 Lights Design

The contrast between white cabinets above and black cabinets below, as well as the different hardware adds visual interest to the project. All photos by Thomas Kuoh Photography.

North Longboat Spectacular

Eurotech Cabinetry Inc.

Tom Harper Photography A fantastic blend of transitional and contemporary design, this Artcraft kitchen features recessed panel doors and drawers in “Canvas Tan” satin paint and flush doors and drawers in “Pebblewood” stain on Rift White Oak. Appliances are by Sub-Zero and Wolf and all the appliances feature a recessed installation so they are flush with the cabinet faces. The counter tops are Cambria “Windemere”.

Lincoln Heights Kitchen

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Chic glamorous kitchen in the heart of San Antonio! What fun to entertain family and friends around this stunning island with its walnut bar top. Touches of lucite on the barstools and pendant lights add modern sparkle! Custom touches include gold banding on island cabinet and vent hood, custom plated cabinet hardware, walnut waterfall conversation counter, unique pantry door, butterfly or bookmatched marble splash. Presto change-o! Paper towel storage! Enjoy!

Los Altos Hills Fun Basement

Allwood Construction Inc

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

2013 Fall Parade of Homes

Highmark Builders

Professionally Staged by Ambience at Home http://ambiance-athome.com/ Professionally Photographed by SpaceCrafting http://spacecrafting.com

Washington D.C. - Green Transitional Kitchen

EnviroHomeDesign LLC

EnviroHomeDesign LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

NE PDX Kitchen Remodel

Right Arm Construction

KuDa Photography Complete kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style with very rich wood tones and clean painted upper cabinets. White Caesarstone countertops add a lot of light to the space as well as the new back door leading to the back yard.

Misc Pictures

Curt Hofer & Associates

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

What's Behind Door #1? An Office!

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Tucked away behind retractable cabinet doors is this office and mail center. (Psst...there is a shredder behind the other base cabinet door). Photography by Chrissy Racho.

Kitchens

Morningstar Stone & Tile

Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island and marble splashback.

Kitchens

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Louvered 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!