This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

East Village 2 Bed 2/Bath Renovation

Green Conversions Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen in Cashmere & Anthracite Grey

Finchley Kitchens

MANOR HOUSE PAINTED SHAKER CASHMERE & ANTHRACITE Grey. The warm neutral colour of this cashmere kitchen can be the perfect choice for any kitchen redesign as it goes well in just about any setting. Here is has been mixed with dark anthracite grey. Shaker style door featuring an inner beading with painted solid timber frame and veneered center panel is from the Mackintosh range, truely classic & timeless in any kitchen. Alternatively the doors can be ordered primed ready to paint in a colour of your choice to suit all tastes and colour schemes. Giving you the ultimate in flexibility. This kitchen has a lovely oak lined pantry unit to store bottles, vegetables, dry goods and spices with an additional cutlery drawer. The sink is a Blanco Silgranit dark grey sink with a Blanco Senso Tap for hands free operation. The bin unit in the sink run is a large 60cm large bin unit housing 2 x 40L bins. The drawers have lovely oak inserts to help organise your plates and condiments.

Boerum Hill Townhouse

KSB Build

Antiqued mirror statement wall in a contemporary kitchen renovation.
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Annandale House

HBH Joinery

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cotswold Country House Project

Humphrey Munson

The kitchen of a large country house is not what it used to be. Dark, dingy and squirrelled away out of sight of the homeowners, the kitchen was purely designed to cater for the masses. Today, the ultimate country kitchen is a light, airy open room for actually living in, with space to relax and spend time in each other’s company while food can be easily prepared and served, and enjoyed all within a single space. And while catering for large shooting parties, and weekend entertaining is still essential, the kitchen also needs to feel homely enough for the family to enjoy themselves on a quiet mid-week evening. This main kitchen of a large country house in the Cotswolds is the perfect example of a respectful renovation that brings an outdated layout up to date and provides an incredible open plan space for the whole family to enjoy together. When we design a kitchen, we want to capture the scale and proportion of the room while incorporating the client’s brief of how they like to cook, dine and live. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

Modern kitchen copper details

David L Douglas

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

Radlett Open Plan Kitchen

The Wood Works

Paul M Craig
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Annandale House

HBH Joinery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kentfield Home

Petersen Design Associates, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Handmade Kitchen in Crouch End, London

WILLIAMS RIDOUT

Open-plan living made simple with a deep blue colour scheme running throughout this rear extension in Crouch End, London. Traditionally styled with contemporary features, this handmade kitchen is hand painted with our specialist finish and boasts curved ends on both sides, dovetailed oak drawers and a mirrored splashback.

Entertaining Space in the Garage Mahal

Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.

Style for miles in this over the garage space. Used for entertaining and guests, every area of this space well thought out for optimal use and design. With an almost full kitchen and 3/4 bath, one could feel right at home in this bonus space. Built-ins housing a pull out bed, walnut wood bar, and antique mirror backsplash are just a few of the standout features.

Bracken House

GOATER JONES London Ltd

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lakefront Landing

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

This beautiful lakefront New Jersey home is replete with exquisite design. The sprawling living area flaunts super comfortable seating that can accommodate large family gatherings while the stonework fireplace wall inspired the color palette. The game room is all about practical and functionality, while the master suite displays all things luxe. The fabrics and upholstery are from high-end showrooms like Christian Liaigre, Ralph Pucci, Holly Hunt, and Dennis Miller. Lastly, the gorgeous art around the house has been hand-selected for specific rooms and to suit specific moods. Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/luxury-lakehouse-new-jersey/

A Beautiful, Traditional Open Plan Kitchen In Sevenoaks

burlanes interiors

Located amongst acres of fields and farmland and set back away from the hustle and bustle of Sevenoaks, this property boasts beautiful views of the countryside. To make the most of this, the homeowners embarked on an extension to the rear of the home, creating a stunning orangery style kitchen and dining room, and Burlanes were commissioned to design, handmake and install a traditional style shaker kitchen with all the benefits of contemporary living. Sarah London Photographer

Contemporary Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

The Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. TThe Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. The L shaped kitchen has a main run of cabinets along the back wall with an abundance of practical storage and integrated appliances on the other. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets utilise every inch of space, making the kitchen feel grand. With busy lives it’s often hard to control everyday clutter, keeping all belongings well organised. Cleverly concealed pantry style storage creates much-needed space for essential food items and utensils, whilst an adjoining utility room provides a separate space for cleaning goods, dirty boots and washing.

Charlie Kingham | Guildford

A wonderful Charlie Kingham bespoke kitchen design. Traditional hardwood shaker style kitchen. A Farrow & ball No.4 'Old White' hand painted finish, an island with breakfast bar (F&B No. 25 Pigeon), Integrated larder, Fridge Freezer and wine cooler, Falcon range cooker and large shaker sink.

Kitchen Simple

Scott Haig, CKD

Pull-outs behind doors add to ease and accessibility. No more hard to reach pots and pans.
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mirror splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Mirror Splashback 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!