Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and brown floor.

Owl Circle Residence

Copper Hills Custom Homes

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Coastal Maine Kitchen

Ginger Woods Design

Crown Point Cabinetry
Large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Two Isle

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This kitchen originally had a long island that the owners needed to walk around to access the butler’s pantry, which was a major reason for the renovation. The island was separated in order to have a better traffic flow – with one island for cooking with a prep sink and the second offering seating and storage. 2″ thick mitered honed Stuario Gold marble countertops are accented by soft satin brass hardware, while the backsplash is a unique jet-cut white marble in an arabesque pattern. The perimeter inset cabinetry is painted a soft white. while the islands are a warm grey. The window wall features a 5-foot-long stone farm sink with two faucets, while a 60″ range and two full 30″ ovens are located on the opposite wall. A custom hood with elegant, gentle sloping lines is embellished with a hammered antique brass collar and antique pewter rivets.

Sellick Ranch Road Kitchen and Bath

Lori K Design Studio

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Normandy Beach Bay Side Kitchen

Builders' General Supply

This 1st place winner of Tedd-Wood Cabinetry's National 2020 "Picture Perfect" Contest transitional category, Designed by Jennifer Jacob is in the "Stockton" door style in both Maple wood "White Opaque" and Cherry wood with "Morning Mist" and a light brushed black glaze. The counter tops are "Taj Mahal" quartzite, The back splash made by Sonoma tiles is "Stellar Trestle in Hidden Cove." The flooring is Duchateau "Vernal Lugano"

Oxford Blue handle-less Shaker

Arlington Interiors

We love this space! The client wanted to open up two rooms into one by taking out the dividing wall. This really opened up the space and created a real social space for the whole family. The are lots f nice features within this design, the L shape island works perfectly in the space. The patterned floor and exposed brick work really give this design character. Silestone Quartz Marble finish worktops, Sheraton Savoy Shaker handles-less kitchen. Build work completed by NDW Build Photos by Murat Ozkasim

Top of The Hills

Meadowlark Design+Build

This kitchen has plenty of space to accommodate the two cooks in the house. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.

The Dark Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Ginnifer Heinrichs
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Barrington Home

User

Cynthia Lynn
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a farmhouse sink and multiple islands.

Open Invitation

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Craftsman on the Water

Kati Curtis Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Our Work

John Welch Fine kitchen and bath.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with multiple islands, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Regatta Bay Lakefront Home

Destin Custom Home Builders

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Villa Bleu

Sarah Cain Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Northwood Hills Kitchen

Traver Construction, Inc.

Ken Vaughan
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Great Hills Kitchen Remodel

Laura Burton Interiors

Erin Holsonback - anindoorlady.com
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey splashback, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback and multiple islands.

Parade of Homes 2014

Charles Aaron Homes

LakeKover Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Traditional Style Residence

Taylor Lombardo Architects

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, black appliances and multiple islands.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and multiple Islands 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!