Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Brasada Ranch Lot 192

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with Antique White Cabinets

Columbia Cabinets

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

Mediterranean Kitchen

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, beige splashback, brick splashback, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Beverly Hills Historic Restoration

Crogan Inlay Floors

Beverly Hills Historic Restoration Marmoleum Kitchen: Paul Williams, Los Angeles Architect ,designed this Beverly Hills home for Lon Chaney, who died 3 months before it was completed in 1930 ... He died from complications resulting from inhaling corn flakes used to simulate snow in his last movie. The client had been raised in this house and recently purchased it back gutting the kitchen restoring it back to its original with photos. The inlays were our collaboration. Laurie Crogan www.inlayfloors.com

Cherry Shaker Door Kitchen

EXPERT WOODWORKING

Built in seating. Treve Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Farmhouse with Craftsman Influences

Ruhmel Contracting Inc

Craftsman style kitchen Chuck Hamilton
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Bucknell

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

White Cottage Styled Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air and the relaxing sound of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze. The color palette is simple and clean, with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation. This cottage kitchen features Classic White paint with a Personal Paint Match kitchen island cabinets. These selected soft hues bring in the clean and simplicity of Cottage Style. As for hardware, bin pulls are a popular choice and make working in the kitchen much easier. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Contemporary Mid Century Kitchen Remodel

J. Bryant Boyd, Design-Build

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, white splashback, subway tile splashback and solid surface benchtops.

Cuisine chene à tasseaux et blanc

Les Ateliers du Cèdre

Cuisine chic classique avec portes en chêne et tasseaux, portes à cadre laqués.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nantes with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Keil’s Mountain Cottage

RAW Sunshine Coast

The kitchen, located at the back of the house and opening out onto the backyard, is light filled and warm with Hampton style 2PAC cabinetry and American Oak timber shelving, all custom made by RAW Sunshine Coast. The kitchen is an expansive u-shaped design, with 40mm Fresh Concrete Caeserstone bench tops providing ample countertop space. Laurissa opted for a dining table to be placed in the middle of the kitchen that is not only a central point for the family and guests to gather but also acts as another food preparation space within the kitchen. Cabinetry hardware, tap-ware and appliances were carefully selected to seamlessly integrate into the Spanish farmhouse style of the kitchen. Featuring a traditional freestanding stove by SMEG, with a handy pot filler above, integrated fridge and dishwasher and the luxury of a built-in coffee machine.

Kitchen renovation with crittall doors antique tiles

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

A colouful kitchen in a victorian house renovation. The view here is from the pantry through to main kitchen which features two tone kitchen cabinets in soft green and off-white. The areas are separated with crittall doors with reeded glass

Bastien Renovation

Su Casa Cabinets INC

Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Contemporary Mediterranean Escape in the City

JTID Inc.

The kitchen opens onto the great room and the entryway. Across the hall, a cozy den can be seen in the distance. .
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen

Hastings Construction Inc

The Kitchen also features an apron-front Farmhouse style sink, recessed can lighting and skylight and matching panel front appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sonata kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Sonata A beautiful composition that comprises of a pair of island units at its generous heart. The soft, two-tone melody of teal and mocha harmonises this scheme in a way that is both subtle and distinctive. The added touch of grooved and textured cabinetry makes this kitchen as unique as the family for which it was created. Bronze handles add a hint of glamour and complement the effect of the windows. Restrained yet welcoming, classic in feel yet with a contemporary panache, this design hits all the right notes.

Goldsmith

Duet Design Group

French Country Farmhouse Kitchen, Photography by Susie Brenner
This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

HIllsdale Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Oxley 7 doors are painted in Laminex colour "Bayleaf," satin finish. Handles from Furnware. "Varese" D handle Antique brass. Photos by Kristy White.
Small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!