Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, grey splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Memar Interiors Inc

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Infinite Home

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Rockwood Cabinetry

Interior Design by Adapt Design
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen pantry in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Transitional Kitchen with White and Blue Shaker Cabinets in Seattle, WA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This beautiful kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Shaker door style in Beach White paint and a custom blue paint based on Behr's Secret Society. - Designer: Heidi Caillier of Heidi Caillier Design - General Contractor: NW HomeWorks - Photography: Kasey Fleisher Hickey, Turntable Kitchen

Boulevard Park House

Katie Denham Interiors

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Kildare painted

Dillons Kitchens & Bedrooms

Bespoke solid ash cabinetry with oak internals, dovetail drawers and subtle decorative beaded door detail – handpainted in Light Grey with Lava on the island. The cabinetry has been designed to look as though it’s part of the room’s architecture with the ceiling coving around the top of the cabinets to make it look as though the kitchen has always been there. Appliances include Fisher & Paykel freestanding fridge freezer, Prima dual zone wine cooler and Rangemaster Nexus 110cm range cooker. Work surfaces are Silestone Snowy Ibiza. Images Infinity Media

Redmond Residence

Michelle Dirkse Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Aster cucine copper

Cabinet Plant

wood, iron, and aged surfaces all lend themselves to different transformation. Brushed white painted surface, treated wood, worked on at deep or surface levels. Handles made of raw or aged burnished iron. In an infinite variety of material transformations comes a game that starts here with magic potential represented by each piece, with tiny yet highly skilled touches,

Holmby Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Kitchen with two islands, both with island sinks; stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliance finishes
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Transitional Home Remodel

Sarah St. Amand Interior Design, Inc.

Photography by www.mikechajecki.com
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, medium hardwood floors, stone slab splashback, marble benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Mountain Traditional 1

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with black splashback, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Tall Pull Out Pantry

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Space planning and cabinetry design: Jennifer Howard, JWH Photography: Mick Hales, Greenworld Productions
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen Island

Hamptons Stone & Flooring Company, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Cabin in the Woods

Brothers Building Company Inc

Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and grey floor.

Bloomfield Hills - Kitchen / Bar / MB

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Family friendly kitchen on the Hudson

Summit Street Design

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

All about that brass

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photos by William Quarles. Designed by Homeowner and Robert Paige Cabinetry. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, with island, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Rolling Hills Kitchen

Built By Newkirk

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Stone Slab 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!