This angle demonstrates the importance of the working space between the island and the cook top. Too often, the working space is sacrificed, constricting the number of people that can work comfortably within the kitchen - regardless of its overall size. Stunning country influence nestled in this 2017 modern new build home. The lacquer doors compliment the dark oak laminate top, offering a warm and welcoming appeal to friends and family. Floor to ceiling cabinets offers an enormous amount of storage, and the negative detail above the cornice prevents the height of the kitchen over powering the room. All Palazzo kitchens are locally designed by fully qualified (and often award winning) designers, an manufactured using precision German Engineering, and premium German Hardware.

Bellaire 2- Kitchen

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

High Ceilings and Tall Cabinetry. Water fall Counters in Marble.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Danville Transitional Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Remodeled, open kitchen for a young family with counter and banquette seating
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback and window splashback.

TWO TONE KITCHEN- SCHROCK ENTRA

Cabinetry Of Pinehurst

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seashore

Legacy Custom Homes

Ryan Garvin
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

St. Matthews

JH Designs, LLC.

Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mt. Vernon

Dana Clemons

photo: garey gomez
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hand painted kitchen

Porcellana Tile Studio

Large format Italian Porcelain wood look tiles 80x80cm Versailles Panels
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Belfast with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Carmina Rd SW17 - kitchen extension

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige cabinets and beige benchtop.

Bright and Airy Kitchen

Grace Builders

Brad Hutchinson Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Updates - Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Lucca in Woodhaven

Dragon Seed Interior Design Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Modern Traditional

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

21st Court Project

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Long Island Residence

JSE Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Skyview - Luxury Staging

BA Staging & Interiors

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Water's Edge

Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Beach style kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Gathering

Keough Stearns Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Malibu Transitional Remodel

JRP Design & Remodel

This transitional style living space is a breath of fresh air, beginning with the open concept kitchen featuring cool white walls, bronze pendant lighting and classically elegant Calacatta Dorada Quartz countertops by Vadara. White frameless cabinets by DeWils continue the soothing, modern color palette, resulting in a kitchen that balances a rustic Spanish aesthetic with bright, modern finishes. Mission red cement tile flooring lends the space a pop of Southern California charm that flows into a stunning stairwell highlighted by terracotta tile accents that complement without overwhelming the ceiling architecture above. The bathroom is a soothing escape with relaxing white relief subway tiles offset by wooden skylights and rich accents. PROJECT DETAILS: Style: Transitional Countertops: Vadara Quartz (Calacatta Dorado) Cabinets: White Frameless Cabinets, by DeWils Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Lighting Fixtures: Bronze Pendant lighting Flooring: Cement Tile (color = Mission Red) Tile/Backsplash: White subway with Terracotta accent Paint Colors: White Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Kitchen with Shaker 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!