This basement kitchen felt cold and empty, so we installed custom floating wood shelves and added texture & warmth with accessories. The warm wood tones balance the white and stainless to give cohesion and wow factor that this homeowner was craving.

Coastal Kitchen

B&G Cabinet, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Back River Road - condo

the Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

代沢の家

冨田秀雄建築アトリエ

高い勾配天井をもつリビングと連続しながら、こちらは天井を低く抑えたダイニング・キッチン。収納の中には奥様のワークデスクやｱｲﾛﾝ台が納まる収納が組み込まれています。キッチンはIKEAのｷｯﾁﾝ。収納はすべて造り付
This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

豊橋市石巻町の家2015

株式会社kotori

全体的に白を基調としてスッキリとまとめられたキッチン。キッチン台は天板も白い人工大理石で作られているので内装によく馴染みます。
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Project Farmhouse

Azule Kitchens

Azule Kitchens in Hamilton Ontario stunning kitchen cabinets created by Bethany Tilstra and Ryan Tilstra at Azule Kitchens in Stoney Creek Ontario. Azule Kitchens has been providing kitchen cabinets and fine custom cabinetry for many years. See our latest news, latest products and the latest trends at our website or social media. Azule Kitchens provides services to Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Niagara, Grimsby, Brantford, Ancaster and the greater Hamilton area.

Spring Creek Modern Farmhouse

BV Builders

Open concept kitchen with black and white shaker cabinets. The kitchen opens up into the large great room.
Mid-sized country kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary White & Neutral Cottage Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A contemporary light kitchen with white painted cabinetry, and natural rift white oak and maple cabinets and drawers.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Meroney

Jenn Smith Architect

clean and simple kitchen with black cabinets and white walls and countertops
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen- Bel Air

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Boasting Open Shelving

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Driftwood Door Style: Revere Countertops: VersaTop Quartz, Eased Edge, No Backsplash, Palazzo Color

Meant to Be(ach)

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Blue Sky Farm

The Irish Lady

Country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, white benchtop and wood.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.
Expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

PURE Design Inc.

This stunning relaxed beachouse was recently featured in House and Home Magazine in march 2020. We took a dated and spacially scattered layout, and reinvented the house by opening walls, removing posts and beams, and have given this adorable family new functional and cozy rooms that were not previously usable.

Kirella - Luxe

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

Country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Custom - Thompson

Front Light Building Co.

Photo of a beach style open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Serene Gatherings

Lowell Custom Homes

Country store pantry has open shelving with paneled interior.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Shiplap Splashback and White Benchtop 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!