Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Updated Antique Shingle Style Summer Home

Benson Interiors, Inc.

Photo by Greg Premru Cabinet Design, Architect Tom Catalano
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, linoleum floors and grey floor.

West Vancouver home gets a new life

Ritchie Construction Ltd

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Double Row of Upper Cabinets with Glass Doors on Top

Columbia Cabinets

http://www.ccabinet.com Understated Elegance for Historic Saratoga Home Project Details Designer: Ray Roberts Cabinetry: Wood-Mode Framed Cabinetry Wood: Perimeter – Maple; Island – Quarter Sawn Oak Finishes: Perimeter – Nordic White; Island – Nut Brown Door: Perimeter – Regent Recessed Inset; Island – Alexandria Recessed Inset Countertop: Perimeter – Soapstone; Island – Calacatta Marble Perhaps one of my favorite projects of the year, this historic home on Broadway in Saratoga Springs deserved the finest of kitchens. And that it always fun to design. The real challenge here was to capture an understated elegance worthy of the history of the home, the street, the town itself. This particular refinement meant having the sum of the parts be greater than the whole…meticulous focus on every detail to create something grand but livable, historically appropriate but adapted for today’s modern family, luxe but quietly graceful. Some of the details include a beautifully detailed wooden hood, a rolling ladder to access the double stacked upper cabinets which feature antiqued mirror inserts, a substantial, grounding quarter sawn oak island in a contrasting nut brown finish as well as historically appropriate hardware contrasted with modern fixtures and lighting.

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Lampert Lumber - Rockford

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with island that seats four comfortably.

FabCab

Photography by Dale Lang
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

2017 BONDI VALAIS

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

This is an example of a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and a double-bowl sink.

Whale Rock Addition

Ellen McKenna Design

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern House

Element Design Group

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

The Rectory Kitchen

Papilio

Nestled in the heart of Bath, Papilio have created a traditional handmade bespoke kitchen with contemporary elements, providing a modern yet functional space with breath-taking views across the valley. Designed in collaboration with Simon Moray Jones architects, a large glazed wall and ceiling lantern offer a fresh and airy shell for the open plan kitchen and dining space – the perfect space for this sociable family. The outstanding architectural design allowed the stunning countryside views to become the focal point of the room and maintaining this tranquil ambience became essential to the client. Matt and Stephen of Papilio carefully positioned workstations and appliances in order to continually bring the outside in, while still providing a practical space for the family to cook and entertain in. The resulting L-shaped island configuration has created maximum storage space and workflow as well as optimising the view throughout the space. A Belfast sink has been placed facing out of the island to allow the client to see across the garden area, with a large Gaggenau fridge freezer behind, keeping in mind the ‘golden triangle’ theory for ease of movement and functionality. A key appliance for the family was a 4 door Aga to celebrate their love of cooking and dining. The Pearl Ashes 4 door electric Aga chosen has been set in the far end of the traditional handmade bespoke kitchen between two feature glazed panels. Paired with the on trend metro tiles and the copper pans on the bespoke pot rack designed by Papilio, the elevation provides a striking backdrop to the traditional shaker-style cabinetry. Integrated bespoke storage solutions include a hidden charging draw for numerous smart devices and the water filtration has been positioned behind a magnetic panel to allow for easy access. The children are able to sit and get on with homework at the breakfast bar while the adults can use the same space to prepare food and socialise. Hand blown pendants by Rothschild and Bickers finish off the island area and complete the stylish set-up.

Beautiful Kitchen Ideas

Kitchen Solvers of Miami

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Venetian Plaster Newport Beach CA

Walls n Effects

Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Tamhere Kitchen

Mal Corboy Design

Fridge is Miele double door. Island seating is from Kartell - Ghost Stools. Photography by Kallan MacLeod
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Modern Micro Residence

Tomecek Studio Architecture

Photography by Patrick Ray With a footprint of just 450 square feet, this micro residence embodies minimalism and elegance through efficiency. Particular attention was paid to creating spaces that support multiple functions as well as innovative storage solutions. A mezzanine-level sleeping space looks down over the multi-use kitchen/living/dining space as well out to multiple view corridors on the site. To create a expansive feel, the lower living space utilizes a bifold door to maximize indoor-outdoor connectivity, opening to the patio, endless lap pool, and Boulder open space beyond. The home sits on a ¾ acre lot within the city limits and has over 100 trees, shrubs and grasses, providing privacy and meditation space. This compact home contains a fully-equipped kitchen, ¾ bath, office, sleeping loft and a subgrade storage area as well as detached carport.

Wisconsin Homes

Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

House at Geddes Ravine

Angelini and Associates Architects

Kitchen - Jeff Garland Phgotography
Photo of a midcentury open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Little Rock Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

29th Street

Leo Claudio Cabinets

This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Clemente Pantry

CustomBuilt-ins.com / CFM Company Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

La Jolla Kitchen Remodel

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

Major kitchen remodel of small galley kitchen by taking over an adjacent bedroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, marble splashback and brown floor.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with 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!