Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Barn Door Walk-In Pantry, Transitional Kitchen Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter

Cupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and recessed.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This beautiful eclectic kitchen brings together the class and simplistic feel of mid century modern with the comfort and natural elements of the farmhouse style. The white cabinets, tile and countertops make the perfect backdrop for the pops of color from the beams, brass hardware and black metal fixtures and cabinet frames.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley kitchen in Other with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

East Coast

Robyn McQuiston Design

Beach style u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

An Arts and Crafts Kitchen in Kent by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Portland Craftsman Kitchen

HOLAH Design + Architecture

KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Josh & Gemma's 1914 Carriage House

Arciform

New cabinets with white quartz counters meet refinished original cabinets topped with butcher block.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Hackney Apartment

Violet James Studio

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

#ArtdeVivre

Ember & Brune

This project is here to show us all how amazing a galley kitchen can be. Art de Vivre translates to "the art of living", the knowledge of how to enjoy life. If their choice of materials is any indication, these clients really do know how to enjoy life! This kitchen has a very "classic vintage" feel, from warm wood countertops and brass latches to the beautiful blooming wallpaper and blue cabinetry in the butler pantry. If you have a project and are interested in talking with us about it, please give us a call or fill out our contact form at http://www.emberbrune.com/contact-us. Follow us on social media! www.instagram.com/emberbrune/ www.pinterest.com/emberandbrune/

Bungalows & Butcherblock

Jones Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Charming and Spacious Kitchen, Lafayette

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Glengall Rd, Queen's Park, NW6

Huntsmore

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

1830 Farmhouse kitchen design

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Most of the beams are original to the home, and we incorporated the beauty of the beams in the kitchen design. Our design also included removing a wall that separated the kitchen from the rest of the home. The wood used in the island countertop is walnut from a tree on the client's property. The double ovens are Wolf transitional 30" single oven and a 30" steam oven. The dishwasher is Asko.

Moraga Retro Chefs Dream Kitchen and Home Remodel

Canyon Design Build

Treve Johnson
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

Haga, Sprängkullsgatan 3A

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Gothenburg with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Renovation

David Coulson Design Ltd.

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Houzz Tour

Dee Campling

Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Gloucestershire with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, with island, brown floor, a drop-in sink and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Subway Tile 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!