L-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

The TEREMOK

Setus Design

дачный дом из рубленого бревна с камышовой крышей
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Dreshertown Road Project

Black Forest Design and Build

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Midwestern Heirloom

TKS Design Group

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, timber and glass-front cabinets.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork, two islands, and an abundance of natural light combine to create a feeling of casual sophistication in the main kitchen. A screen porch is connected, offering nearby space for gracious waterfront dining. ⁠⁠

Hawkshaw-Laurel

Cara Kitchen Design

A classic shaker-style kitchen featuring a five-piece timber frame door and drawer with square-joints, vertical-grain center panel and v-frame groove joints. Produced by JJO in the Uk as part of the Avalon range

Кухня в стиле прованс

Атмосфера

Кухня в стиле прованс, корпус ЛДСП, фасады МДФ матовая эмаль, стеклянные витрины, столешница постформинг, фурнитура Blum
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Mariposa

Blue Spruce Construction Services

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse Kitchen - Adar Builders

Adar Builders Inc.

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen remodeling and design, featuring hardwood floors, island, and contrast cabinet colors.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, exposed beam and timber.

GARY BAILEY

Ace Kitchens & Shopfitters Pty Ltd

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Кухня Опера, Истра

New Line

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kiawah Oceanside Luxury

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Beach style kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Дом из бруса в Выборге

Студия дизайна Татьяны Ефремовой

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Кухня в стиле прованс

Атмосфера

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse Kitchen - Adar Builders

Adar Builders Inc.

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen remodeling and design, featuring hardwood floors, island, and contrast cabinet colors.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, exposed beam and timber.

Kitchen Remodel Project

RemodelOn

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and dark hardwood floors.

Mariposa

Blue Spruce Construction Services

Completed Homes 7

Ten Oaks Homes

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse Kitchen - Adar Builders

Adar Builders Inc.

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen remodeling and design, featuring hardwood floors, island, and contrast cabinet colors.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, exposed beam and timber.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Timber 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!