A bright white modern farmhouse with an open concept floorplan and rustic decor details. Photo by Tessa Manning
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Near West Side Bungalow

Susan Yeley Homes

Gina Rogers
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

White / Blue Pearl Granite

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

Merillat white cabinetry with blue pearl granite countertops and backsplash, Whirlpool white ice applicances, vinyl plank flooring, Kohler Basalt sink with matte black faucet.

My kitchen

Suzette

Suzette Osmond
This is an example of a small l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

White & Blue Kitchen

Chantelle McNeish Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Small Mission Beach Studio

Small Interior Solutions

Taylor Abeel Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances and vinyl floors.

Suburban Remodel

Standale Home Studio

Audra Flex Plalnk in Acacia African Sunset installed on entire main floor. MetroQuartz Countertop in Calacatta Manattan and Soltecftessen Cafe Arabesque tile back splash. Duraq Supreme Frameless "Bria" construction, painted Latte, door style Highland. This space is open to the dining room, which is open to the living room.

HOUSE Li-grau

MIYAHOME　宮下工業株式会社

Photo of a single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Soho Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | San Antonio, TX

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result: a new standard in resilient flooring. Our Base line features smaller planks and less prominent bevels, at an even lower price point. Both offer true embossed-in-register texture, a low sheen level, a commercial-grade wear-layer, a pre-attached underlayment, a rigid SPC core, and are 100% waterproof.

2 appartements destinés à de la location saisonnière

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Однушка трансформер в ЦАО / 32м2 / блочный дом II-18

User

Brainstorm Buro +7 916 0602213
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Portsmouth Residence

Studio MAS Creative

Moroccan inspired mosaic backsplash in the kitchen with new quartz countertops, new sink.
Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countertop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Organic Coastal

Nina Williams Interiors

This kitchen boasts a huge island with six counter stools. The island is green and the backsplash is accented with green zelige tile from Morocco. Textured wicker pendants and white oak shelves give this kitchen an organic feel. White Cafe appliances with brass pulls compliment the white cabinets.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Two Toned White and Wood Kitchen with Coffee Bar

Cabinet-S-Top

In this two-toned kitchen, Waypoint 410F Maple Latte finish was installed on the island and surround cabinets and the coffee bar is 410F in Painted Linen finish accented with contemporary metal pulls and knobs. The countertop is 3cm Calacatta Lavasa quartz countertop. The backsplash is Emser Euphoria Arrow 3 x 12 ceramic tile in Ore color. A wide linear 4-light pendant was installed over the sink. A Karran quartz composite sink in white, Delta Coranto pullout faucet in venetian bronze was installed. The flooring is Homecrest Cascade Luxury vinyl planks in Bedford color.

Simple Traditional Kitchen

Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances and vinyl floors.

Kitchen with White Appliances and Vinyl Floors 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!