Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

The Corner House

Poly Studio

View from the living space to the adjacent kitchen. photography: Tatjana Plitt
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, no island, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Large u-shaped kitchen with Eurostone Beige benchtops

Kiwi Kitchens Ltd

This corner area has been used to maximise storage while providing bench space. An on-bench pantry is a great place to store and use small appliances, while the under bench cupboard next to the wall oven houses an Hafele Magic Corner pullout.

Silestone: Lusso Island and Sahara Blue Kitchen Countertops

PREMIER GRANITE AND MARBLE

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, travertine floors and with island.

MAMARONECK NY

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Orlando Mountain Larch and Ceres Arctic Style - two finishes who are a great complexion of a relaxing modern looking kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Palm Residence in New York

Michael Rust-Architect LLC

Crown Point Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Kitchen Storage

A Plus Cabinets, Inc.

Adriana Ortiz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Basement Georgian kitchen with black limestone, yellow shaker cabinets and open and freestanding kitchen island. War and cherry marble, midcentury accents, leading onto a dining room.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

The adorable pantry is tucked right behind the kitchen, fitting under the stairs and accessible or hidden via a convenient pocket door.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen pantry 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.

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.

French Country Elegance

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Zoey Modern Stool with Low Back by Trica

Barstool Comforts

Bring home comfort with Trica’s Zoey bar stool with low back upholstered in your choice of fabric, vinyl, or leather. The modern sled-style base is made of solid steel and is powder-coated to last. It’s the perfect addition to your modern kitchen looking for comfort, durability, and high-end design. Start customizing now and make it yours!

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Appartamento GD | 110 MQ

Architetto Marco Finardi

Evoluzione di un progetto di ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 110mq
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, no island and recessed.

Bay House

Rock House Design

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and beige floor.

Transitional Lancaster Kitchen

TK Building & Design

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

Pacific Palisades Traditional Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Open concept, bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and panels so that a small space is integrated
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey

WoodMaster

A mixture of maple, alder, mahogany and metal cabinets. All clear lacquer finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Happy Hip Family Kitchen

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Kitchen with White Appliances 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!