Photo of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Mews

Indulge Renovations

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Dunes

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

VJ two pack kitchen featuring handmade spanish aged subway tiles. Miele appliances, integrated fridge, induction cooking. Designer handles, feature shelving for cookbooks and crockery. Distinctive pendant lighting, above an amazing breakfast bar feature in the hub of this home.

Whole House Renovation

Refresh Renovations Melbourne Paul Cree

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Green & White kitchen

Renovation Capital

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Bromley

Dalecki Design

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

CLASSIC MODERN KITCHEN

Home Dot Designs

The only thing that stayed was the sink placement and the dining room location. Clarissa and her team took out the wall opposite the sink to allow for an open floorplan leading into the adjacent living room. She got rid of the breakfast nook and capitalized on the space to allow for more pantry area.

A place to cook

User

Quirky and individual kitchen in a garden apartment in converted Victorian Seaside Villa. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in Devon with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and subway tile splashback.

Mille Lacs, MN - Lake Home

Howard Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

High Barnet – redesign of a ground floor

JLV Design Ltd

The kitchen is now opened onto the dining room, facilitating the every day life.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Texas Hill Country Lakehouse

Mombo Interiors

Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ramona

Heather Rampolla

This is an example of a small country l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Современный интерьер от Екатерины Ромаренко, Томск

User

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances and beige floor.

Saussaye

ARCHIPELLES

Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Clapham Georgian Cottage

Lisette Voute Designs

For the kitchen we designed bespoke cabinetry to fit the galley style and maximise the use of space to best effect. Love the soft blue colour and clean lines of the shaker style cabinetry, paired with warming brass fittings and lighting. The original fireplace provides a pretty decorative feature, with attractive shelving above. Photographer: Nick Smith

Gorgeous white kitchen

The Site Foreman

The window splash-back provides a unique connection to the outdoors, easy to clean and plenty of light through the day.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Chichester kitchen collection

Neptune

Chichester kitchen hand-painted in cobble. Carrara marble work surface in Old English White
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, grey floor, painted wood floors, beaded inset cabinets, timber splashback, white appliances and no island.

Coastal Living

Total Design Group, LLC

Utilizing every space possible provides an organized and uncluttered kitchen. An end wine rack takes advantage of an otherwise unused area within an island.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

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!