Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Paloma Historic District

United Firm Construction

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Historic Kitchen Rennovation

Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

Olmo 33

NastidePlasti Studio

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with concrete benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback and white appliances.

Eichler kitchen remodel

Carol Gillum, CKD

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, white appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

Museum District 1st Floor Renovation

510_Architects

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white appliances.

2120 Treviso

Micah & Co.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

GE Café - The Matte Collection

BASCO - Builder's Appliance Supply Company

It's time appliances had a personality. Yours. Give your kitchen a a personalized touch with custom hardware in four different finishes. Shop the full line of GE Café - The Matte Collection appliances including gas ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, cooktops, ovens, and hoods.

Airy Aqua Kitchen Backsplashki

Fireclay Tile

Hawaii-based photographer and blogger Elana Jadallah invokes the islands' aqua blue oceans with her latest kitchen remodel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Hawaii with blue splashback, ceramic splashback, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Sovereign Oaks

Kat & Klove

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Regine Villedieu Immobilier

Regine villedieu Immobilier
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Le Havre with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback and white appliances.

Artsy sekelskifteslägenhet på Södermalm

Navier Decor

Robin Vasseghi
Photo of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Stockholm with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black 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.

Urban Retreat

KUBE architecture

The 364 square foot lower level of this historic row house in Georgetown is intended to be an urban retreat for an eternal bachelor. The overall goal was to create a sanctuary of modern living: efficient, clean, and minimal. One of the greatest challenges was to fit a large amount of program into the narrow 14' width, including kitchen, powder room, sitting space, mechanical area, and washer / dryer, while maintaining as much open floor area as possible. The other challenge was to create an effect of light and openness, within what had previously been a dark and uninviting basement. Design Strategy Two storage volumes define either side of the space: along one edge glossy white kitchen cabinets line the wall, terminating in a cantilevered wine bar, and along the opposite edge a series of sliding doors conceal the more functional aspects of program: powder room, mechanical units, and washer-dryer. The existing chimney along this wall was retrofitted to accommodate the television and custom cabinetry, including additional wine storage below. These two linear volumes serve to frame the space, while glass planes traverse at each end. A sliding wall of backlit translucent panels hides the existing basement windows along the street façade, and a folding glass wall opens onto the rear garden, The result is a light, airy space that visually expands from interior to exterior.

Bozeman Second Story Addition and New Kitchen

Peter Q Brown Innovative Design

This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. See the video about the finished project here: https://youtu.be/ClH5A3qs6Ik This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be working with it as is. Budget is an issue as well, so in addition to the second story addition, we are limiting our renovation efforts to the kitchen and bathroom areas at the back the house. We are making a concerted effort to not get into too much of the existing front half of this house. This is precisely the type of remodeling work that requires a very skilled and experienced builder. And I emphasize experienced. We are lucky to be working with Luke Stahlberg of Ibex Builders. Luke is a talented local Bozeman contractor with years of experience in the remodeling industry. Luke is very methodical and well organized. This is a classic remodeling project with enough detail to really test a contractor’s skill and experience.

Appartement de 80 m2, Paris 6

Marion Alberge

Au pied du métro Saint-Placide, ce spacieux appartement haussmannien abrite un jeune couple qui aime les belles choses. J’ai choisi de garder les moulures et les principaux murs blancs, pour mettre des touches de bleu et de vert sapin, qui apporte de la profondeur à certains endroits de l’appartement. La cuisine ouverte sur le salon, en marbre de Carrare blanc, accueille un ilot qui permet de travailler, cuisiner tout en profitant de la lumière naturelle. Des touches de laiton viennent souligner quelques détails, et des meubles vintage apporter un côté stylisé, comme le buffet recyclé en meuble vasque dans la salle de bains au total look New-York rétro.

Complesso La Spina @Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Piano primo cucina-pranzo
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Insidesquad, inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white appliances and multi-coloured 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!