Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, travertine splashback, an undermount sink, beige splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lincoln Square Family Kitchen

Claudia Martin, ASID

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and white splashback.

StarMark Cabinetry at Modern Builders Supply - Yellow Vintage

StarMark Cabinetry

StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in White for the upper cabinets. The lower cabinets were created with the Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in a custom cabinet color called Cream Yellow, to match a paint swatch from Behr.

House 14, Manly

novam.design.studio

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

APPARTEMENT PARIS X

Bénédicte Montussac

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rosslyn Cabin

Studio Miel

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

北欧キッチン

Inspiration for a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Yokohama with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Sunset Drive

Designs By Danica

Michael Brock, Brock Imaging
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rancho Kitchen

David Galindo Home

photo credit: Christel Robleto styling: Michelle Qazi
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern Global-Chic Eichler in San Rafael, California

LMB Interiors

In the kitchen, tractor seat barstools were sourced (retail) by the client. Another money-saving tactic: The backsplash tile is Heath, but rather than selecting the expensive shapes from the Series 5 collection that our client was drawn to at first, we chose a stock size and shape and created visual interest by installing the tiles in a herringbone pattern. Pendant lights (splurge) from Design Within Reach. Photo credit: Suzanna Scott

Loft Kitchen

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Oak Rohe door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry finished in Fireside.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Rustic Wood Kitchen

Miller Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Brighton Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Inspiration

Folkhem

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and a drop-in sink.

White Kitchen with Marble Look Laminate Countertop ~ Akron, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Waypoint Maple 650F in Painted Linen with large crown molding was installed. Formica 180x Laminate Calcutta Marble was installed on the countertops. American Concepts Dalton Ridge in Hickkory laminate was installed on the floor.

Brentwood

Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

Laura Hull
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Transitional Kitchen with Wood Ceiling & Desk Area

Caves Kitchens

We were inspired by the homeowners love for plants and wanted the kitchen to reflect that with wood cabinets and ceiling. The cabinets are made of cherry wood coated with a black glaze to enrich the red hue in the cherry. Our Caves Millwork Custom Cabinetry Brand handcrafted the two pullout drawers in between the appliance garage and microwave to perfectly fit the space and provide more storage. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

FORMA Design

Modern kitchen in DC Metro with white appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback and glass sheet splashback.

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.

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!