Philip Raymond Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Gail Marsden Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Manchester with grey cabinets, with island, white benchtop, mirror splashback, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, marble floors and grey floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Streatham Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
Design ideas for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Kent with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Old World Kitchens & Custom Cabinets

Cabinetry: Old World Kitchens (oldworldkitchens.com) Photography: Bob Young (bobyoungphoto.com)
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

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

Shepherd's Grange

Griggs & Mackay

David Parmiter Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chiswick Home

Moretti Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, beige cabinets and black appliances.

Modern Beach House Shaker

Duchy Designs South West Ltd

Little House Studios
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Kingsborough Gardens 2

Maxwells Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Glasgow with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Esher

Holt

White/ grey kitchen beautifully balanced with 3 hanging pendants.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, with island, white benchtop, marble splashback, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Interior Portfolio

Grant Ritchie Photography

Grant Ritchie
Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and white floor.

Radlett Open Plan Kitchen

The Wood Works

Paul M Craig
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Castle Road

Concept 8 Architects

David Butler
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

sink run

Portrait Kitchens

Neil Macaninch
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, white benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Tinkabee Kitchen

Eternal Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and stone slab splashback.

Wandsworth 5, London

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, beige splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and white appliances.

Uxbridge

The Kitchen Company Ltd

The design included a Neff induction hob as well as, a ceiling extractor.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Castle Road

Concept 8 Architects

David Butler
Mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

Wandsworth 5, London

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with White Benchtop 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!