This grand kitchen is an entertainers delight with 2 side by side SubZero refrigerators and 48" range with griddle.
Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Beach House Renovation

Pamela Macior, LLC

Oceanfront gourmet kitchen with a huge 6 x 14 island. Beautiful clean cabinetry and paneled luxury appliances
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Glamour White Shaker Carlsbad Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Harbor Contemporary

Affiniti Architects

Ron Rosenzweig
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Other with white cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue benchtop.

Park Circle

Kitchen Cove Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and blue benchtop.

University Park Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

Complete kitchen remodel
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Upper Marlboro #122

Next Day Granites

White recessed paneled all wood cabinets with quartzite countertops and full height backsplash
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor, blue benchtop and recessed.

Creek Hollow Ave Renovation

Studio Steidley

This kitchen was very 1980s and the homeowners were ready for a change. As amateur chefs, they had a lot of requests and appliances to accommodate but we were up for the challenge. Taking the kitchen back down to the studs, we began to open up their kitchen while providing them plenty of storage to conceal their bulk storage and many small appliances. Replacing their existing refrigerator with a panel-ready column refrigerator and freezer, helped keep the sleek look of the cabinets without being disrupted by appliances. The vacuum sealer drawer is an integrated part as well, hidden by the matching cabinet drawer front. Even the beverage cooler has a door that matches the cabinetry of the island. The stainless, professional-grade gas range stands out amongst the white cabinets and its brass touches match the cabinet hardware, faucet, pot-filler, and veining through the quartzite. The show-stopper of this kitchen is this amazing book-matched quartzite with its deep blues and brass veining and this incredible sink that was created out of it as well, to continue the continuity of this kitchen. The enormous island is covered with the same stone but with the dark wood, it provides a dramatic flair. The mercury glass pendants, do not distract but complete the look. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

Gorgeous Gulf Front

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Inset White Cabinetry, 60" Subzero range, Galley sink
Photo of a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

MD Home

Taylor + Taylor

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

#Mermaid Tail

Angie Keyes CKBD

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Trendy Trad in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW I am still sometimes shocked myself at how much of a difference a kitchen remodel can make in a space, you think I would know by now! This was one of those jobs. The small U-shaped room was a bit cramped, a bit dark and a bit dated. A neighboring sunroom/breakfast room addition was awkwardly used, and most of the time the couple hung out together at the small peninsula. The client wish list included a larger, lighter kitchen with an island that would seat 7 people. They have a large family and wanted to be able to gather and entertain in the space. Right outside is a lovely backyard and patio with a fireplace, so having easy access and flow to that area was also important. Our first move was to eliminate the wall between kitchen and breakfast room, which we anticipated would need a large beam and some structural maneuvering since it was the old exterior wall. However, what we didn’t anticipate was that the stucco exterior of the original home was layered over hollow clay tiles which was impossible to shore up in the typical manner. After much back and forth with our structural team, we were able to develop a plan to shore the wall and install a large steal & wood structural beam with minimal disruption to the original floor plan. That was important because we had already ordered everything customized to fit the plan. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief once that part was completed. Now we could move on to building the kitchen we had all been waiting for. Oh, and let’s not forget that this was all being done amidst COVID 2020. We covered the rough beam with cedar and stained it to coordinate with the floors. It’s actually one of my favorite elements in the space. The homeowners now have a big beautiful island that seats up to 7 people and has a wonderful flow to the outdoor space just like they wanted. The large island provides not only seating but also substantial prep area perfectly situated between the sink and cooktop. In addition to a built-in oven below the large gas cooktop, there is also a steam oven to the left of the sink. The steam oven is great for baking as well for heating daily meals without having to heat up the large oven. The other side of the room houses a substantial pantry, the refrigerator, a small bar area as well as a TV. The homeowner fell in love the with the Aqua quartzite that is on the island, so we married that with a custom mosaic in a similar tone behind the cooktop. Soft white cabinetry, Cambria quartz and Thassos marble subway tile complete the soft traditional look. Gold accents, wood wrapped beams and oak barstools add warmth the room. The little powder room was also included in the project. Some fun wallpaper, a vanity with a pop of color and pretty fixtures and accessories finish off this cute little space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Paradise on Clearwater Beach

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

A gorgeous blue granite top with cozy plaid bar stools is a great spot to start you day with a cup of coffee.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue benchtop.

Buena St. Modern Design Family Home Berkeley, CA

Home Healing Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, orange floor and blue benchtop.

Wellesley Residence

Bloomsbury Designs

This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Edgewater, MD Blue and White Kitchen Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Blue Pearl granite countertops.
Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Courtyard Glen Pl.

Melissa Mathe Interior Design, LLC

Photo: Ansel Olson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and blue benchtop.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Creek Hollow Ave Renovation

Studio Steidley

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Blue 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!