Large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Clerkenwell Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Crystal aguamarina

TPC Cocinas

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Client Custom Design - City of Naples, FL

South Florida Architecture

Exterior photo of custom design by South Florida Design, City of Naples, FL. Photo Credit to Mario Menchaca/South Florida Design.
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Miami with white cabinets, beige splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Shaker Grey

Glenvale Kitchens

Transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback and coloured appliances.

Luxurious Hamptons Kitchen incl Butlers Pantry

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Large island bench - 2pac shaker cabinetry with Caesarstone Statuario Maximus benchtop and island seating and ample storage with powerpoints at end of island bench.

Franklin Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Blue and White Farmhouse

S&W Kitchens

Beautiful, recently remodeled blue and white farmhouse kitchen in Winter Park, Florida. The cabinets are Omega, Renner style - Blue Lagoon on the island and Pearl on the perimeter. The countertops and backsplash are Cambria Delgatie and Gold. The range is La Cornue CornuFe 110 in Provence Blue. Frigidaire refrigerator.

O'Brien Harris Classic

O'Brien Harris LLC

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

The kitchen opening to the family room is bedecked in pilasters and diamond transoms. Long but shallow ceiling beams are crisscrossed by v-groove panels that match the breakfast area walls. Marble slab countertop and backsplash create a canvas for custom paneled and glazed cabinet doors. James Merrell Photography

Victorian Guest Cottage

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photgrapher
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014

ASID San Diego Chapter

2nd Place Kitchen Design Rosella Gonzalez, Allied Member ASID Jackson Design and Remodeling
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and yellow benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

Inspiration for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, metal splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

A large island anchors the kitchen, and dark wood helps balance out light fixtures with darker accents.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Christmas Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, multi-coloured floor and white cabinets.

Expansive Traditional in Scarsdale

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living. The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.

A traditional Kitchen with a contemporary twist

Merrick Design and Build Inc.

This kitchen has a traditional feel with its white cabinets and butcher block island, but elements like the honed cement counter tops and stainless steel appliances add a contemporary twist. Architect Jeff Broadhurst Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography

Meadows

Dietrich Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Happy Happy Cottage Remodel

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

A new life for the beach cottage complete with starfish backslash.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, a peninsula, ceramic floors, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Coloured 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!