Photo: Kathryn Clark
This is an example of a country galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, coloured appliances and white cabinets.

Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California

John Malick & Associates

Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Design-Build

Kingston Design Remodeling

Photo by Kenneth M Wyner Phototgraphy
This is an example of an industrial kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, coloured appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and orange splashback.

Luxurious Hamptons Kitchen incl Butlers Pantry

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

An essential item in a Hampton's kitchen - farmhouse sink and faucet!!
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Oakwood Residence Kitch

Roux MacNeill Studio

Photography by Anna Routh
Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ecrin Art Deco – Paris 20

MELANIE LALLEMAND ARCHITECTURES

Sophie Loubaton
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, no island and beige benchtop.

Kitchens

SpaceCraft Architecture

Adam Donati, Nectar Digital Media
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Sutton Coldfield

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, white splashback, coloured appliances and white cabinets.

Laneway House

The Cross Interior Design

Janis Nicolay
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Beach Remodel

Decorating Den Interiors -Virginia

Small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances and a peninsula.

Upper West Side, Pre-war Apartment Renovation

weetu

Custom kitchen designed for a client who loves to cook. Every square inch was planned for specific cooking tools, utensils, and homeware. The orange oven, a wedding gift, was the focal point of the design. *Regan Wood Photography

Kitchen with a pop of orange

Cory Connor Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Marne Road NW10

Gr8 Interiors

Traditional cottage kitchen Jamie Jenkins
Photo of a small country u-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Elegant Sun-Filled Kitchen

Crown Point Cabinetry

The range wall is absolutely stunning with an intricately detailed dowel plate rack hood over a gorgeous Lacanche porcelain enamel range. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry

My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home

Holly Marder

Holly Marder © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Amsterdam with white cabinets, wood benchtops and coloured appliances.

Haus of Clay

Fraley and Company

This little kitchen didn't even know it could have this much soul. The home of a local Portland Oregon tile artist/manufacturers, we went full retro green in this kitchen remodel. Schweitzer Creative

Copper Hood in Mediterranean Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

This modern Spanish style white painted kitchen cabinets features a burgandy range and large island. Glazed cabinetry with Crema Marfil and Chateau brown leathered slabs. Hand made custom copper and iron range hood. Oak wood flooring and Andalusian tile complete the look. Project in Malibu designed by Maraya Interior Design, a native of the beloved Malibu Park above Zuma Beach from the 60's and 70's. (Maraya's childhood home was one of the few that did not burn down!!!) From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Winchester Farmhouse

b Architecture Studio

This is an example of a large country kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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!