This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Montreal with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Sustainable Wonder in Wilmette

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

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Small country galley eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Bettis

Ryan Street Architects

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Washing dishes with a view is so much better than staring at a wall. Not only does this large window give us a pretty view, but provides lots of natural light to come into the kitchen.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Aménagement & Extension "B"

ACA architectes

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Reims with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

A rustic, brick-white-blue take on the farmhouse kitchen. Custom-cut brick backsplash, trendy blue island with a beautiful Cambria quartz countertop, and shaker cabinets combine with the dark hardwood floor and exposed beam to form a cozy and inviting ensemble.

The Agra | Medina, WA

JayMarc Homes

Chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch), large island with seating, dedicated nook and floating shelf displays. Prep kitchen/scullery attached.

Hill Country Ranch Home in Bergheim, TX

Paper Moon Painting

We love this expansive ranch kitchen's details - exposed beams, skylights, plastered range hood, and slab backsplash. Walls and ceiling painted in Benjamin Moore "Wind's Breath".

Contemporary Luxe Kitchen

Monarch & Maker

This kitchen seamlessly blends various design elements, creating a dynamic aesthetic through the interplay of light and dark contrasts, modern sleek cabinetry, and rustic touches like exposed wood beams and a stacked stone accent wall.

Chris and Crystal Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Bethesda, MD

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Agencement d'une cuisine sur-mesure

Raison Home Romain CARBONNEL

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and exposed beam.

eichler in marinwood

building Lab, inc.

Eichler in Marinwood - The primary organizational element of the interior is the kitchen. Embedded within the simple post and beam structure, the kitchen was conceived as a programmatic block from which we would carve in order to contribute to both sense of function and organization. photo: scott hargis

Rénovation Cuisine blanche et bois moderne

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Attention transformation spectaculaire !! Cette cuisine est superbe, c’est vraiment tout ce que j’aime : De belles pièces comme l’îlot en céramique effet marbre, la cuve sous plan, ou encore la hotte très large; De la technologie avec la TV motorisée dissimulée dans son bloc et le puit de lumière piloté directement de son smartphone; Une association intemporelle du blanc et du bois, douce et chaleureuse. On se sent bien dans cette spacieuse cuisine, autant pour cuisiner que pour recevoir, ou simplement, prendre un café avec élégance. Les travaux préparatoires (carrelage et peinture) ont été réalisés par la société ANB. Les photos ont été réalisées par Virginie HAMON. Il me tarde de lire vos commentaires pour savoir ce que vous pensez de cette nouvelle création. Et si vous aussi vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine en cuisine de rêve, contactez-moi dès maintenant.

Kitchen - After Remodel - Timeless Finishes

Interiors By Bethany

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Suburban Sanctuary

Amber Golob Interiors

Large modern eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Urban Farmhouse Addition & Remodel - Long Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Renovation featuring Copper Accents

Lisa Scolieri Interiors

Photo Credit by Lisa Scolieri LLC
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Exposed Beam 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!