KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

Beautiful white Shaker cabinets paired with a Calacatta design quartz countertop. The white and blue #Glazzio backsplash and stainless appliances add a nice pop of color to this otherwise classic design. #Kitchens #Design #Cabinets #KitchenDesign #QuartzCountertop

Mariposa Ave

UV Designs

Deb Cochrane Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Adam's Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and blue splashback.

South Scottsdale Graphite

Dutch Design Cabinetry - Phoenix, Arizona

Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Santa Clara Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction and Remodeling Co. Complete Home Remodel & Design Kitchen Remodel & Design Master Bathroom Remodel & Design Agnieszka Jakubowicz, Photography

85th St. Project

Prodigy Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beachy Bliss

The Design Studio

Jessie Preza
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Remarkable Renovation - Upper West Side, NYC

Kayne Designs

Kitchen renovation opens up the space into the living room and includes a kitchen island that was placed to accommodate a wider kitchen work area. Glass backsplash tiles and brushed brass fixtures update the space. Quartzite countertops complement the backsplash tiles. Photo: Heidi Solander.

Traditional Saratoga Kitchen Designed By Janis Manacsa

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Boxford MA Kitchen

Heartwood Kitchens

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Jacksonville New Classic

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Jeff Westcott
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

North Road

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Lower Shaughnessy Condo Renovation

Westwood Heritage

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white floor.

Santa Ana Whole Home Remodel

Chris Riggins Construction Inc

The kitchen almost has a retro-modern feel with the bright red tile, unique lighting fixtures, and black barstools. The windows let in a ton of natural lighting that bounces off the white cabinets and countertops to brighten the space.

River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation

Pipkin Homes LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Painted White Kitchen

Authentic Woodcraft

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, glass tile splashback and brown floor.

Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home

Gordon James Construction

High-end appliances and a huge walk-in pantry make this kitchen a dream for everyday cooking and entertaining Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

River Forest Drive

Murphy's Design

Photos by Bob Narod. Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and beige splashback.

Graceful Gray Kitchen Remodel - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Ocean View

OLSON LEWIS + Architects

This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Glass Tile Splashback 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!