This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink and granite benchtops.

Maple Cottage by the Sea

OLSON LEWIS + Architects

Eric Roth
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Manchester with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Eclectic Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Browndale Kitchen & Attic Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Colonial updated for family living

Uniquely Your Own

Renovated kitchen gets a new lay out with corner farm house sink, new shaker cabinets, bead board trim, coffered ceiling, large wood top island, 6 burner and gridle Blue Star Range and Chicago Brick Tile to hark to the original 1923 brick lanolium that was found as the original floor.

Washington Crossing Farmhouse

Kaminski + Pew

New kitchen with leathered granite counters, walnut butcher block island, and herringbone ceramic tile. Photo by Kyle Born.
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and glass-front cabinets.

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.

Rosemary Woods Classic Kitchen

Liz Schupanitz Designs

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodels

The Countertop Store

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Classic Farmhouse

3north

Design ideas for a country kitchen pantry in Richmond with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Garage to Kitchen Conversion

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, porcelain splashback and a farmhouse sink.

Complete Kitchen Remodel in Maitland

KBF Design Gallery

New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

Clintonville Kitchen

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

The original layout of the home had a wall cutting this kitchen in half. It was placed where the current range is and had a door way between connecting the kitchen and dining room.

Kitchen

Achristavest Developers

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Winnetka Tudor

Steffanie Danby Interiors

Larry Malvin
Eclectic eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Curves on Curves

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Shawnee Kitchen Remodel

Allen Building Specialties, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Project

Santa I Contracting Corp

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and granite benchtops.

Penthouse Bogenhausen

BESPOKE Interior Design & Production

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Adler Kingfisher rd

Neo Building Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Granite Benchtops 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!