Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

Frisco Kitchen & Great Room Gets a New Look

Stephanie Kratz Interiors

Breakfast Nook Custom Zink Table Top with Custom Dining Chairs
Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Leesburg River Creek Kitchen

Kim Kendall Interiors

Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bonner 2

Status Living

This new build in Bonner was managed by us from the ground up. With a focus on open plan living, the house is centered around the kitchen with striking 4 meter raked ceilings and polished concrete floors throughout.

Mahwah Kitchen

CK Design Group

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colonial Cream

Classic Granite & Marble

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cherokee Rd - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Tommy Daspit
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen

Jenny Velasquez Design

Designed by Jenny Velasquez Mannucci
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Greendale Tailored Kitchen

Renovations Group Inc

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography

Luxury Home

Code Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and beige floor.

2014 HOBI Award for Outstanding Fairfield County Custom Home

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and granite benchtops.

Pine Valley Kitchen

Murphy's Design

Photography by Bob Narod, Photographer LLC. Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen - NDG, Qc

SCD - Design & Construction

Condo renovation and design by SCD Design & Constructions. Truly own your condo and own who you are by customizing your condo to fit you! Make your kitchen fashionable and functional by adding breakfast nook! Add much more style with a tiled backsplash and crystal accented lighting! bring your lifestyle to new heights with SCD Design & Constructions!

Finished cooking area with vent and beautiful tile backsplash

Spectrum Design + Build

Curbed kitchen counter to maximize storage and design capacity on this gorgeous kitchen with hardwood floors and blue back splash.
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, with island and brown floor.

Oceanside, California Kitchen Remodel 2

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

This craftsman style kitchen remodel is surrounded by white Starmark cabinets with Richelieu pulls, accented with Starmark cabinets with a nutmeg stain. The BD Manhattan grey subway tiles fill the backsplash against the light granite countertop. The stainless steel appliances complete this clean, craftsman style kitchen.

Outdoor Oasis

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Retreat In Shades of Blue and Grey

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography Dura Supreme Cabinets
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hillsboro Village Modern Bungalow

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Showcase Photographers
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Views Custom Home

Simply Home Decorating

All of the cabinets in this kitchen, that has been featured on Houzz, were originally the same dark wood stain as the island. The client hired us to lighten things up and we did just that by changing the perimeter cabinets to a soft white and installing a highly reflective custom moorish tile glass backsplash in the same colour. We kept the island as it was and referenced the darker colour in the bronze pendant lights and perimeter hardware. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography. Read more details about this project here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30888916/list/inside-houzz-refaced-cabinets-transform-a-kitchen

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!