A beautiful contemporary kitchen. Photographer- Claudia Uribe.
Expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Memorial English Tudor

Windham Builders

Kitchen with antique limestone floor, antique pine trusses, and carved limestone range surround.
Large traditional kitchen in Houston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wandsworth Common Westside

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white cabinets.

Brooklyn Heights Brick Row House: Bride's Row

Bonaventura Architect

Hulya Kolabas Crown Point Cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, with island and limestone floors.

Merriam Street

Oak Hill Architects

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with wood benchtops, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone floors and with island.

Norfield Court

Carte Blanche Studio

Cookbooks are on display in the Breakfast Nook off the Main Kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Elevated Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Our client desired a bespoke farmhouse kitchen and sought unique items to create this one of a kind farmhouse kitchen their family. We transformed this kitchen by changing the orientation, removed walls and opened up the exterior with a 3 panel stacking door. The oversized pendants are the subtle frame work for an artfully made metal hood cover. The statement hood which I discovered on one of my trips inspired the design and added flare and style to this home. Nothing is as it seems, the white cabinetry looks like shaker until you look closer it is beveled for a sophisticated finish upscale finish. The backsplash looks like subway until you look closer it is actually 3d concave tile that simply looks like it was formed around a wine bottle. We added the coffered ceiling and wood flooring to create this warm enhanced featured of the space. The custom cabinetry then was made to match the oak wood on the ceiling. The pedestal legs on the island enhance the characterizes for the cerused oak cabinetry. Fabulous clients make fabulous projects.

South Miami Beauty

Margaux Interiors

A beautiful contemporary kitchen. Photographer- Claudia Uribe.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Bay Project

Bungalow 56

Beautiful kitchen remodel on the San Diego Bay.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kök

Alexander White

Birger Jarlsgatan 104 B Foto: Henrik Nero Styling: Stylingbolaget
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, limestone floors and no island.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

While this client is not on the road, he loves to cook for his family and closest friends. This is why this kitchen has the top of the line modern appliances, gas cooktop, and a whole back up pantry storage around the corner with full size refrigerator, freezer, and a wine fridge. Client asked us for a sleek and functional kitchen that has a dual purpose: it acts as an every day kitchen for the family, and it can be closed off from the areas of the house with hidden doors to become a catering kitchen for the parties. In lieu of traditional hood and pendants, we designed an incredible stainless steel hood that supports cantilevered structure with LED panel providing functional lighting over the island. This design was inspired by a fashion runway show catwalk and this kitchen certainly is a show stage for culinary excellence. The sleek design allows you to move around the kitchen without protruding catching handles. The doors and drawers incorporate state of the art technology allowing for simple tap or push on the surface for the cabinetry to open. This is especially useful when your hands have food on them when you’re cooking as you are able to use your knee or thigh to activate doors to open. Even refrigerator and freezer have a fully integrated hidden custom pull handle that looks like a vertical reveal – this allows for good grip to pull the heavy doors with suction, and the white acrylic panels are very easy to keep clean. Positions of two sinks on the island were specifically placed in the locations to facilitate the steps in food preparation - having them both on a single working surface makes it easier to work between them without dropping food or dripping water on the floors while preparing for cooking. Island incorporates a tall counter to sit at for a quick bite or just to stand around with you friends as you are preparing a meal. . This island truly is the heart of the kitchen and the heart of this home. Photography: Craig Denis

Arbeitsplatte aus Eichenholz

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Auch die Hauskatze ist begeistert vom Küchendesign! Elemente aus Vollholz geben dem Weiß der Küche etwas Wärme und schaffen eine optische Verbindung zum Wohnraum, der mit Parkett ausgelegt ist.

Padworth Common - Beautiful kitchen in Old Chalk

Ben Heath Interiors

The stunning kitchen features a combination of Ben Heath bespoke and Neptune cabinetry. The kitchen is finished in Neptune's water-based Old Chalk paint with a Blue Grey limestone worktop and a Cognac satino limestone flooring. The tall cabinet housing has an integrated Combi Microwave and a Steamer Oven. The bar stools add a nice texture to the kitchen. Photos by Adam Carter Photography

Pool House/Guest House

Robert Dean Architects

Olson Photographic
Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
Expansive traditional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Newport Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Scullery. Soft, light-filled Northern Beaches home by the water. Modern style kitchen with scullery. Sculptural island all in calacatta engineered stone. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre

Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Watermill, Hamptons, NY.

Fellini Designs

Photos by Rafael Gamo
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with limestone floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Westhampton Updated Traditional Kitchen

Sea Green Designs

Michelle Scotto Trani
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

A Fresh & Modern Kitchen For A Busy Working Family By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

There is a lot to consider when designing a kitchen for a busy family. The kitchen is the centre of family life which means it's important to create a space that all the family can enjoy at the same time. Our brief was to design and create a kitchen that is both practical and beautiful for a busy working family, who enjoy socialising and entertaining guests. The result: "The new kitchen has really made a difference to day to day life, the end result has exceeded our expectations."

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Limestone Floors 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!